Rising Through Culinary Legacy: Madeline Zakarian

Basic Information

Early Life and Education

Madeline Zakarian was born in April 2007 and grew up where cooking and design met. Her father, Geoffrey Zakarian, is a Michelin‑star chef, and her mother, Margaret Anne Williams, is a fashion designer. This meant Madeline spent her early years surrounded by kitchen smells and fashion ideas. She went to public schools in New York City and did very well in class. She also found her love for sports there. In high school, Madeline took advanced classes and played on the varsity golf team. Her team finished the fall 2024 season with 12 wins and 5 losses. She has worked hard in both school and sports, setting her up for many future choices.

Family & Personal Relationships

Madeline is the second of four children and has a twin sister named Anna.

The Zakarian kids show up together at big events like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. They also shoot features for Food Network Magazine. Within her family, Madeline helps her mother with school projects and leads youth golf clinics with her father.

Career Journey & Achievements

Although she is still in high school, Madeline has done a lot in cooking and media. Below are her main milestones:

• Cookbook Co‑Author (2020): Madeline and Anna shared family stories, chef tips, and clear recipes. The book sold over 20,000 copies in its first year.
• Televised Specials (2020): On cooking shows, they helped raise $150,000 for City Harvest while cooking live.
• Festival Hosting (2023–2024): At the South Beach Wine & Food Festival on February 24, 2024, Madeline introduced chefs and showed off food and fashion on stage.

Madeline moved quickly from testing recipes to hosting big events. Her family support and her own focus have driven her growth.

Public Image & Influence

Madeline mixes a real, down‑to‑earth style with a professional look. She and Anna run the Instagram account @thezakariansisters, where they post cooking how‑tos, behind‑the‑scenes shots, and charity work. By July 2025, they had 18.9 K followers and about 8.2% engagement per post.

On her own page, @madeline.zakarian, she posted:

• A June 6, 2025 video of soft‑boiled eggs and artisanal toast that got over 35,000 views in two days.
• Clips from the 2024 South Beach Wine & Food Festival where she showed plating tips.

She has been on Good Morning America for “Kids in the Kitchen” and wrote for Resident.com’s holiday guide in December 2024. Her rising fame in home cooking blends her father’s classic know‑how with her mother’s modern style.

Recent Highlights

• December 11, 2024: Wrote “A Zakarian Holiday” for Resident.com, sharing festive menu ideas and table designs.
• June 6, 2025: A mother‑daughter Instagram reel boosted their joint account’s follower growth by 12%.

In spring 2025, Madeline started talking with cooking schools and design programs. Her golf skills also improved, with her average putt length going up by 15%.

FAQ

What cookbook did Madeline co‑author?

She co‑authored The Family That Cooks Together: 85 Zakarian Family Recipes From Our Table to Yours in 2020.

Which televised specials did she appear on?

She appeared on The Great American Foodathon and The Great New York Foodathon in 2020.

What festival did Madeline co‑host in 2024?

She co‑hosted a luncheon and a fashion show at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival on February 24, 2024.

How large is the Zakarian Sisters’ Instagram following?

Their joint account @thezakariansisters has 18.9 K followers as of July 2025.

What sports team does she play for?

Madeline plays on her high school’s golf team and finished the fall 2024 season with strong improvements.

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