Madison Bailey & Carlacia Grant
Whitney had the honor of catching up with two of the stars of the Outer Banks series, Madison Bailey and Carlacia Grant. These two women came on the show to talk about season 4 and their characters display of strength through out the show. But Whitney also had the chance to speak to them about the strength they have harness in their own lives.
Outer Banks has taken the world by storm with its thrilling blend of adventure, romance, and intrigue. The Netflix series follows a group of teenagers from the coastal town of OBX, navigating the highs and lows of life while uncovering mysteries that threaten to change their lives forever. At the heart of this chaotic world are two of the show’s compelling characters: Kiara, played by Madison Bailey, and Cleo, played by Carlacia Grant. While their on-screen personas are defined by adventure and resilience, the real-life stories of Madison and Carlacia also speak to the inner strength needed in day to day life.
Madison Bailey's portrayal of Kiara, the strong-willed and compassionate member of the Pogue crew, is one of the standout performances of Outer Banks. Off-screen, Bailey’s own journey is marked by her commitment to being true to herself, especially when it comes to her mental health. She has been vocal about how her diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder has impacted her life and her career. In Whitney’s conversation with her, she mentions that it is important to her to honestly share this part of her life with her audience. Madison goal with her candor is to take away the stigma around talking about mental health.
Check out Madeline and Carlacia’s performance on Season 4 of Outer Banks, out now on Netflix!
Carlacia Grant made her Outer Banks debut as Cleo in Season 3, bringing an empowering new energy to the show’s cast. Cleo, a tough yet compassionate character from the Bahamas, has her own deeply rooted story of survival and resilience. Behind the scenes, Carlacia channeled this strength when she moved to New York City to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. It was difficult to work up the courage to tell her mom that she was pursuing a career in the arts, but she knew that she had to stay true to herself. She bravely ventured into the unknown, and is now a strong addition to the Outer Banks cast.
In the end, both Outer Banks characters and the actresses who portray them are proof that resilience isn’t about perfection—it’s about perseverance, compassion, and self-love. And if there’s one thing we can take from their stories, it’s this: no matter how rough the waters get, we all have the inner strength to survive, thrive, and heal.