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Madonna is a singer, songwriter and actor. Madonna was born in Bay City, Michigan, United States on August 16, 1958. That works out to 68 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Rochester Adams High School and University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance. Listed accolades include Grammy Award for Best Music Film (1992, 2008), Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album (1999), Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording (1999) and 4 more.
My Take
I'll be honest, I think Madonna is the blueprint for modern pop stardom, full stop. Long before "reinvention" became a marketing buzzword, she was actually doing it, swerving from the bubblegum sparkle of "Like a Virgin" into the moody confessional of "Papa Don't Preach" into the glossy electronica of "Ray of Light" without ever asking permission. What I admire most isn't any single song, it's the sheer nerve, the refusal to sit still, the way she treated provocation as a craft rather than a stunt. Sure, the acting was hit-or-miss and she's been a lightning rod her whole career, but that's kind of the point. You don't get to be the Queen of Pop by playing it safe, and four decades in, she's still daring everyone else to keep up.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Madonna
- Name (Japanese)
- マドンナ
- Reading
- まどんな
- Born
- August 16, 1958 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dog
- Origin
- Bay City, Michigan, United States
- Height
- 164 cm
- Occupation
- singer / songwriter / actor / film director / film producer
2. Background
- High school
- Rochester Adams High School
- University
- University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Awards & achievements
- 1992 Grammy Award for Best Music Film
- 1999 Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album
- 1999 Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording
- 1999 Grammy Award for Best Music Video
- 2000 Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media
- 2007 Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album
- 2008 Grammy Award for Best Music Film
- 1997 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Material Girl |
| Notable work | Into the Groove |
| Notable work | Like a Virgin |
| Notable work | Papa Don't Preach |
| Notable work | La Isla Bonita |
| Notable work | Die Another Day |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.madonna.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/madonna/
- Xhttps://x.com/Madonna
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%83%89%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8A%20(%E6%AD%8C%E6%89%8B)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1744
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Madonna born?
Born August 16, 1958 (age 68).
Where is Madonna from?
Madonna is from Bay City, Michigan, United States.
What does Madonna do?
Madonna works as singer, songwriter, actor, film director, film producer.
How tall is Madonna?
Madonna is 164 cm.
What is Madonna known for?
Notable works include Material Girl, Into the Groove, Like a Virgin.
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