Who plays Maxine in Stranger Things?

Sadie Sink plays the role of Maxine Mayfield in Stranger Things.

Stranger Things is a super hit American sci-fi series created by the Duffer Brothers for Netflix. It was first released in 2016 and currently has 4 seasons with the 5th and final season in the making. The show is set in the 1980s in the small town of Hawkins, Indiana. The story revolves around a group of young friends- Mike, Lucas, Dustin, Will, Max, and Eleven. Their lives change when they encounter frightening supernatural forces and government conspiracies. The cast of the show includes Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Caleb McLaughlin, Sadie Sink, Gaten Matarazzo, Joe Keery, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, etc.

Maxine Mayfield is one of the protagonists of the show and was introduced in the second season. Although she was introduced later than the other main cast members, she quickly became a fan favorite. Her character arc and struggles throughout the show add depth to the storyline.

Who plays Maxine in Stranger Things?

Sadie Elizabeth Sink, also known as Sadie Sink, plays the role of Maxine Mayfield in Stranger Things. She is an American actress, born on 16 April 2002 in Texas. She started performing on stage at the age of nine and made her TV debut in 2013 with the series The Americans. She is best known for her role as Maxine Mayfield in Stranger Things. She received praise from critics for her performance in the show and won the Hollywood Critics Association TV Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Series, Drama for Stranger Things.

For her performance in Stranger Things, she received several nominations from awards like the Screen Actors Guild Awards, MTV Movie & TV Awards, Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, etc. Apart from Stranger Things she appeared in many projects like the Fear Street trilogy, The Glass Castle (2017), Dear Zoe (2022), and The Whale (2022). She received a Critics' Choice Movie Award nomination for her role in The Whale.

She started her modeling career at the age of 15 when she walked for Paris Fashion Week in 2018. She has worked with several brands like miu miu, Kate Spade New York, Chopard, Chanel, and Prada. In 2023, she was announced as the global brand ambassador for Armani Beauty. In 2021, she played a lead role in Taylor Swift’s All Too Well short film.

Who is Maxine Mayfield?

Maxine Mayfield, also known as Max, was first introduced in season 2, episode 1, titled “Chapter One: MADMAX”. Her family moved from California to the small town of Hawkins because her mother got married to Neil Hargrove. She is the step-sister of Billy Hargrove. After moving to Hawkins, she quickly became an important member of the main friend group. She is portrayed as an independent person with a complicated family background. She has a passion for skateboarding and is the tomboy of the group.

Max and Lucas started dating in season 3 and had an on-and-off relationship throughout the show. She eventually breaks up with him at the start of season 4. She faced various challenges over the seasons. She suffered from PTSD because of her brother’s death in season 4. She played an important role in fighting the supernatural forces attacking the town of Hawkins. At the end of season 4, Vecna possesses Max and nearly kills her by breaking her limbs and blinding her. However, Eleven saves her and restarts her heart. In the season 4 finale, she is seen in a hospital, still in a coma.