An icon turns 66 today!
Born Madonna Louise Ciccone, in Bay City, Michigan, Madonna changed the pop culture landscape as soon as she came out with her eponymous debut album back in 1983. Since then, the singer has churned out plenty of hits, broken barriers and set trends, all while staying true to herself and never folding in the face of adversity.
And she's not slowing down. The pop icon recently wrapped her twelfth world tour in May 2024. Spanning 35 cities, The Celebration Tour saw Madonna performing her classic hits as she was, at times, joined by special guests on stage — including some of her kids.
As we commemorate Madge's 66th birthday on August 16, 2024, take a look at some of her cool throwback photos below.
Creating Moments
Madonna in 1984.
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Madonna pulled up to the first-ever MTV Video Music Awards in 1984 wearing this now-iconic bridal-inspired look. She would later perform "Like A Virgin" and immediately become an MTV icon.
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Back in the Day
Madonna in 1985.
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Always confident, Madonna looks directly at the camera in this sultry picture taken while she was in Tokyo in 1985.
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On the Move
Madonna circa 1985.
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The look may have been casual, but it certainly wasn't basic. The singer elevated her black tee and jeans with some layered necklaces, an intense red lip and statement earrings while out on the town in N.Y.C. circa 1985.
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Woman at Work
Madonna in 1986.
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Madonna was pictured having a laugh in between scenes as she filmed scenes the video for her song "Papa Don't Preach" in New York City in 1986.
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The 'Blond Ambition' Era
Madonnna in 1990.
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Madonna created waves once again when she embarked on her Blond Ambition Tour back in 1990. People couldn't stop talking about her, once again, now-iconic Jean-Paul Gaultier cone bra, which she debuted on the tour.
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Still Going
Madonna in 1990.
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With rich, golden blonde curls, dark brows and red lipstick Madge, rocked the stage while on the Blond Ambition Tour in London in 1990.
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Just Winning
Madonna in 1995.
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Madonna proudly showed off her trophy while at the MTV Music Video Awards in 1995.
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Classic Beauty
Madonna in 1986.
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The "Las Isla Bonita" singer was a radiant beauty while attending the press conference for 1986's Shanghai Surprise in which she starred alongside Sean Penn and George Harrison.
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Curly Hair, Don't Care
Madonna in 1987.
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Madonna posed with her American Music Award trophy at the 1987 show.
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Dressed for the Occasion
Madonna in 1995.
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Madonna showed up in an apropos silk dress as she arrived for her Bedtime Story Pajama Party thrown by MTV in 1995.
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Timeless Fashion
Madonna in 1991.
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Madonna stunned fans at the 1991 Academy Awards as she attended the show with Michael Jackson in a Revealing show-stopping ensemble that paid homage to Marilyn Monroe.
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Smile and Wave
Madonna in 1996.
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The star happily waved to fans as she arrived at the 1996 Evita Los Angeles premiere in a red wine-colored ensemble.
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A Grammy Winner
Madonna in 1990.
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In 1999, the "Vogue" singer walked away with four Grammys for her album Ray of Light.
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