Maddie Ziegler Says She and Her Mom Made Amends Over Traumatic 'Dance Moms' Experience

Maddie Ziegler and her mom recently discussed her difficult experience on Dance Moms, and her mom apologized for putting her through it.
Maddie felt pressure to win and lead, faced criticism of her changing body, and was fed lines by producers that made her seem like a "brat."
Maddie has blocked out much of her childhood and is still affected by her time on the show.
Maddie found her passion in acting and left Dance Moms after six seasons with the help of her mom and mentor Sia.
Maddie is working to unlearn perfectionistic tendencies and the constant need to be the best instilled in her by her former dance teacher, Abby Lee Miller.