Actress Madison Pettis sparked online discussion after speaking about a past relationship with NBA player Michael Porter Jr. during a recent podcast appearance. The former child star reflected on the relationship while chatting about basketball and dating athletes on the show In Your Dreams With Owen Thiele. Her blunt description of the breakup quickly caught attention across sports and entertainment circles.The conversation arrived at a time when Porter continues to draw headlines away from the court. The Brooklyn Nets forward has been outspoken in several podcast interviews over the past year, often discussing relationships and social topics. Pettis’ comments added another layer to that conversation, giving a glimpse at their relationship that took place years before Porter entered the NBA.
All About Michael Porter Jr’s ex, Madison Pettis
Madison Pettis. Image via: madisonpettis/Instagram
Madison Pettis built her career in entertainment long before stepping into acting roles as an adult. Born in 1998, she entered the industry as a child performer and gained national attention through several Disney projects. She is also known for her past relationship with Michael Porter Jr.Many viewers first recognized Pettis for playing Sophie Martinez in the television series Cory in the House. She also appeared in the family comedy The Game Plan alongside Dwayne Johnson, where she played Peyton Kelly. Pettis appeared in shows such as Life with Boys and Lab Rats, while also working in voice acting projects including Jake and the Never Land Pirates. Her career later moved toward more mature roles, including the Netflix film He’s All That.She also keeps up with professional basketball and described herself as a fan of the Golden State Warriors during the podcast conversation. Pettis explained that she often watches games through NBA League Pass and follows the league closely.
Madison Pettis called Michael Porter Jr. a ‘psychopath’
During the podcast discussion, host Owen Thiele asked Pettis whether she could see herself dating another athlete. The question led her to recall a previous relationship with a future NBA player.When the topic shifted toward relationships with athletes, she responded candidly.“I mean, my ex is now in the NBA. When we dated, he was in high school and college. I broke up with him before he was in the league because he was a psychopath. I do think a lot of athletes are not great partners, but I wouldn’t, like, rule it out because I do love what they do. I would have respect for them and love to talk to them about, you know, their passion.”Pettis and Porter dated from late 2016 through mid 2017, before the forward entered the NBA Draft and began his professional career. Porter later joined the league in 2018 and eventually became a key scoring option for Brooklyn.The forward has drawn attention in recent years for comments shared during interviews and podcast appearances. In one conversation, he explained a personal tactic he sometimes uses when dating.Pettis rarely discussed the relationship publicly in the past. Her recent podcast appearance marked one of the first times she openly reflected on that period of her life.
