Madelyn Jane Curley was born on December 3, 1981, in Tallahassee, Florida. She is an American actress and former gymnast, who excelled in her athletic career by competing for the North Carolina Tar Heels and earning four-time Academic All-American honors.
Curley's athletic achievements were matched by her academic prowess, as she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and graduated from the University of North Carolina. She participated in various extracurricular activities on campus, including Lab! Theatre, Company Carolina, and Athletes in Action.
After graduating, Curley was selected for the Teach America program, where she taught Language Arts to students in the rural community of Rocky Mount. She later pursued a career in acting, landing bit parts in films like Least Among You and The Perfect Game.
Curley's breakthrough role came with the 2006 Disney film Stick It, where she played gymnast Mina Hoyt. She went on to appear in several independent films, television shows, and even landed a guest role in the two-part season finale of "Cold Case" in May.
In addition to her acting career, Curley has also worked as a stunt double and body double for the 2019 film Terminator: Dark Fate, where she recreated the facial likeness of Linda Hamilton from the early 1990s using CGI.
Throughout her career, Curley has been an inspiration to others, encouraging people to chase their dreams and aspirations. Her own story serves as a testament to the power of hard work and perseverance, as she has achieved success in both athletics and acting.
Curley's most recent project is the 2016 gymnastics film Chalk It Up, which showcases her talents as a gymnast and actress. Her diverse range of roles and experiences have made her a talented and versatile performer in the entertainment industry.
