1958–1978: Early life
Madonna Louise Ciccone was born on August 16, 1958, in Bay City, Michigan, to Catholic parents … See more

Madonna has built a legacy that transcends music and has been studied by sociologists, historians, and other scholars, contributing … See more

• Madonna (1983)
• Like a Virgin (1984)
• True Blue (1986)
• Like a Prayer (1989)
• Erotica (1992) See more

• The Virgin Tour (1985)
• Who's That Girl World Tour (1987)
• Blond Ambition World Tour (1990)
• The Girlie Show (1993)
• Drowned World Tour (2001) See more

Influences
Madonna has called Nancy Sinatra one of her idols. She said Sinatra's "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" made a major impression on her. As a young woman, she attempted to broaden her taste in literature, art, and … See more

Madonna's net worth is estimated between $800 million and $850 million, which makes her one of the wealthiest musical artists. Forbes has named her the annual top-earning female musician 11 times across the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s. She has … See more

Films starred
• Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)
• A Certain Sacrifice (1985)
• Shanghai Surprise (1986)
• Who's That Girl (1987) See more