“Somebody told me a story where they met a celebrity when they were six years old, and the celebrity was really mean. They still remember that to this day. I never want some 22-year-old in ten years' time to say, 'I met Madelaine Petcsh, and it ruined my idea of celebrities,' so I'm always aware.”

American-South African actress and social media personality

Madelaine Petsch is an American-South African actress and social media personality. She is best known for playing Cheryl Blossom on The CW television series Riverdale, which ran from 2017 to 2023. Petsch became widely recognized through that role, which made her a familiar face to television audiences over several years. Her public profile also extends beyond acting, through her work as a social media personality.