HISTORICAL FIGURE Born: August 16,1958
Birthplace: Bay City, Michigan
Madonna is the third of six children and her family is very religious. Her mom died at age 5 of breast cancer. Her dad later on married her stepmother, who was their maid at the time. She was a straight-A student, cheerleader, and disciplined dancer who graduated from high school a semester early. She earned a dancing scholarship to attend the University of Michigan. She later on moved to New York in order to further her dance career. She later was introduced to the head of vaudeville review in Paris to work as a showgirl by David Gilroy, who she was dating at the time. While in France she fell in love with singing and performing and joined a band by being the drummer and later on being the lead singer. In the 80's she formed many bands named "Madonna & the Sky","The Millionaires" and "Emmy". She decided to have a solo career and hired her own manager. A friend of hers wrote her first hit called "Everybody". After that she signed her first record deal with Sire Records. Her career began with the songs "Borderline", "Lucky star" and "Holiday". She also starred in many films.
FUN FACTS
- The nickname her father would call her as a child was "little Noni".
- She's related to both Gwen Stefani and Celine Dion.
IMPORTANT WORKS AND AWARDS
- 4 ASCAP Awards
- 8 Billboard Music Awards
ACCOMPLISHMENT
Madonna's accomplishment was being a pop icon. She wore many different outfits and hairstyles. Madonna was every girls role model. She started many different sexy looks. Fire example with the dirty blond messy hair look with the bow, layers of clothes on, tights and many accessories.
SIGNIFICANCE
Madonnas significance is she created her own style and music. She accomplished her dreams to be famous and successful. She is sexy, brave, smart and strong and changed the pop culture and entertainment.
