Madonna real name born

American singer and actress (born 1958)

This article is about the singer.

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For the religious figure, see Mary, mother of Jesus. For other uses, see Madonna (disambiguation).

"Queen of Pop" redirects here. For other uses, see Queen of Pop (disambiguation).

Madonna Louise Ciccone^[a] (chih-KOH-nee; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress.

Commonly known as the "Queen of Pop", she has been recognized for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting and visual presentation.

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Madonna's works, which incorporate social, political, sexual, and religious themes, have generated both controversy and critical acclaim. A cultural icon spanning both the 20th and 21st centuries, she was called one of the most "well-documented figures of the modern age" by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.

Various scholarly, literary and artistic works have been created about her, including an academic sub-d