Laufey Debuts 'Madwoman' Video Featuring All-Star Asian American Cast

The Icelandic singer's new music video includes appearances from Olympian Alysa Liu, actress Lola Tung, and more.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 2:06am

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An abstract close-up photograph of shimmering, glittering textures in high contrast lighting, conceptually representing the glamour and star power of Laufey's 'Madwoman' music video.Laufey's 'Madwoman' video features a star-studded cast of Asian American and Asian Canadian talent, reflecting the singer's ability to elevate diverse voices in pop culture.Coachella Today

Icelandic singer Laufey has debuted the music video for her song 'Madwoman' off the deluxe version of her 2025 album 'A Matter of Time.' The video features a star-studded cast of Asian American and Asian Canadian talent, including Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu, actress Lola Tung, and actor Hudson Williams.

Why it matters

Laufey has assembled an impressive lineup of rising Asian American stars in her latest music video, highlighting the growing visibility and influence of Asian talent in entertainment and pop culture.

The details

The 'Madwoman' video sees Laufey discovering her boyfriend, played by Hudson Williams, is being unfaithful. The video features playful choreography and a storyline that ends with Laufey questioning her life and escaping in her car, only to be met with a giant sinkhole. The video also ties into Laufey's broader album rollout, which includes a specialty Erewhon smoothie and an electric Lexus car inspired by her music.

  • Laufey debuted the 'Madwoman' video a day after performing at Coachella.
  • The deluxe version of Laufey's album 'A Matter of Time' was recently released.
  • Laufey will be headlining the Fortnite Festival on April 16, 2026.

The players

Laufey

An Icelandic singer whose 2025 album 'A Matter of Time' won the Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.

Hudson Williams

A Canadian actor who plays the role of Laufey's unfaithful boyfriend in the 'Madwoman' video.

Alysa Liu

An Olympic gold medalist who appears in Laufey's 'Madwoman' music video.

Lola Tung

An actress who appears in Laufey's 'Madwoman' music video.

Chase Sui Wonders

An actress who appears in Laufey's 'Madwoman' music video.

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What’s next

Fans will have to wait until the Fortnite Festival on April 16, 2026 to see what Laufey has in store for her headlining performance, including any potential skins, Emotes, cosmetics, and other Fortnite content.

The takeaway

Laufey's 'Madwoman' video showcases her ability to assemble a diverse, talented cast of rising Asian American and Asian Canadian stars, further highlighting the growing influence and visibility of Asian talent in mainstream entertainment and pop culture.