Madeline Zima, born on September 16, 1985, in New Haven, Connecticut, is an American actress known for her roles in television and film. She is the sister of actresses Vanessa Zima and Yvonne Zima, and her surname, "Zima," means "winter" in Polish, reflecting her maternal grandfather's heritage.

Madeline Zima began her career at a young age, appearing in television commercials and making her screen debut in Woody Allen's film "Alice" (1990). She gained widespread recognition for her role as Grace Sheffield on the CBS sitcom "The Nanny" (1993-1999), which established her as a household name.

Madeline Zima continued to build her career with roles in films such as "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle" (1992), "A Cinderella Story" (2004), and "The Collector" (2009). She also appeared in TV shows like "Californication" (2007-2011), where she played Mia Lewis, and "Heroes" (2009-2010), where she portrayed Gretchen Berg.

She has been involved in various projects, including the scripted podcast series "The Blondes" (2019) and HBO's "Perry Mason" (2020).