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Madonna was born  Madonna Louise Ciccone  on August 16, 1958, in  Bay City, Michigan, USA. 

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Madonna was raised in a strict Catholic household and attended Catholic schools throughout her childhood. 

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Madonna's first job  was as a Dunkin' Donuts  cashier in New York City. 

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Madonna has written  several children's books, including "The English Roses" and "Mr. Peabody's Apples." 

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Madonna is a trained  dancer and studied  with Alvin Ailey and  Martha Graham. 

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Madonna is fluent in Italian  and has studied several other languages, including French, Spanish, and Hebrew. 

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Madonna's iconic "cone bra"  was designed by Jean Paul Gaultier for her 1990  "Blonde Ambition" tour. 

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Madonna has been involved  in several high-profile romances, including relationships with Warren Beatty, Dennis Rodman, and Guy Ritchie. 

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Madonna has been  known to collect  antique crucifixes and  religious art. 

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Madonna is a philanthropist  & has supported several  charities, including Raising  Malawi and the Elton  John AIDS Foundation.