Madonna at 60: How one woman turned herself into an icon
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Madonna unveils her famous blonde look in the 1986 video for Papa Don't Preach Female stars are too often beset by tragedy. On her 1990 Blond Ambition Tour, Madonna had a startling gender-defying image: the hair and makeup of Monroe more explicit than ever, but with the famous Gaultier conical bra exerting a confident, aggressive sexuality. open image in gallery Madonna performing on her 1993 Girlie Show Tour When topless photos from Madonna’s younger years leaked in 1985, they quickly found themselves in sell-out issues of Penthouse and Playboy. open image in gallery Madonna ends her 2015 BRIT Award performance triumphant While technology and globalisation have made it easier for people to become well known, there has been a dramatic dilution of quality.