Popsugar Celebrity Madalen Mills Get to Know Madalen Mills From Netflix's Jingle Jangle 7 Fun Facts About Madalen Mills, the Breakout Star of Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey 14 November 2020 by Brea Cubit Image Source: Netflix Netflix's Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey stars Hollywood heavyweights such as Forest Whitaker, Phylicia Rashad, Keegan-Michael Key, Anika Noni Rose, and Ricky Martin. But one of the film's standout talents is newcomer Madalen Mills, who delivers a charming portrayal of the brave and intelligent Journey Jangle. Although the Alabama native is still very young, she's already had some impressive acting roles. She's also musically inclined and sometimes shares her melodic skills on Instagram. It's safe to say that Mills is on her way toward becoming a major force in the industry, and we can't wait to see how she continues to shine. Keep reading to learn more about the actress! Related: 10 Films Like Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey to Bring the Magic of the Holidays to Your Home 1 She Was Born on December 20, 2008 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madalen Mills🎵 (@madalenmills) It's pretty fitting that Mills, who is currently 11 years old, was born five days before Christmas. 1 / 7 2 She Starred in Her School's Production of The Jungle Book in the First Grade View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madalen Mills🎵 (@madalenmills) Mills has always loved music and performing, but decided to pursue them professionally after starring in her school's stageing of The Jungle Book. A first-grader at the time, she was cast in the lead role as Mowgli. "From there, I decided that maybe this is what I want to do," she said in an interview with Shine On Media. She went on to appear in the 2017 national tour of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical, as well as School of Rock's Broadway production. 2 / 7 3 She's an Amazing Singer You should probably know this by now, but in case you don't: Mills is a great singer who lends her vocals to Jingle Jangle's brilliant soundtrack. 3 / 7 4 She Plays the Bass Guitar View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madalen Mills🎵 (@madalenmills) Another one of Mills's musical talents is playing the bass guitar. "Ending my weekend with some good vibes🎶🎵," she captioned an Instagram snap of her posing with the four-string instrument in October. "I hope everyone has a great week!❤️ #music #bassguitar #weekendvibes." 4 / 7 5 Oh, and She Plays the Piano View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madalen Mills🎵 (@madalenmills) Mills also knows her way around the piano, as evidenced by her instrumental cover of "Girl on Fire" by Alicia Keys. 5 / 7 6 Jingle Jangle Is Her First Major Feature Role Image Source: Netflix Jingle Jangle is Mills's first major movie role, but it certainly won't be her last. She's already set to star in the upcoming movie The Tiger Rising alongside Queen Latifah and Katharine McPhee. 6 / 7 7 STEM Subjects Are Her Favourite to Learn at School Image Source: Netflix Speaking to Shine On Media, Mills shared how she's similar to her Jingle Jangle character, saying, "We're both adventurous, and she likes all things STEM. All those subjects are my favourite in school. I love maths, especially." 7 / 7 Madalen MillsJingle Jangle: A Christmas JourneyCelebrity Facts