In October 2023, Madonna kicked off The Celebration Tour, a 78-date concert series celebrating four decades of her time as a musical, sartorial and social force. Since she burst on the scene in the early ’80s singing radio-friendly dance tracks like “Everybody” and “Lucky Star” while showing off instantly iconic pieces (including midriff-baring tops, rubber bracelets and lace gloves) in her videos, Madonna has set trends, influencing what people want to hear and wear, exposing her audience to new designers, global cultures and artistic voices. Now, at 65, the once and forever Material Girl is still asking us to confront our own hangups and ideas of what it means to age well. In Madonna: Her Changing Style, we chart her career and fashion evolution through more than 180 stunning photos, proving why she remains the Queen of Pop.
A COMPLETE FAN GUIDE TO Madonna
ALL HAIL THE Queen • One name. One of a kind. One singular visionary and artist.
A TRIUMPHANT Return • Months after a scary hospitalization, Madonna hit the stage for her Celebration Tour.
Childhood Heartbreak • Young Madonna Ciccone lost her mother when she was just 5 years old, and the tragedy helped to shape the future superstar.
Paying Tribute to Her Dad
Chasing HER DREAMS • The wannabe star arrived in NYC with a few dollars in her pocket and a head full of fantasies of making it big.
A $100 Movie Debut
HER STUNNING Debut • Madonna’s self-titled album reached the Top 10 with an irresistible dance-pop groove and a stack of hit singles.
Why Her Relationship With Basquiat Was Doomed
LIKE A Virgin • She proved she was no one-hit wonder with a sophomore album that became one of the biggest-selling records ever.
The Nude Photo Controversy
Falling IN AND OUT OF LOVE • Madonna dedicated her third album to her new husband, actor Sean Penn, but their marriage imploded a few years later.
A Forgotten SNL Appearance
Courting Controversy • The singer enraged the Bible Belt, Pepsi executives and even the pope with her music video for “Like a Prayer.”
A Secret Visit From Prince?
MADONNA’S Biggest Hits • A closer look at 15 of her most memorable and beloved chart-toppers.
Truth OR DARE • A documentary about Madonna’s world tour offered an intimate, no-holds-barred look at her life and delivered an important message about acceptance.
Her Flirtation With JFK Jr.
LET’S TALK ABOUT SEX • Madonna’s reputation as a provocateur reached fever pitch with the release of her controversial Sex book and accompanying concept album, Erotica.
Her Infamous Letterman Appearance
My Dinner With Madonna
10 BEST Music Videos
DON’T Cry FOR Me • Madonna insisted that she was born to play Evita Perón and fought hard to win the coveted role.
Crushing on Antonio Banderas
Acting UPS & DOWNS • While her position at the pinnacle of the pop world is undeniable, Madonna has struggled to be taken seriously as an actress.
Ray OF Light • Madonna embraced a new electronic sound on her seventh album before going back to her disco-driven roots with 2000’s Music.
Her Famous Friends
Iconic PERFORMANCES • Madonna has spent decades proving she knows how to put on a show.
LIKE A Mother • The Queen of Pop insists she is a normal mom, despite her superstardom.
By the Book
HER Fashion Evolution • Madonna is known as the queen of reinvention—not just for her music, but for her style as well.
Passion PROJECTS • Away from music and movies, Madonna has made her mark as a businesswoman and philanthropist.
A BRIEF Detour • After Madonna’s anti-war...