Who is Maddie Kowalski? University of Florida Student Speaks Out After Viral Video Incident

Florida, USA: Maddie Kowalski, a student at the University of Florida, has become a viral topic online after a private video featuring her circulated on social media in November 2025. The video quickly spread across platforms including Twitter, TikTok, Reddit, and Instagram, drawing widespread attention before its full context was known.

Who is Maddie Kowalski?

Maddie, in her early 20s, revealed that she had never given consent for the video to be recorded or shared. She explained that she was intoxicated during the incident and first learned about the video through social media messages, which included thousands of notifications and some threatening messages.

The incident sparked discussions online about privacy, consent, and cyberbullying, with experts warning about the dangers of sharing private content. Maddie hopes sharing her experience will raise awareness about internet ethics and the importance of respecting others’ privacy.

As of December 2025, there has been no official statement from the University of Florida, and the legal status of the video remains unclear.