Our Top 10 Most Marvelous Madonna Moments
The music, fashion, and all around pop-culture icon turns 60 today

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The Queen of Pop music, Madonna, turns 60 today. So to celebrate, we've carefully and expertly curated our top 10 most marvelous moments from the pop superstar to date.
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10. The "80s" Look
Madonna essentially set the trends for the 80s. Her heavy and dark eye makeup, hair bows, accessories, bright clothing, and jewelry was all part of her 1983 self-titled debut album, a look that would go on to inspire style for the entire decade.
Happy Birthday to the Queen of the 80s! #Madonna #Madonna60 pic.twitter.com/qDzRzW4MBO
— 80s Grooves -- (@80sgrooves) August 16, 2018
#Madonna in action!! - #80s
Her FIST concert!! pic.twitter.com/gn0hSeVudP
— SheenaIsAPunkRocker (@77MASH) August 16, 2018
9. "Like a Prayer"
Madonna released her Platinum, No. 1, Like A Prayer title track in 1989. The song sold 2.1 million units in the US and over 5 million worldwide.
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— Janine Gibson (@janinegibson) August 16, 2018
8. The Cone Bra
She's credited with making the "cone bra" famous. The Queen of Pop wore it throughout her Blond Ambition tour in 1990. That specific bra sold for $52,000 at the Christie's Pop Culture auction in London in November of 2012.
7. Armpit Hair
On March 23, 2014, Madonna showed off some nice growth under her arms. The pic slightly broke the internet, causing controversy and also stirring gossip.
Madonna showed off her armpit hair: http://t.co/0DE37lr9q8 pic.twitter.com/KN5mC4PxH5
— The Cut (@TheCut) March 23, 2014
6. "Vogue"
It's Madge's second-highest selling song. The single is off the Dick Tracy soundtrack album. The 1990's film starred Madonna as Breathless Mahoney along with her then-boyfriend, since ex, Warren Beatty. "Vogue" sold 6 million units worldwide and went 2x Platinum in both the US and Australia.
5. Sean Penn Marriage
Madonna was wed to her first husband on this day, in 1985. The marriage certainly went through it's ups and downs, finally concluding with a divorce in 1989.
Aug 16, 1985: Madonna married Sean Penn (on her 27th birthday). #80s They divorced in September 1989. pic.twitter.com/vj6T09tr9W
— Old School 80s (@OldSchool80s) August 16, 2018
4. Looking Absolutely Timeless At Any Time
Madonna has this un-teachable ability to look dashingly timeless and captivating, wherever and whenever she arrives on location. Especially so during her 2011 Met Gala appearance where she wore this star-studded pale blue satin gown from Stella McCartney. The appearance was dedicated to the late Alexander McQueen.
.@Madonna at Met Gala events through the years = PART 3 (2011) pic.twitter.com/7FypqVFV2L
— COMMON MADONNA FAN (@CommonMadgeFan) December 7, 2017
3. The Britney & Christina Aguilera VMA Kiss
Arguably one of the most iconic pop-culture moments of that year, Madonna's live, onstage kiss with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards issa definite mood.
The kiss between Britney Spears, Madonna and Christina Aguilera in live at the VMA’s in 2003 is the most iconic and controversial moment in the pop history. pic.twitter.com/uNb3UjzVeZ
— britney plage (@BritneyPlage) June 6, 2018
2. "Hung Up"
It's Madonna's highest selling song... ever. Her first single off her 10th studio album, Confessions on a Dance Floor, went Platinum in the US, 2x Platinum in Canada, and sold 9 million units worldwide.
1. Madonna Turning 60
This in itself seems like it should be its own holiday and we should get off work. Madonna counted down the days to her big 6-0, just like anyone would.
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C O U N T D W N ..............Getting Ready For My Spankings! ------------------ pic.twitter.com/C1LAMHSjeC
— Madonna (@Madonna) August 12, 2018
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3 more Days...........------ Let us all Eat C A K E!! ---------------- #birthday #cake #fun #celebrate #blessed. @EllenVUnwerth pic.twitter.com/PLZ78SFYyX
— Madonna (@Madonna) August 13, 2018
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Today I am wearing C A K E on my head! ----! 2 More days................ -------------- pic.twitter.com/YUCAi2LMgf
— Madonna (@Madonna) August 14, 2018
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Woke up like this............ ---- --. O N E M O R E D A Y!! -------- pic.twitter.com/AcG9TbkFcx
— Madonna (@Madonna) August 15, 2018
And, 0, just in case you forgot who the official Queen of Pop is...
In case someone forgot! ----------------♥️----#birthday #magic #Marakesh pic.twitter.com/B0x2qaztAG
— Madonna (@Madonna) August 16, 2018
Happy 60th birthday, Madonna. Here's to many, many more!
Keep slaying, fierce queen!
My look when ever someone says............”Trust Me!” ------ #becausewhy