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Madonna

マドンナ / まどんな

American singer

August 16, 1958 (age 67) ・ Bay City, Michigan, United States

  • Michigan
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • actor

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.

Overview

Madonna Louise Ciccone ( chih-KOH-nee; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Dubbed the "Queen of Pop", she is known for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, and visual presentation.

1. Profile

Name (English)
Madonna
Name (Japanese)
マドンナ
Reading
まどんな
Born
August 16, 1958 (age 67)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Leo / Dog
Origin
Bay City, Michigan, United States
Blood type
Private
Height
164 cm
Agency
Private
Occupation
singer / songwriter / actor / film director / film producer

2. Background

Elementary school
Private
Junior high
Private
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. Relationships

Spouse
Private
Children
Private
Parents
Private
Siblings
Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

5. Works & records

CategoryTitleRoleYear
Notable workMaterial Girl
Notable workInto the Groove
Notable workLike a Virgin
Notable workPapa Don't Preach
Notable workLa Isla Bonita
Notable workDie Another Day

7. About this entry

Tags

  • Michigan
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
Last updated
2026-06-02

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.