Madonna
Madonna (born Madonna Louise Ciccone; August 16, 1958) is an American recording artist, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983. She followed it with a series of albums in which she found immense popularity by pushing the boundaries of lyrical content in mainstream popular music and imagery in her music videos, which became a fixture on MTV. Throughout her career, many of her songs have hit number one on the record charts, including "Like a Virgin", "Papa Don't Preach", "Like a Prayer", "Vogue", "Frozen", "Music", "Hung Up", and "4 Minutes". Critics have praised Madonna for her diverse musical productions while at the same time serving as a lightning rod for religious controversy. Her career was further enhanced by film appearances that began in 1979, despite mixed commentary. She won critical acclaim and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for her role in Evita (1996), but has received harsh feedback for other film roles. Madonna's other ventures include being a fashion designer, children's book author, film director and producer. She has been acclaimed as a businesswoman, and in 2007, she signed an unprecedented US $120 million contract with Live Nation. Madonna has sold more than 300 million records worldwide and is recognized as the world's top-selling female recording artist of all time by the Guinness World Records. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), she is the best-selling female rock artist of the 20th century and the second top-selling female artist in the United States, behind Barbra Streisand, with 64 million certified albums. In 2008, Billboard magazine ranked Madonna at number two, behind only The Beatles, on the Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists, making her the most successful solo artist in the history of the Billboard chart. She was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the same year. Considered to be one of the "25 Most Powerful Women of the Past Century" by Time for being an influential figure in contemporary music, Madonna is known for continuously reinventing both her music and image, and for retaining a standard of autonomy within the recording industry. On May 4, 2024, with a free concert which was live streamed at the Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in front of 1.6 million people, Madonna broke the record for the most attended stand-alone concert by any artist, and the all-time highest attended concert by a female artist.
Filmography
Madonna + Graham
as Self
Madonna + Graham
as Self
Confessions II – The Film
as Self
Confessions II – The Film
as Self
Grindr Presents: Madonna LIVE in New York
as Self
Grindr Presents: Madonna LIVE in New York
as Self
A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music
as Self (archive footage)
A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music
as Self (archive footage)
Madonna: The Celebration Tour in Rio (Behind-the-scenes)
as Self
Madonna: The Celebration Tour in Rio (Behind-the-scenes)
as Self
Funeral Rites
as Self
Funeral Rites
as Self
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
as Self (archive footage)
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
as Self (archive footage)
Diane Warren: Relentless
as Self (archive footage)
Diane Warren: Relentless
as Self (archive footage)
Becoming Madonna
as Self (archive footage)
Becoming Madonna
as Self (archive footage)
Avicii - I'm Tim
as Self - Singer (archive footage)
Avicii - I'm Tim
as Self - Singer (archive footage)
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Madonna: The Celebration Tour in Rio
as Self
Madonna: The Celebration Tour in Rio
as Self
The Greatest Night in Pop
as Self (archive footage)
The Greatest Night in Pop
as Self (archive footage)
Commitment to Life
as Self (archive footage)
Commitment to Life
as Self (archive footage)
Madonna X Vanity Fair – The Enlightenment
as Self
Madonna X Vanity Fair – The Enlightenment
as Self
In France with Madonna
as Self (archive footage)
In France with Madonna
as Self (archive footage)
The True Story of Madonna
as Self
The True Story of Madonna
as Self
Kylie Minogue V The Bee Gees
as Self (archive footage)
Kylie Minogue V The Bee Gees
as Self (archive footage)
Jean-Michel Basquiat, artiste absolu
as Self (Archive footage)
Jean-Michel Basquiat, artiste absolu
as Self (Archive footage)
Madonna at the BBC
as Self
Madonna at the BBC
as Self
Madame X Presents: Madame Xtra Q&A
as Self
Madame X Presents: Madame Xtra Q&A
as Self
Madonna: Madame X
as Self - Performer
Madonna: Madame X
as Self - Performer
Arianne Phillips: Dressing the Part
as Self
Arianne Phillips: Dressing the Part
as Self
Madonna: Move to the Music
as Self (archive footage)
Madonna: Move to the Music
as Self (archive footage)
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
as Self (archive footage)
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
as Self (archive footage)
The A-Z of Eurovision
as Self - Presenter (archive footage)
The A-Z of Eurovision
as Self - Presenter (archive footage)
Beastie Boys Story
as Self (archive footage)
Beastie Boys Story
as Self (archive footage)
Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert
as Self (archive footage)
Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert
as Self (archive footage)
The BRITs at 40
as Self (archive footage)
The BRITs at 40
as Self (archive footage)
Rodman: For Better or Worse
as Self (archive footage)
Rodman: For Better or Worse
as Self (archive footage)
Madonna and the Breakfast Club
as Self (archive footage)
Madonna and the Breakfast Club
as Self (archive footage)
Jean Paul Gaultier : Freak & Chic
as Self
Jean Paul Gaultier : Freak & Chic
as Self
Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.
as Self (archive footage)
Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.
as Self (archive footage)
Debbie Harry: Atomic Blondie
as Self (archive footage)
Debbie Harry: Atomic Blondie
as Self (archive footage)
Avicii: True Stories
as Self
Avicii: True Stories
as Self
Basquiat: Rage to Riches
as Self (archive footage)
Basquiat: Rage to Riches
as Self (archive footage)
Madonna: Rebel Heart Tour
as Self - Guitar, Ukulele & Vocals
Madonna: Rebel Heart Tour
as Self - Guitar, Ukulele & Vocals
Madonna: Tears of a Clown
as Self
Madonna: Tears of a Clown
as Self
Express Yourself: Die Tänzer der Queen of Pop
as Self
Express Yourself: Die Tänzer der Queen of Pop
as Self
Strike a Pose
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Strike a Pose
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Miley Cyrus: MTV Unplugged
as Self
Miley Cyrus: MTV Unplugged
as Self
Secret Project Revolution
as Self / Narrator (voice)
Secret Project Revolution
as Self / Narrator (voice)
Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer
as Self (archive footage)
Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer
as Self (archive footage)
Madonna: MDNA World Tour
as Self - Guitar and Vocals
Madonna: MDNA World Tour
as Self - Guitar and Vocals
Lady Gaga: On the Edge
as Self
Lady Gaga: On the Edge
as Self
Madonna: The Lady Is a Vamp
as Self
Madonna: The Lady Is a Vamp
as Self
Fascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroe
as Self (archive footage)
Fascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroe
as Self (archive footage)
Madonna: Goddess of Pop
as Self (archive footage)
Madonna: Goddess of Pop
as Self (archive footage)
Bert Stern - Original Madman
Bert Stern - Original Madman
The Undefeated
as Self (archive footage)
The Undefeated
as Self (archive footage)
Madonna: Sticky & Sweet Tour
as Self
Madonna: Sticky & Sweet Tour
as Self
Madonna: Sticky & Sweet Tour - Behind-The-Scenes
as Self
Madonna: Sticky & Sweet Tour - Behind-The-Scenes
as Self
Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection
as (archive footage)
Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection
as (archive footage)
Der Regisseur Uli Edel - Fakten und Fiktion
as Self
Der Regisseur Uli Edel - Fakten und Fiktion
as Self
Britney: For the Record
as Self (uncredited)
Britney: For the Record
as Self (uncredited)
Madonna: Live from Roseland Ballroom in New York
as Self
Madonna: Live from Roseland Ballroom in New York
as Self
I Am Because We Are
as Self / Narrator (voice)
I Am Because We Are
as Self / Narrator (voice)
365 Day Project
as Self
365 Day Project
as Self
Madonna: Queen of Pop
as Self
Madonna: Queen of Pop
as Self
Madonna: The Confessions Tour
as Self - Lead Vocals & Guitar
Madonna: The Confessions Tour
as Self - Lead Vocals & Guitar
Live 8
as Self
Live 8
as Self
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
as Self
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
as Self
Britney Spears: Greatest Hits - My Prerogative
as Self
Britney Spears: Greatest Hits - My Prerogative
as Self
Madonna: Re-Invention World Tour
as Self
Madonna: Re-Invention World Tour
as Self
Retro Video Collection 1975-1999 vol2
as self
Retro Video Collection 1975-1999 vol2
as self
Bettie Page: The Girl in the Leopard Print Bikini
Bettie Page: The Girl in the Leopard Print Bikini
Celebrity Naked Ambition
as Self (archive footage)
Celebrity Naked Ambition
as Self (archive footage)
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
as Self (archive footage)
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
as Self (archive footage)
Die Another Day
as Verity (uncredited)
Die Another Day
as Verity (uncredited)
Swept Away Movie Special
as Self
Swept Away Movie Special
as Self
Swept Away
as Amber Leighton
Swept Away
as Amber Leighton
Naqoyqatsi
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Naqoyqatsi
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Heart of the Festival
as Self (archive footage)
Heart of the Festival
as Self (archive footage)
Madonna: Drowned World Tour 2001
as Self
Madonna: Drowned World Tour 2001
as Self
Madonna: The Ultimate Collection
as Self - Vocalist
Madonna: The Ultimate Collection
as Self - Vocalist
The Next Best Thing
as Abbie Reynolds
The Next Best Thing
as Abbie Reynolds
Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99
as Self
Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99
as Self
Torrance Rises
as Self
Torrance Rises
as Self
The Righteous Babes
as Self (archive footage)
The Righteous Babes
as Self (archive footage)
Kids Are Punny
as Self (voice)
Kids Are Punny
as Self (voice)
Junket Whore
as Self
Junket Whore
as Self
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's
as Self
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's
as Self
Inside the Golden Statue
as Self
Inside the Golden Statue
as Self
Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life
as Self
Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life
as Self
Evita
as Eva Perón
Evita
as Eva Perón
Girl 6
as Boss #3
Girl 6
as Boss #3
Four Rooms
as Elspeth
Four Rooms
as Elspeth
Blue in the Face
as Singing Telegram
Blue in the Face
as Singing Telegram
Madonna: The Girlie Show - Live Down Under
as Self
Madonna: The Girlie Show - Live Down Under
as Self
Body of Evidence
as Rebeca Carlson
Body of Evidence
as Rebeca Carlson
Sex
as Self
Sex
as Self
A League of Their Own
as Mae Mordabito (CF)
A League of Their Own
as Mae Mordabito (CF)
Shadows and Fog
as Marie
Shadows and Fog
as Marie
MTV's 10th Anniversary Special
as Self
MTV's 10th Anniversary Special
as Self
Madonna: Truth or Dare
as Self
Madonna: Truth or Dare
as Self
Madonna - The Real Story
as Self
Madonna - The Real Story
as Self
Madonna: Blond Ambition World Tour Live
as Self
Madonna: Blond Ambition World Tour Live
as Self
Madonna: The Immaculate Collection
as Self
Madonna: The Immaculate Collection
as Self
Madonna: Blond Ambition - Japan Tour 90
as Self
Madonna: Blond Ambition - Japan Tour 90
as Self
Dick Tracy
as Breathless Mahoney
Dick Tracy
as Breathless Mahoney
Dick Tracy: Behind the Badge, Behind the Scenes
as Self
Dick Tracy: Behind the Badge, Behind the Scenes
as Self
Bloodhounds of Broadway
as Hortense Hathaway
Bloodhounds of Broadway
as Hortense Hathaway
Madonna: Ciao, Italia! - Live from Italy
as Self
Madonna: Ciao, Italia! - Live from Italy
as Self
Madonna: Who's That Girl - Live in Japan
as Self
Madonna: Who's That Girl - Live in Japan
as Self
Who's That Girl
as Nikki Finn
Who's That Girl
as Nikki Finn
Shanghai Surprise
as Gloria Tatlock
Shanghai Surprise
as Gloria Tatlock
Who Killed Michael Stewart?
as Self
Who Killed Michael Stewart?
as Self
Women in Rock
as Self (archive footage)
Women in Rock
as Self (archive footage)
A Certain Sacrifice
as Bruna
A Certain Sacrifice
as Bruna
Live Aid
as Self
Live Aid
as Self
Melodies and Rythms of Foreign Pop Music
as Self
Melodies and Rythms of Foreign Pop Music
as Self
The Egg
as The Egg Girl
The Egg
as The Egg Girl
Madonna Swimming
as Self (archive footage)
Madonna Swimming
as Self (archive footage)
Gloss and Grit: The Man Who Made Art Pop
as Self (archive footage)
Gloss and Grit: The Man Who Made Art Pop
as Self (archive footage)