Madeline Zima

Madeline Zima (born September 16, 1985) is an American actress known for her roles in various television shows. She gained prominence for her portrayal of Grace Sheffield in the CBS sitcom The Nanny (1993–1999). Zima also appeared as Mia Lewis in the first two seasons of the Showtime comedy-drama Californication (2007–2011) and as Gretchen Berg in the NBC series Heroes (2009–2010). Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Zima comes from a Polish heritage. She began her acting career at a young age, landing her first major role on The Nanny at the age of two. Zima has two younger sisters, Vanessa and Yvonne, who are also actresses.More