“We had South African accents. I was a vegan. I was raised without religion. I was just the weirdest kid in this small town, so I got made fun of a lot for it.”

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.