How old is Madonna? Age, career timeline for singer, from first album to 2026 World Cup

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The pastures that have hosted this year’s World Cup have been adorned with stars, including Argentine supernova Lionel Messi and Spanish phenom Lamine Yamal. And yet, arguably no player taking part in Sunday’s final carries as much weight with the general public as one of the headliners for the halftime show that will split the first and second half of the fixture apart: Madonna.

The U.S.-born artist has been one of the foremost names in pop music for the better part of 50 years. She’ll hope to use her appearance at Sunday’s spectacle as a way to remind the masses of onlookers about her stature, right in time for her latest album release.

With that, here’s a look at Madonna’s age and career timeline up to now.

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How old is Madonna?

Madonna is 67 years old. She was born on Aug. 16, 1958, in Bay City, Michigan. She moved to New York in pursuit of a career in show business as a 20-year-old in 1978.

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Madonna career timeline

Madonna has proven one of music’s most popular acts since emerging in the early 1980s, logging upwards of more than 300 million record sales, according to ChartMasters. A seven-time Grammy winner, Madonna is one of the most accomplished artists in music history, collecting more than 500 awards across her career.

Twelve of her songs have topped the Billboard charts, making her one of eight artists to accomplish the feat. Her musical exploits have proven exceedingly profitable, too. Madonna’s net worth is valued at $850 million, per Celebrity Net Worth, surpassing the likes of Drake, Jennifer Lopez and Lady Gaga, among others.

With that, here’s a look at Madonna’s album and single releases to date.

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