Her confirmation name was Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone.
Brother Christopher Ciccone is an interior designer to the stars. He was also heavily involved in the staging of Madonna's 1990 ("Blond Ambition") and 1993 ("The Girlie Show") world tours and appears in the "Blond Ambition" tour documentary Truth or Dare. She dedicated her first greatest hits collection The Immaculate Collection to "the Pope, my divine inspiration". This was a reference to her brother, whose nickname is also "Pope". He designed the furniture in former President Bill Clinton's Harlem office.
Is distantly related to Canadian superstar Céline Dion.
Her own record label, Maverick Records, was responsible for the success of such stars as Alanis Morissette, Deftones, Me'shell Ndegeocello and Michelle Branch.
Performed with the Alvin Ailey dance troupe.
Has been condemned by the Puerto Rican House of Representatives for pulling a Puerto Rican flag between her legs.
Was offered Meryl Streep's role in Music of the Heart, Michelle Pfeiffer's role in The Fabulous Baker Boys, and Sharon Stone's role in Casino but turned them down; they were all nominated for Oscars for these roles.
Has an IQ of 140.
Designer Stella McCartney, daughter of Paul and Linda, was Matron of Honor at Madonna's second wedding. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow was apparently the first choice but decided against it.
Revealed that Sean Penn was the greatest love of her life in the documentary Truth or Dare.
Her father, Silvio (aka Tony), operates the award-winning Ciccone Vineyard & Winery in Suttons Bay, Michigan, her native state.
On MTV's hit show Celebrity Deathmatch Madonna fought (and defeated) Michael Jackson in a battle royale between the "King and Queen of Pop".
