Five Fast Facts About The Handmaid’s Tale Star Madeline Brewer

Madeline Brewer currently stars as the funny yet troubled Janine on The Handmaid’s Tale. Though this is Brewer’s biggest role to date, she has been in quite a few movies and shows over the years.

Not to mention, she’s starring in Jennifer Lopez’s new movie, Hustlers, which is set to be released this September! From her first television role to her ultimate dream job, here are five fast facts you need to know about The Handmaid’s Tale star Madeline Brewer!

In The Beginning
Brewer was born and raised in Pitman, New Jersey. She was raised in a home that inspired her to pursue acting, as her father, Mark Brewer, is an actor and a musician. She then decided to attend The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City.

First Television Role
After finishing school, her first professional role was as Tricia Miller on the acclaimed series Orange Is the New Black. Brewer landed the role in 2013 and was on the show for seven episodes. She then went on to star in Hemlock Grove as Miranda Cates in 2014.

Back To Her Day Job
Though she got a role on an award-winning show, Brewer didn’t take anything for granted and went back to waitressing right after she wrapped Season 1 on OITNB. She didn’t know if she was going to get another job, so she knew she needed a steady income.

Double Threat
Not only is Brewer a very talented actress, but she is also a classically trained singer. In fact, she studied musical theater when she attended The American Musical and Dramatic Academy and she’s even been able to sing a little bit on The Handmaid’s Tale.

Dream Role
Now that her career is really picking up and she’s being cast in more things, Brewer has been open about the roles she would love to play in the future. In fact, she’s revealed she wants to play Batgirl/Barbara Gorden in a future DC Comics movie. Now that they’re making a new Batman movie with Robert Pattison, Brewer may be in luck.