Madonna Louise Ciccone
An All American Singer, Songwriter and Actress!
"Queen of Pop!"
Performing since she was 11 years she has captured audiences around the world for over 36 years!
Obstacles
- Lost her mother to breast cancer at the age of 5
- Didn't have very much money, came to NY with $35
- Was raped as a young woman
-Was judged as being too sexual, and scrutinized by the Pope who encouraged people to not attend her concert
Childhood
- Claims that she "Lived a lonely childhood.."
-Studied very hard, was very ambitious
-Moved to NYC: "Bravest thing I've ever done"
Overcome Obstacles
-"Burning up came to the states as #3 on the Top 100 Songs in 1983
- Kept up new and modern image to keep her audience entertained
"True Blue" toped charts in 28 countries around the world in 1986
-Remained herself and stuck to her values
Achievements
What didn't she do?
- Won Grammy award in 1992
-30 million copies of the album "Immaculate Collection" breaking the world record for a recording artist compilation ever
-Sold 1.5 million of copies of her book "Sex" at $50 a piece