Madonna Louise Ciccone, otherwise known by the stage name Madonna, is one of the great artists of her generation. The young Madonna seemingly came from nowhere in the 80s with a bunch of feel-good singles before revealing her darker, more sensual side. Addressing everything from abortion to interracial relationships in her songs, no subject is off limits for the Queen of Pop, who quickly rose to the top of the charts around the globe. Singer, dancer, actor, director, and pop culture icon, Madonna has ruled the entertainment world for close to four decades and remains a superstar attraction.  Born in Michigan, Madonna moved to New York City at the tender age of 19 to pursue a career in dance. Playing in several bands as a drummer and singer, it wasn’t until Madonna decided to go solo that she found success. Her self-titled debut managed to reach the Billboard top ten thanks to the single “Holiday,” before her next three albums, Like a Virgin, True Blue, and Like a Prayer all topped the charts.  Oozing sex appeal and quickly gaining a reputation for her dynamic performances and ability to stay relevant as music changed, Madonna continued to dominate the charts in the 90s with albums Erotica, Bedtime Stories, and Ray of Light, while also starring in a string of movies, including A League of Their Own, Body of Evidence, and musical Evita, for which Madge won a Golden Globe Award.  Despite mixed responses from the critics, the 00s have been just as successful as any other period of Madonna’s life. Six of her seven albums have gone straight to number one (the other finished as high as the second spot) while her tours have taken live performances to another level and sell out worldwide.  The mother of six who was previously married to Sean Penn and Guy Ritchie continues to find ways to stay relevant. She has collaborated with new artists like Dua Lipa and is working on a biographical film about her life. Madonna has co-written the script with Diablo Cody and is set to direct the feature, with Julia Garner cast in the role of Madonna.  As Madonna celebrates her 40th year in the music business, we thought we’d go back to where it all began and look at some pictures of a young Madonna.  15 Pictures of a Young Madonna

  1. Fresh Off the Boat @webo_1958/Instagram This great snap of a young Madonna was taken not long after she arrived in New York. Photographer Mick Rock took the photo while in a local record store, with Madonna cheekily sticking out her tongue. Notice her hair was super short at that time too. 
  2. The Very Beginning @webo_1958/Instagram Before she broke out Madonna was a struggling artist like so many others. Taken by photographer Gary Burke, the photo shows a very young Madonna getting ready for rehearsals. She looks nothing like she would become, with her dull fringe and make-up-free face a million miles away from the Madonna we all know and love. 
  3. Dance To the Rhythm @madonnaqueenpics/Instagram Before the multi-million dollar record deals, Grammy Award wins, and high-profile romances, Madonna was a naive kid trying to make it as a dancer in New York. She looks nothing like the confident pop star she would become in this picture, although the stripped pink one-piece is great. 
  4. Top of the Pops (1984) TopOfThePopsFan/YouTube “Holiday” peaked at the second spot on the UK charts in 1983, so it was inevitable that Madonna would appear on Top of the Pops. The British chart show is an institution that all the big stars would go on when they made it in the UK. While the quality of this image isn’t great, it’s clear to see Madge enjoying herself. The outfit is totally 80s too. You can watch her energetic performance here. 
  5. The Great Peace March @therealrobertochiaravalloti/Instagram This photo of the Material Girl was taken at the Great Peace March in 1985. Along with a heap of other celebrities and everyday folk, Madonna was part of the march and shot a commercial to promote peace. Her floral outfit looks like someone from the 16th century but was considered fashionable in the 80s. 
  6. Like a Virgin Madonna/YouTube Going blonde for the release of her sophomore album Like a Virgin, the music video clip of the single of the same name features the singer strutting about Venice while also dressed in white and looking seductive. Madonna’s first number-one single in America kick-started her career and she never looked back. 
  7. Virgin Tour @madonna_a_retrospective/Instagram This photo shows Madonna and her touring band posing during a stop on the “Virgin Tour “of 1985. Favoring another white outfit, Madonna’s brunette hair hangs about her face while her red lip adds a touch of sensuality. Her band, on the other hand, look like they stepped straight out of a nightclub, but maybe that’s what the photo shoot required. 
  8. Desperately Seeking Susan  MGM/YouTube In between the recordings of Like a Virgin and True Blue, Madonna found time to star in her debut film, Desperately Seeking Susan. The film has something to do with personal ads, a bored housewife, and mobsters, but all you need to know is Madonna absolutely shines as drifter Susan Thomas. Well worth a watch, especially if you’ve only seen the pop star in Swept Away, one of the worst movies ever made. 
  9. Material Girl Jorge Peña Audrey Hepburn/YouTube Looking glam as fuck, Madonna could elevate her appearance very easily with a dash of lipstick or a fancy dress. In the “Material Girl” music video she wears a bright pink dress and interacts with several good-looking chaps dressed in suits. Now a proper woman, Madonna was the talk of the town as her star continued to rise. 
  10. Blonde Bombshell @madonnaqueenpics/Instagram Wearing nothing but a low-cut black dress and red lipstick, Madonna is a vision in this photo. The singer and actress appears to be channeling Marilyn Monroe and looks sexy as hell. 
  11. Sophisticated  @itsmadennis/Instagram While she might have had big hair and colorful clothing in the 80s, Madonna changed things up in the 90s. This image shows a more sophisticated-looking Madonna. With dark hair, glasses, and clothes that cover her goodies, the music industry veteran looks almost virginal. 
  12. NSFW @madonna_a_retrospective/Instagram Here is a naughty pic of Madonna wearing some leather gear that doesn’t leave much to the imagination. Apparently taken on New Year’s Eve 1991, it appears to be an outtake from her book Sex, a coffee table book chock full of photos featuring Madonna in rather compromising positions wearing not a great deal.  As with many things in her life, Sex caused a stir but became a hit, with over 1.5 million copies sold worldwide. 
  13. Orange Hair @madonnaqueenpics/Instagram Never one to conform to the norm, Madonna is continually reinventing herself. In the early 90s, she did just that by dying her hair orange. This enchanting photo from Herb Ritts really captures Madonna’s subtle beauty and is a great example of how something as small as different hair color can totally change how a person looks. 
  14. Body of Evidence Shout! Factory/YouTube Why Madonna decided to star in this cheap Basic Instinct rip-off is anyone’s guess. How Willem Dafoe ended up in the movie as the male lead is another unanswerable question. Body of Evidence plays more like a comedy than a thriller thanks to Madonna’s terrible acting and the ridiculous plot.
  15. Captain Madonna @madonnaqueenpics/Instagram Wearing a navy cap and staring sensually into the camera, this photo is enough to make any grown man crumble. Hot stuff. 

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Madonna Louise Ciccone, otherwise known by the stage name Madonna, is one of the great artists of her generation. The young Madonna seemingly came from nowhere in the 80s with a bunch of feel-good singles before revealing her darker, more sensual side. Addressing everything from abortion to interracial relationships in her songs, no subject is off limits for the Queen of Pop, who quickly rose to the top of the charts around the globe. Singer, dancer, actor, director, and pop culture icon, Madonna has ruled the entertainment world for close to four decades and remains a superstar attraction.  Born in Michigan, Madonna moved to New York City at the tender age of 19 to pursue a career in dance. Playing in several bands as a drummer and singer, it wasn’t until Madonna decided to go solo that she found success. Her self-titled debut managed to reach the Billboard top ten thanks to the single “Holiday,” before her next three albums, Like a Virgin, True Blue, and Like a Prayer all topped the charts.  Oozing sex appeal and quickly gaining a reputation for her dynamic performances and ability to stay relevant as music changed, Madonna continued to dominate the charts in the 90s with albums Erotica, Bedtime Stories, and Ray of Light, while also starring in a string of movies, including A League of Their Own, Body of Evidence, and musical Evita, for which Madge won a Golden Globe Award.  Despite mixed responses from the critics, the 00s have been just as successful as any other period of Madonna’s life. Six of her seven albums have gone straight to number one (the other finished as high as the second spot) while her tours have taken live performances to another level and sell out worldwide.  The mother of six who was previously married to Sean Penn and Guy Ritchie continues to find ways to stay relevant. She has collaborated with new artists like Dua Lipa and is working on a biographical film about her life. Madonna has co-written the script with Diablo Cody and is set to direct the feature, with Julia Garner cast in the role of Madonna.  As Madonna celebrates her 40th year in the music business, we thought we’d go back to where it all began and look at some pictures of a young Madonna.  15 Pictures of a Young Madonna

  1. Fresh Off the Boat @webo_1958/Instagram This great snap of a young Madonna was taken not long after she arrived in New York. Photographer Mick Rock took the photo while in a local record store, with Madonna cheekily sticking out her tongue. Notice her hair was super short at that time too. 
  2. The Very Beginning @webo_1958/Instagram Before she broke out Madonna was a struggling artist like so many others. Taken by photographer Gary Burke, the photo shows a very young Madonna getting ready for rehearsals. She looks nothing like she would become, with her dull fringe and make-up-free face a million miles away from the Madonna we all know and love. 
  3. Dance To the Rhythm @madonnaqueenpics/Instagram Before the multi-million dollar record deals, Grammy Award wins, and high-profile romances, Madonna was a naive kid trying to make it as a dancer in New York. She looks nothing like the confident pop star she would become in this picture, although the stripped pink one-piece is great. 
  4. Top of the Pops (1984) TopOfThePopsFan/YouTube “Holiday” peaked at the second spot on the UK charts in 1983, so it was inevitable that Madonna would appear on Top of the Pops. The British chart show is an institution that all the big stars would go on when they made it in the UK. While the quality of this image isn’t great, it’s clear to see Madge enjoying herself. The outfit is totally 80s too. You can watch her energetic performance here. 
  5. The Great Peace March @therealrobertochiaravalloti/Instagram This photo of the Material Girl was taken at the Great Peace March in 1985. Along with a heap of other celebrities and everyday folk, Madonna was part of the march and shot a commercial to promote peace. Her floral outfit looks like someone from the 16th century but was considered fashionable in the 80s. 
  6. Like a Virgin Madonna/YouTube Going blonde for the release of her sophomore album Like a Virgin, the music video clip of the single of the same name features the singer strutting about Venice while also dressed in white and looking seductive. Madonna’s first number-one single in America kick-started her career and she never looked back. 
  7. Virgin Tour @madonna_a_retrospective/Instagram This photo shows Madonna and her touring band posing during a stop on the “Virgin Tour “of 1985. Favoring another white outfit, Madonna’s brunette hair hangs about her face while her red lip adds a touch of sensuality. Her band, on the other hand, look like they stepped straight out of a nightclub, but maybe that’s what the photo shoot required. 
  8. Desperately Seeking Susan  MGM/YouTube In between the recordings of Like a Virgin and True Blue, Madonna found time to star in her debut film, Desperately Seeking Susan. The film has something to do with personal ads, a bored housewife, and mobsters, but all you need to know is Madonna absolutely shines as drifter Susan Thomas. Well worth a watch, especially if you’ve only seen the pop star in Swept Away, one of the worst movies ever made. 
  9. Material Girl Jorge Peña Audrey Hepburn/YouTube Looking glam as fuck, Madonna could elevate her appearance very easily with a dash of lipstick or a fancy dress. In the “Material Girl” music video she wears a bright pink dress and interacts with several good-looking chaps dressed in suits. Now a proper woman, Madonna was the talk of the town as her star continued to rise. 
  10. Blonde Bombshell @madonnaqueenpics/Instagram Wearing nothing but a low-cut black dress and red lipstick, Madonna is a vision in this photo. The singer and actress appears to be channeling Marilyn Monroe and looks sexy as hell. 
  11. Sophisticated  @itsmadennis/Instagram While she might have had big hair and colorful clothing in the 80s, Madonna changed things up in the 90s. This image shows a more sophisticated-looking Madonna. With dark hair, glasses, and clothes that cover her goodies, the music industry veteran looks almost virginal. 
  12. NSFW @madonna_a_retrospective/Instagram Here is a naughty pic of Madonna wearing some leather gear that doesn’t leave much to the imagination. Apparently taken on New Year’s Eve 1991, it appears to be an outtake from her book Sex, a coffee table book chock full of photos featuring Madonna in rather compromising positions wearing not a great deal.  As with many things in her life, Sex caused a stir but became a hit, with over 1.5 million copies sold worldwide. 
  13. Orange Hair @madonnaqueenpics/Instagram Never one to conform to the norm, Madonna is continually reinventing herself. In the early 90s, she did just that by dying her hair orange. This enchanting photo from Herb Ritts really captures Madonna’s subtle beauty and is a great example of how something as small as different hair color can totally change how a person looks. 
  14. Body of Evidence Shout! Factory/YouTube Why Madonna decided to star in this cheap Basic Instinct rip-off is anyone’s guess. How Willem Dafoe ended up in the movie as the male lead is another unanswerable question. Body of Evidence plays more like a comedy than a thriller thanks to Madonna’s terrible acting and the ridiculous plot.
  15. Captain Madonna @madonnaqueenpics/Instagram Wearing a navy cap and staring sensually into the camera, this photo is enough to make any grown man crumble. Hot stuff. 

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Madonna Louise Ciccone, otherwise known by the stage name Madonna, is one of the great artists of her generation. The young Madonna seemingly came from nowhere in the 80s with a bunch of feel-good singles before revealing her darker, more sensual side. Addressing everything from abortion to interracial relationships in her songs, no subject is off limits for the Queen of Pop, who quickly rose to the top of the charts around the globe. Singer, dancer, actor, director, and pop culture icon, Madonna has ruled the entertainment world for close to four decades and remains a superstar attraction. 

Born in Michigan, Madonna moved to New York City at the tender age of 19 to pursue a career in dance. Playing in several bands as a drummer and singer, it wasn’t until Madonna decided to go solo that she found success. Her self-titled debut managed to reach the Billboard top ten thanks to the single “Holiday,” before her next three albums, Like a Virgin, True Blue, and Like a Prayer all topped the charts. 

Oozing sex appeal and quickly gaining a reputation for her dynamic performances and ability to stay relevant as music changed, Madonna continued to dominate the charts in the 90s with albums Erotica, Bedtime Stories, and Ray of Light, while also starring in a string of movies, including A League of Their Own, Body of Evidence, and musical Evita, for which Madge won a Golden Globe Award. 

Despite mixed responses from the critics, the 00s have been just as successful as any other period of Madonna’s life. Six of her seven albums have gone straight to number one (the other finished as high as the second spot) while her tours have taken live performances to another level and sell out worldwide. 

The mother of six who was previously married to Sean Penn and Guy Ritchie continues to find ways to stay relevant. She has collaborated with new artists like Dua Lipa and is working on a biographical film about her life. Madonna has co-written the script with Diablo Cody and is set to direct the feature, with Julia Garner cast in the role of Madonna. 

As Madonna celebrates her 40th year in the music business, we thought we’d go back to where it all began and look at some pictures of a young Madonna. 

15 Pictures of a Young Madonna

1. Fresh Off the Boat

@webo_1958/Instagram

This great snap of a young Madonna was taken not long after she arrived in New York. Photographer Mick Rock took the photo while in a local record store, with Madonna cheekily sticking out her tongue. Notice her hair was super short at that time too. 

2. The Very Beginning

Before she broke out Madonna was a struggling artist like so many others. Taken by photographer Gary Burke, the photo shows a very young Madonna getting ready for rehearsals. She looks nothing like she would become, with her dull fringe and make-up-free face a million miles away from the Madonna we all know and love. 

3. Dance To the Rhythm

@madonnaqueenpics/Instagram

Before the multi-million dollar record deals, Grammy Award wins, and high-profile romances, Madonna was a naive kid trying to make it as a dancer in New York. She looks nothing like the confident pop star she would become in this picture, although the stripped pink one-piece is great. 

4. Top of the Pops (1984)

TopOfThePopsFan/YouTube

“Holiday” peaked at the second spot on the UK charts in 1983, so it was inevitable that Madonna would appear on Top of the Pops. The British chart show is an institution that all the big stars would go on when they made it in the UK.

While the quality of this image isn’t great, it’s clear to see Madge enjoying herself. The outfit is totally 80s too. You can watch her energetic performance here. 

5. The Great Peace March

@therealrobertochiaravalloti/Instagram

This photo of the Material Girl was taken at the Great Peace March in 1985. Along with a heap of other celebrities and everyday folk, Madonna was part of the march and shot a commercial to promote peace. Her floral outfit looks like someone from the 16th century but was considered fashionable in the 80s. 

6. Like a Virgin

Madonna/YouTube

Going blonde for the release of her sophomore album Like a Virgin, the music video clip of the single of the same name features the singer strutting about Venice while also dressed in white and looking seductive. Madonna’s first number-one single in America kick-started her career and she never looked back. 

7. Virgin Tour

@madonna_a_retrospective/Instagram

This photo shows Madonna and her touring band posing during a stop on the “Virgin Tour “of 1985. Favoring another white outfit, Madonna’s brunette hair hangs about her face while her red lip adds a touch of sensuality. Her band, on the other hand, look like they stepped straight out of a nightclub, but maybe that’s what the photo shoot required. 

8. Desperately Seeking Susan 

MGM/YouTube

In between the recordings of Like a Virgin and True Blue, Madonna found time to star in her debut film, Desperately Seeking Susan. The film has something to do with personal ads, a bored housewife, and mobsters, but all you need to know is Madonna absolutely shines as drifter Susan Thomas. Well worth a watch, especially if you’ve only seen the pop star in Swept Away, one of the worst movies ever made. 

9. Material Girl

Jorge Peña Audrey Hepburn/YouTube

Looking glam as fuck, Madonna could elevate her appearance very easily with a dash of lipstick or a fancy dress. In the “Material Girl” music video she wears a bright pink dress and interacts with several good-looking chaps dressed in suits. Now a proper woman, Madonna was the talk of the town as her star continued to rise. 

10. Blonde Bombshell

Wearing nothing but a low-cut black dress and red lipstick, Madonna is a vision in this photo. The singer and actress appears to be channeling Marilyn Monroe and looks sexy as hell. 

11. Sophisticated 

@itsmadennis/Instagram

While she might have had big hair and colorful clothing in the 80s, Madonna changed things up in the 90s. This image shows a more sophisticated-looking Madonna. With dark hair, glasses, and clothes that cover her goodies, the music industry veteran looks almost virginal. 

12. NSFW

Here is a naughty pic of Madonna wearing some leather gear that doesn’t leave much to the imagination. Apparently taken on New Year’s Eve 1991, it appears to be an outtake from her book Sex, a coffee table book chock full of photos featuring Madonna in rather compromising positions wearing not a great deal. 

As with many things in her life, Sex caused a stir but became a hit, with over 1.5 million copies sold worldwide. 

13. Orange Hair

Never one to conform to the norm, Madonna is continually reinventing herself. In the early 90s, she did just that by dying her hair orange. This enchanting photo from Herb Ritts really captures Madonna’s subtle beauty and is a great example of how something as small as different hair color can totally change how a person looks. 

14. Body of Evidence

Shout! Factory/YouTube

Why Madonna decided to star in this cheap Basic Instinct rip-off is anyone’s guess. How Willem Dafoe ended up in the movie as the male lead is another unanswerable question. Body of Evidence plays more like a comedy than a thriller thanks to Madonna’s terrible acting and the ridiculous plot.

15. Captain Madonna

Wearing a navy cap and staring sensually into the camera, this photo is enough to make any grown man crumble. Hot stuff. 

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