A Fort Lauderdale girl is making it in big in Hollywood - the one in California.
Bailee Madison's last movie, "Just Go With It," was a huge box office success. Now, the 11-year-old is the lead in a new, scary movie coming out at the end of the month called "Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark."
Two weeks before the thriller is set to release, the pint-sized star is promoting the movie in her hometown.
"I see my friends, have barbecues, and cook," 11-year-old Bailee Madison said about being home. "It's always a blast."
The soon to be sixth grader has worked with superstars John Travolta and Salma Hayek in "Lonely Hearts"; Jake Gyllenhaal and Natalie Portman in "Brothers;" and Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler in "Just Go With It."
"I'm just honored everytime I meet such talent like Adam or Jennifer," Madison said. "I really look up to them."
From using an English accent in "Just Go With It" to shooting in Australia for her new movie set to be released August 26, the young actress welcomes challenges.
"Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark" is very different from any other film Madison has done.
"It was definetly a challenge for me," Madison said. "It was work, but it was something new for me and I didn't want to be in the same place always."
On set, Madison said she met the nicest person she's worked with so far - Katie Holmes.
The South Floridian hopes to model her career like Holmes, Jodie Foster, Hillary Swank, and other actresses who were able to juggle stardoml while getting an education at the same time - something that makes her entire family proud.
"I have a wonderful famliy that keeps me grounded," Madison said.
