On the Queen of Pop's 64th birthday, we turn back in time to look at these photos of her young rise to stardom.

Renowned as the Queen of Pop, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/men/madonna-protege-levis-model-nick-kamen-dies" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Madonna</a> has been making strides in the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/23-artists-music-industry-new-years-resolutions-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener">music industry</a> for women since the '80s. Known for being one of the first overtly sexual performers, her music covered all sorts of topics, ranging from social and political issues to religion and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/wellness/crystals-for-libido-sex-life" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sex</a>. In addition to being one of the most iconic singers of her time, she is also a star songwriter, dancer, actress, producer, director, and businesswoman&mdash;this woman can do it all. However, she wasn&rsquo;t always planning to venture into music.
<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/travel-living/madonna-buys-the-weeknd-hidden-hills-mansion-19-million" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Madonna</a> moved to New York City at the age of 19 in 1978 to pursue modern dancing, but she dove into music when she began collaborating and performing as a drummer and vocalist in her bands, Breakfast Club and Emmy. Just five years later, she released her debut solo album, Madonna, in 1983, then Like a Virgin (1984), True Blue (1986), Like a Prayer (1989), Erotica (1992), Bedtime Stories (1994), Ray of Light (1998), Music (2000), American Life (2003), Confessions on a Dance Floor (2005), Hard Candy (2008), MDNA (2012), Rebel Heart (2015), and Madam X (2019). She&rsquo;s had countless number-one singles during her career and some of her most iconic songs to this day include &ldquo;Like a Virgin,&rdquo; &ldquo;Hung Up,&rdquo; &ldquo;Vogue,&rdquo; &ldquo;Material Girl,&rdquo; &ldquo;Take a Bow,&rdquo; &ldquo;Frozen,&rdquo; and &ldquo;4 Minutes.&rdquo;
This year, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Madonna's debut, she will renew her partnership with Warner Music Group, bringing the entirety of her discography to the WMG catalog. Throughout 2022, the music legend will release extended deluxe versions of her biggest albums accompanied by exciting events in tribute to her decades-long career. She also released a biographical documentary titled Madame X last October&nbsp;on the streaming service Paramount+. The superstar is already taking 2022 by storm and recently lent her talents to another pop icon <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/every-beyonce-album-era-from-dangerously-in-love-to-renaissance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Beyonc&eacute;</a> for her latest "Break My Soul (The Queens Remix)." Queen B sampled Madonna's iconic "Vogue"&nbsp;track while highlighting Black female artists. Madonna's vocals are still heavily dispersed throughout the song.
Additionally, wearing many hats throughout her career, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/madonna-donatella-versace-tribute" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Madonna</a> began acting in 1985 in Desperately Seeking Susan, and she went on to star in Evita (1996), Who&rsquo;s That Girl (1987), Dick Tracy (1990), and several more films. Today, she remains the highest-grossing solo touring artist in the U.S. ever, and she&rsquo;s the best-selling female recording artist of all time, according to Guinness World Records. On her 64th birthday, look back on young photos of <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/happy-birthday-madonna-discover-10-little-known-facts-happy-birthday-madonna-60-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Madonna</a> as she earned her icon status.

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