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On Screen Screams With Bailee Madison

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We're delighted to honor Bailee Madison as the youngest actress to earn her way into the studio - though you could never guess her age after realizing how truly talented and mature she is. The star of 'Don't Be Afraid of the Dark' talks fashion, gives us a taste of her on screen scream, and also serenades us with some Taylor Swift. Look for this scream coming to a theater near you soon. Hosted by Nikki Novak.

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Young Hollywood

Is your movie scream different from your real life scream?

Bailee Madison

I don't think so.

Young Hollywood

Let's hear it. We'll scream together. Okay, good. I was just gonna say 'cause, okay. One, two, three. Okay. Everyone, Nikki Novak here in the Young Hollywood Studios with the young and talented, Bailey Madison. How are you?

Bailee Madison

I'm good. How are you?

Young Hollywood

Good, thank you. First of all, this outfit. So loving it.

Bailee Madison

Thank you. I think I'm just gonna wear it every single day.

Young Hollywood

I It's making me hate my outfit.

Bailee Madison

No, don't. It's cute.

Young Hollywood

I like all the detail here, but and you made it like dress up with it. There's like a little, I don't know if you guys can see it, but there's like a little laces. Yep, there we go. So fun. So cute. We were talking about my ring being too expensive. You thought $200 for a ring? I'm so I'm glad that you think that. So tell me about what you've got going on.

Bailee Madison

I do. Um, well, I actually got this yesterday with my mom.

Young Hollywood

Where did you shop?

Bailee Madison

We went to, I think it was just like Bloomingdale's and they, you know, they had like all the little sections and I think this is free people. And I I never fit in Free People and I looked at it yesterday.

Young Hollywood

Were you?

Bailee Madison

Yes. Okay, and my sister always wears Free People and they're always talking about how much they love it and then I saw the skirt. I was like, that looks small enough. Maybe I can fit in it. And mom was checking out. I and I was wearing a dress and I like put it on and I was like, it works, right? And it fit and I love it. I love the lace.

Young Hollywood

Thank you. I am obsessed with lace.

Bailee Madison

I'm obsessed with lace, too. Are you?

Young Hollywood

Lace dresses. Everything. Everything. Oh, we have to give you an award. You are the youngest actress to ever be on this couch. The youngest actress ever at Young Hollywood. You are Young Hollywood.

Bailee Madison

Thank you. Oh, that's neat. So let's talk about the movie.

Young Hollywood

Thank you, thank you. It's exciting. Don't be afraid of the dark. Who are you? Who are you?

Bailee Madison

I'm not afraid of the dark. Um, I just have to have like this bright light that comes through my room.

Young Hollywood

You do when you sleep in your life?

Bailee Madison

I I don't like the dark. I don't like the fact of not being able to see anything. And knowing me, if I ever had to get up, um, you know, and run, I would probably just land on my face and that would never be good. So I need I need a light.

Young Hollywood

Is your movie scream different from your real life scream?

Bailee Madison

I don't think so.

Young Hollywood

Let's hear it. We'll scream together. Okay, good. I was just gonna say 'cause, okay. One, to the camera. We're gonna do our scream.

Bailee Madison

To the camera, okay. Ready? One, two, three. Mine is like, I don't know how to explain it. I mine's like a squeaky toy. I'm like my dog's squeaky toy. It's so like high pitched. Oh, it's, but it works for the movie.

Young Hollywood

Thank you.

Bailee Madison

I hope so.

Young Hollywood

And working with such big directors, big actors and actresses, do you get starstruck at all?

Bailee Madison

Um, I've I've learned to kind of keep my cool. The one person that I actually lost it with was Taylor Swift. I was filming Wizard's Waverly Place and I went up and it was like my second week so I wasn't really sure how it was gonna do. And I went up to mom and I was like, how was that? She's like, are you serious? I was like, is it that bad? And she turns me, she goes, look to my left. And I look and I see her talking to Selena and I start balling.

Young Hollywood

You cried?

Bailee Madison

I I cried. And I was like shaking. I'm like, hi, I'm Bailey. You guys.

Young Hollywood

Did she sing for you? I love her.

Bailee Madison

No, she didn't.

Young Hollywood

Did you sing for her? Are you a singer, too?

Bailee Madison

I like to sing, yeah.

Young Hollywood

Can we hear anything?

Bailee Madison

Okay. Um, I'm five years old, it's getting cold outside. I've got my big coat on. I hear your laugh and look up smiling at you. Run and run. Oh my gosh. Oh.

Young Hollywood

Okay. I I'm

Bailee Madison

Thank you.

Young Hollywood

I'm shocked right now. So as good an actress as you are, you're a singer, too. Is that what you want to do maybe?

Bailee Madison

I would love to. Um, I would love to. I'll probably have to work on it a little, but I would love to.

Young Hollywood

Not at all. That was incredible. Maybe after Taylor sees that, you'll be doing a little duet. Meanwhile, you're a little diva on the red carpet. I've seen you. You're a good little poser.

Bailee Madison

Oh, thank you.

Young Hollywood

And when you came in here, we took some pictures and you were all like,

Bailee Madison

Was I? Oh, yeah.

Young Hollywood

Great to have you.

Bailee Madison

Thank you. You too. Thanks for letting me sit on this chair. Uh, is one of the youngest. The youngest. The youngest.

Young Hollywood

Thank you. It was really nice to meet you. And talk to me next time you buy a $200 ring. I'll consult with you before you shop. You You call me and I will find this on eBay or something for someone and it'll it'll still look the same, I promise you.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Taylor Swift

    Bailee Madison was starstruck by her and sang one of her songs.

  • Nikki Novak

    Host of the interview.

  • Selena

    Seen talking to Taylor Swift when Bailee met her.

FAQ

What movie is Bailee Madison promoting?+
Bailee Madison is promoting the movie 'Don't Be Afraid of the Dark'.
What fashion brand does Bailee Madison wear?+
Bailee Madison wears a skirt from Free People that she bought at Bloomingdale's.
Who is the youngest actress to be on the Young Hollywood couch?+
Bailee Madison is the youngest actress to be on the Young Hollywood couch.
Does Bailee Madison like the dark?+
No, Bailee Madison does not like the dark and sleeps with a bright light.
Did Bailee Madison cry when she met Taylor Swift?+
Yes, Bailee Madison cried and was shaking when she met Taylor Swift.
Can Bailee Madison sing?+
Yes, Bailee Madison sings during the interview and expresses a desire to pursue singing.
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