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West Australian
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Headed to Summer Bay: Aussie actor and influencer Maddison Brown joins the cast of Home and Away
She's starred alongside Nicole Kidman, acted on American drama Dynasty and been a brand ambassador for luxury labels like Miu Miu, Tiffany & Co and Dior Beauty. But get ready to see Aussie actor and influencer Maddison Brown in a whole new light, as she takes on a role in popular Aussie soap, Home And Away The 28-year-old social media star, who boasts almost a million followers across her accounts (she recently launched a successful beauty brand ) is headed to Summer Bay in early June playing Jo Langham, a woman with connections to someone already living in the Bay. 'It's a very fractured, complicated relationship,' says Brown, speaking to us from Sydney. 'There's a lot of drama to come as the storyline evolves and I'm excited for fans to get to know Jo and her backstory. 'It's Home And Away, and Summer Bay wouldn't be Summer Bay without high drama and conflict, so it's going to be super exciting.' For Brown, scoring a role on the long-running series is something of a dream come true having grown up watching and enjoying the show. 'It was my childhood dream to be on Home And Away — it was the be all and end all,' she says. 'I acted as a child, and whenever teenagers from the acting company I was with as a five-year-old would be cast on the show, playing a student at Summer Bay High or something like that, even if they only had one line, I would think they were Meryl Streep and the biggest celebrity ever! 'It was a big part of my childhood, and a big part of my upbringing, so this feels really full circle.' Brown comes to the show with a stacked CV, having previously worked on a number of high-profile film and television projects. Her breakthrough came via the film Strangerland, in which she played Lily, the daughter of Nicole Kidman and Joseph Fiennes' characters. A role in The Kettering Incident followed (she played a younger version of Elizabeth Debicki's character), before Brown, who also has a successful international modelling career, scored her first major role stateside, as Kirby Anders in the remake of the popular US drama series, Dynasty. With many Aussie actors beginning their careers in Summer Bay before heading overseas, Brown's career trajectory feels back to front — but she wouldn't have it any other way. 'Yeah, I know. It's funny,' she concedes. 'But I am really happy to be back in Australia.' A return home was always on the cards for Brown, who grew up in Sydney but moved to the US for her modelling career as a teen. She launched her skincare brand, Outside Beauty & Skincare alongside her sister, Allyson, 2½ years ago and, as the company grew, so too her desire to head home after years overseas. 'Being in LA, after the (writers') strikes, I just felt like I was ready to spend some time in Australia,' she says. 'The business has really been growing exponentially, so we really needed another person on the ground. 'Then, a little after I moved, the Home And Away opportunity came up, and it was perfect — it meant I got to be in the same place for a while, for the business and for work.' And she's scored at least one new fan: after using her skin care on set, Brown's ex-co-star, Lynne McGranger, who has since left the show after a record run playing Irene, is a convert! 'One of the make-up girls was like 'Oh Lynne, do you want to try it?' and she was like 'Absolutely!',' Brown says. 'She loved it!'
Perth Now
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Famous Aussie influencer joins cast of Home and Away
She's starred alongside Nicole Kidman, acted on American drama Dynasty and been a brand ambassador for luxury labels like Miu Miu, Tiffany & Co and Dior Beauty. But get ready to see Aussie actor and influencer Maddison Brown in a whole new light, as she takes on a role in popular Aussie soap, Home And Away The 28-year-old social media star, who boasts almost a million followers across her accounts (she recently launched a successful beauty brand) is headed to Summer Bay in early June playing Jo Langham, a woman with connections to someone already living in the Bay. 'It's a very fractured, complicated relationship,' says Brown, speaking to us from Sydney. 'There's a lot of drama to come as the storyline evolves and I'm excited for fans to get to know Jo and her backstory. 'It's Home And Away, and Summer Bay wouldn't be Summer Bay without high drama and conflict, so it's going to be super exciting.' For Brown, scoring a role on the long-running series is something of a dream come true having grown up watching and enjoying the show. Maddison Brown is joining Home And Away in early June. Credit: Jeremy Greive 'It was my childhood dream to be on Home And Away — it was the be all and end all,' she says. 'I acted as a child, and whenever teenagers from the acting company I was with as a five-year-old would be cast on the show, playing a student at Summer Bay High or something like that, even if they only had one line, I would think they were Meryl Streep and the biggest celebrity ever! 'It was a big part of my childhood, and a big part of my upbringing, so this feels really full circle.' Brown comes to the show with a stacked CV, having previously worked on a number of high-profile film and television projects. Her breakthrough came via the film Strangerland, in which she played Lily, the daughter of Nicole Kidman and Joseph Fiennes' characters. A role in The Kettering Incident followed (she played a younger version of Elizabeth Debicki's character), before Brown, who also has a successful international modelling career, scored her first major role stateside, as Kirby Anders in the remake of the popular US drama series, Dynasty. With many Aussie actors beginning their careers in Summer Bay before heading overseas, Brown's career trajectory feels back to front — but she wouldn't have it any other way. 'Yeah, I know. It's funny,' she concedes. 'But I am really happy to be back in Australia.' A return home was always on the cards for Brown, who grew up in Sydney but moved to the US for her modelling career as a teen. She launched her skincare brand, Outside Beauty & Skincare alongside her sister, Allyson, 2½ years ago and, as the company grew, so too her desire to head home after years overseas. 'Being in LA, after the (writers') strikes, I just felt like I was ready to spend some time in Australia,' she says. 'The business has really been growing exponentially, so we really needed another person on the ground. 'Then, a little after I moved, the Home And Away opportunity came up, and it was perfect — it meant I got to be in the same place for a while, for the business and for work.' And she's scored at least one new fan: after using her skin care on set, Brown's ex-co-star, Lynne McGranger, who has since left the show after a record run playing Irene, is a convert! 'One of the make-up girls was like 'Oh Lynne, do you want to try it?' and she was like 'Absolutely!',' Brown says. 'She loved it!'
Daily Mirror
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Home and Away share huge announcement as model joins cast of Australian soap
Australian actress, model and beauty entrepreneur Maddison Brown has joined the cast of the popular soap opera Home and Away and her character is set to ruffle feathers Maddison Brown has joined the cast of Home and Away. The Australian actress, model, and beauty entrepreneur will make her debut as newcomer Jo Langham in coming months and it's been confirmed the character set to ruffle feathers. Jo has family ties in Summer Bay, however, her arrival in town is anything but a happy family reunion. Will this fractured family be able to repair? Maddison has already made quite a name both in Australia and internationally. Making her feature film debut in Strangerland, where she portrayed Lily, the daughter of Nicole Kidman and Joseph Fiennes. She later took on the role of a young Elizabeth Debicki in the hit TV series The Kettering Incident for Porchlight and Foxtel. Maddison then solidified her international presence with the role of Kirby Anders on the popular US drama series Dynasty, where she starred for four seasons. In addition to acting, Maddison has built a successful modelling career and has been a brand ambassador for renowned names such as Miu Miu, Jan Logan Jewellery, Longines, Pantene, Tiffany & Co., Celine, Paco Rabanne, and DIOR Beauty. A budding entrepreneur, Maddison co-founded Outside Beauty & Skincare alongside her sister, Allyson. The brand, which has quickly gained popularity, focuses on sunscreen products that are both effective and environmentally conscious. Maddison is deeply committed to sustainability, a value that permeates her business ventures. Her love for the environment and the ocean led Maddison to take on an ambassador role with Parley for the Oceans , where she works on projects aimed at halting the destruction of marine ecosystems. This role aligns with her ongoing dedication to environmental causes. Maddison's influence extends to the pages of major publications. She has graced the covers of Gritty Pretty , InStyle Australia , Vogue Portugal , and Sunday Life , and has appeared in editorials for Vogue Australia , Vogue Italia , Harper's Bazaar , Stellar Magazine , INPRINT , and RUSSH Australia . With a strong social media presence, Maddison uses her platform to authentically share her passions for acting, sustainability, beauty, business, fashion, and travel – offering her audience a window into her dynamic and multifaceted life and career.
