Madison Pettis, an actress and social media influencer, is the girlfriend of NBA star Michael Porter Jr. Porter Jr. confirmed their relationship to the Kansas City Star in 2017 during a media day before the McDonald’s All-America Game in Chicago.

Pettis is best known for her role as Sophie Martinez in the popular Disney Channel series “Cory in the House.” Hailing from Arlington, Texas, her first break from acting occurred in 2007. She starred alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the film “The Game Plan.”

Pettis has remained a significant figure in entertainment, leveraging social media effectively. She currently boasts over 1.5 million Twitter followers and more than 3.5 million on Instagram.

Here’s the key information:

1. They share a “laid-back” connection.

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Their relationship is also long-distance. Pettis primarily works in Hollywood, while Porter Jr. studies at the University of Missouri in Columbia. They spend considerable time together but rarely post pictures of each other online. Both seem content with their relationship as it stands.

Porter Jr. mentioned in an interview with the Kansas City Star, “Part of it is that she’s in the public eye and I’m in the public eye.” He added, “We recognize that we’re both busy, so we don’t always need to text. A quick phone call is usually enough.”

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Porter Jr. made his first public appearance with Pettis at the 2017 Radio Dish Music Awards on the red carpet. They commemorated the occasion on social media, with Pettis posting a photo of Porter Jr. en route to the event and Porter Jr. sharing a couple’s selfie on Instagram.

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2. The couple connected via Instagram.

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Porter Jr. has previously shared insights about their initial meeting. He recounted to the Kansas City Star, “She asked me not to reveal that story.”

But Porter Jr. eventually shared, “I had talked about it a bit,” he told USA Today. “We began following each other on Instagram. One day, I got a birthday comment on one of my photos. I had been busy and decided to send a direct message saying, ‘What’s up?’ It caught her attention, and the rest is history.”

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3. The Rock Gave Pettis A Break.

In the 2007 movie “The Game Plan,” Pettis portrayed Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s curly-haired daughter. She’s recognized for her impressive performance and continues to gain popularity.

Besides her brief appearances, she also starred in the teen sitcom “Life with Boys” and Disney Channel’s “Cory in the House.” She made her NBC debut in a single episode of Law & Order: Special Victims in 2017. A new series called Five Poets will air on Facebook Watch.

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4. Pettis Has Dated Other Celebrities.

Before dating Porter Jr., Pettis was in a relationship with musician Kali White from 2014 to 2016. She was single from 2012 to 2013 and previously dated actors Jade Smit and Bryce Cass.

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In 2013, Pettis was rumored to have dated actor Camero Boyce while still single. Her first recorded relationship was in 2009 when she was just 11.

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5. Participate in Family Activities

Mia Pettis, an actress and model, has a younger sister named Madison. Madison began acting at the age of five, following her sister’s lead and hopes to continue pursuing it. “I love it,” she shared with IMDB. Compared to her older sister, Madison has enjoyed greater success.

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Madison’s older brother, Steve, chose a different path and enlisted in the US Army. Her parents have diverse ethnic backgrounds; her mother is Caucasian, while her father is African American.

While Madison is away from school, she keeps up with her studies. They also have a tutor to help set goals and enjoy learning. “I love researching. It’s one of my favorite things about school,” Madison told IMDB.

She enjoys shopping, attending football games, watching movies, and engaging in other “normal” activities. Her favorite book is The BFG. First read, then write.

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