19 of Madonna's most iconic looks and moments through the years
Her first album was released in 1983
Madonna is one of the biggest pop stars in the world, of all time. After breaking a record in 2022 to become the first woman to score a Billboard Top 10 album across five decades, Madonna announced 'The Celebration Tour' in January 2023.
Unfortunately, the tour was postponed while Madonna recovered from the sudden and serious bacterial infection that she contracted in June 2023. It started 14th October 2023 in the UK, and ahead of the first gig she revealed details of the tour. The tour had an impressive 26-song setlist, and finished in May 2024. Most recently she's reissued her 1989 album 'Like A Prayer' to celebrate its 35th anniversary.
It's not just her incredible songwriting skills, vocal abilities and performances that have captured the public's eye, it's also for her extraordinary fashion sense.
She has adapted to the times with every move, constantly reinventing herself to stay relevant. With so many amazing styles and outfits over the years, we've decided to take a look back at some her most iconic fashion looks to celebrate her 66th birthday on 16th August 2024!
Take a look at Madonna's incredible looks through the years:
1985: Madonna performing on 'The Virgin Tour'
1985: Madonna performs at Live Aid
1987: Channelling her inner Marilyn Monroe for 'Who's That Girl'
1990: The iconic pointy corset was worn on Madonna's 'Blonde Ambition' tour
1993: Madonna went for a close pixie crop hairdo on her 'Girlie Show' tour
Evita
Releasing Jeeves after Jesus Christ Superstar, Andrew chose a biographical topic for his next musical - focusing on the life of Eva Perón, the second wife of Argentine President Juan Perón. The show's most famous song is 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina', and was made into a film in 1996 with Madonna in the lead role (pictured) starring alongside Antonio Banderas and Jonathan Pryce.
1998: She went for a more natural, stripped back look to promote 'Ray Of Light'
1998: In the same year, she went drastically dark for the 'Frozen' music video
2001: Looking sleek at the Mean Machine premiere with her then-husband Guy Ritchie
2004: She was back to curly blonde locks for the 'Reinvention Tour'
2008: She was looking fierce in black on her 'Sticky & Sweet Tour'
2012: She gave the cheerleading performance of her life on the 'MDNA Tour'
2013: She chose a blunt black wig for the Punk-themed Met Gala
2015: Madonna caught everyone's eye with her Matador performance at the BRIT Awards - especially with that cape
2017: She turned heads in camo at the Met Gala
2019: Madonna sported an eye patch for her performance at the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest
2020: The London Palladium
Madonna's appearance after her performance at The London Palladium in January 2020 is one of the only times she has been photographed in the last couple of years!
2022: Madonna joins Columbian singer Maluma on stage
Madonna was the special guest of Columbian singer Maluma at his hometown show in Medellín on 30th April. They performed her 2000 hit 'Music' together as well as a rendition of their song 'Medellín' from her 2019 album 'Madame X'.
Backed by a group of dancers, Madonna stood out in a pink dress and plenty of bling.
2022: Madonna breaks Billboard record
Madonna has become the first female artist to have a Billboard Number 1 album in each of the last five decades.
2023: Madonna announced 'The Celebration Tour'
Madonna announced 'The Celebration Tour' on 17th January. The singer will be performing hits from the last 40 years, and the show will pay respect to New York City, where her career in music began.
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