Madonna is not only one of the most famous Italian-American singers, she is also one of the most well-known and successful female artists in the world. Furthermore, she is also a mother and an actress. Here are some facts you may not know about this singer.
- Madonna was born on August 16, 1958, in Michigan.
- She was the third of six children. Her brothers are Martin, Anthony and Christopher. Her sisters are called Paul and Melanie.
- Madonna’s mother is French-Canadian and her father is Italian.
- Her mother was also called Madonna so, as a child, Madonna was given the nickname ‘Little Noni’.
- Madonna is extremely clever. She was a straight ‘A’ student at school and has an IQ of 140.
- In 1976, Madonna attended Michigan University on a dance scholarship.
- In 1977, she dropped out of college and moved to New York as she dreamed of fame. She had just $35 in her pocket.
- ‘Borderline’ was Madonna’s first Top Ten hit in 1984.
- In his book, ‘Life With My Sister Madonna’, Christopher Ciccone revealed that Madonna lost her virginity in a Cadillac.
- She is only 5 feet tall.
- Her first movie appearance was in 1985. She played a cameo role as a club singer in a film called ‘Vision’.
- One of her most controversial singles was ‘Just Like a Prayer’ due to its connection with religious beliefs. As a result of this single, her sponsorship from Pepsi Cola was cancelled.
- Madonna’s 80s style is iconic. Her signature look was created by Maripol, a jewelry designer and stylist.
- The star married Sean Penn in 1985 on her 27th birthday. The couple had met during filming for the ‘Material Girl’ video.
- In 1986, Madonna and Sean Penn starred opposite each other in a movie called ‘Shanghai Surprise’. The movie cost a staggering $17 million to make. Unfortunately, it was a box office flop and grossed only $2 million.
- Her role in Evita was more successful as in 1997, she was awarded the coveted Best Actress Golden Globe Award.
- Madonna is a vegetarian and has been since the age of 15.
- Madonna has a daughter, Lourdes Maria Ciccone Leon with Leon Carlos. She also has a son, Rocco, with her ex-husband Guy Ritchie. She later extended her family by adopting.
- In 2003, Madonna published her first children’s book, ‘The English Roses’. She went on to publish a further ten books.
- According to Forbes, Madonna has an estimated net worth of $500 million.