Teen Star Maddie Ziegler and Her Family: Parents, Siblings, Boyfriend

September 2024 · 4 minute read
Teen Star Maddie Ziegler and Her Big Family

Maddie Ziegler first grabbed our attention by appearing in Sia’s music video Chandelier, where she showed her incredible dancing skills. That video won ARIA and MTV Video Music Awards and made a 12 years girl a real superstar. Later, Sia invited her to participate in other videos, including Elastic Heart, Cheap Thrills and The Greatest.

Date of Birth: September 30, 2002

Zodiac Sign: Libra

The young star’s full name is Madison Nicole Ziegler. Besides dancing, she proceeds with acting and modeling career. She frequently appears in music videos, products promotions and TV shows like Dance Moms, Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance. Moreover, Maddie is the winner of various trophies like Teen Choice and Industry Dance Awards.  

As it’s rather hard to be famed at early age, Maddie is supported by her family. Let’s see in more detail who the closest relatives of the teen star are.

Maddie Ziegler father

Kurt Ziegler (father)

Maddie Ziegler's family - father Kurt Ziegler

Date of Birth: January 10, 1965

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Being an athlete in youth, Kurt earns a living as a credit specialist. Previously, he owned a mortgage company together with his wife Melissa, but they went bankrupt in 2009. Before marrying Melissa in 2000, he was a husband to Lorri Ziegler. In 2011, Kurt and Melissa got divorced. Kurt sees his daughters rather seldom, usually at holidays. By the way, the man doesn’t like that his daughters are dancers and live in Hollywood as he is afraid that they can be hurt.

Maddie Ziegler mother

Melissa Gisoni (mother)

Maddie Ziegler's family - mother Melissa Gisoni

Date of Birth: June 13, 1968

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Melissa is an actress and Maddie’s manager. She is often called by her daughter as manager. Besides, she works at her husband’s company. From 2000 to 2011, she was a wife of Kurt Ziegler. In 2013, she tied the knot with Greg Gisoni. Melissa put Maddie into dance school when she was a two-year old baby and supported her when the girl was participating in Dance Moms. Melissa shared the dream of watching her daughters’ performance on Broadway.  

Maddie Ziegler's family - mother Melissa Gisoni

Little Maddie with mom and sister

Maddie Ziegler stepfather

Greg Gisoni (stepfather)

Maddie Ziegler's family - step-father Greg Gisoni

Date of Birth: August 12, 1958

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Having Italian roots, Greg is a Vice President for Westinghouse Electric Company. He espoused Melissa in 2013 and the both spent a honeymoon in Vietnam. Besides raising Maddie and Mackenzie, he has a daughter and a son from former wedlock.


Maddie Ziegler siblings

Mackenzie Ziegler (sister born to same parents)

Maddie Ziegler's siblings - sister Mackenzie Ziegler

Date of Birth: June 4, 2004

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Being Maddie’s younger sister, Mackenzie opted to tie her life with dancing, acting and singing. She participated in Dance Moms reality show along with her sis as well as Dancing with the Stars: Juniors. What’s more, Mackenzie is the winner of a number of dance contests. The girl got engaged into acting in 2015 after appearing in Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn sitcom. Proceeding with singing career, she presented 2 studio albums in 2014 and 2018. She is very close with her elder sis though they always accentuate their different characters.

Maddie Ziegler's sister Mackenzie Ziegler

Tyler Ziegler (paternal half-brother)

Maddie Ziegler's siblings - half-brother Tyler Ziegler

Date of Birth: June 29, 1995

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Tyler is the celebrity’s elder bro from Kurt Ziegler’s previous marriage with Lorri. He is very active on social media. The young man often shares photos with sisters and claims that they are his best friends.  Besides, he is fond of ice hockey.

Ryan Ziegler (paternal half-brother)

Maddie Ziegler's siblings - half-brother Ryan Ziegler

Date of Birth: May 14, 1991

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Ryan is one more elder half-brother from the dancer’s father’s marriage to Lorri Ziegler. He holds a master’s degree in accounting of the University of Pittsburgh. In 2017, he espoused his girlfriend Camille.

Maddie Ziegler's family

Additionally, Maddie has step-sister Michele and step-brother Mathew. They are Greg’s Gisoni children from previous marriage. They seem to be not very close with their famed step-sisters.

Maddie Ziegler boyfriend

In 2017-2018, Maddie dated Jack Kelly, but they broke up. The couple shared many photos together and looked like real lovebirds. However, their love story ended after 18 months of relationship.  

Maddie Ziegler's ex-boyfriend Jack Kelly

Maddie Ziegler children

Maddie doesn’t have kids.

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