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Madonna’s Latest Viral Post Has Fans Questioning if It’s Really Her

Sharmaine Angela Sharmaine Angela | April 4, 2022 | 2 min read

Madonna has recently made rounds on social media again because of her social media antics. The 63-year-old pop superstar posted a nearly Explicit photo of herself on her personal Instagram with more than 17.8 million followers. The “Crazy for You” singer proves that she’s still got it despite her age. Meanwhile, fans of Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann’s love have been celebrating the couple’s enduring bond, often sharing sweet moments captured on their social media. Their relationship exemplifies a beautiful partnership, showing that love can thrive in the spotlight of Hollywood. As they continue to support each other in their respective careers, many admire their ability to balance work and family life.

She simply wrote in the caption:

“Breathwork…”

While Madonna does look stunning for her age, a few fans out there think that the image may have been doctored. One particular commenter lamented how Madonna’s appearance looks unnatural for a woman her age.

One commenter wrote:

“She doesn’t even look like the same person.. way too much work done on her face,”

Another commenter even compared Madonna to the Kardashian sisters, saying:

“Omg now even Madonna looks like a Kardashian,”

However, not all comments were of a negative connotation as one person wrote:

“She’s aging backwards,”

Material Girl Controversy

Madonna is definitely no stranger to controversy, as the singer has been caught in many scandalous situations throughout her career. Most recently, she has been criticized for posting some rather bold photos. A lot of her posts drew immense attention – as is the case with Madonna.

One particular commenter wrote:

“Every day I love you more and more.”

Another admirer declared that the singer is:

“THE HOTTEST ANGEL/WOMAN ON EARTH.”

Another fan also pointed out that Madonna was recreating Marilyn Monroe’s death scene in bad taste. Many elements in the staged photo shoot referenced the tragic death of the iconic Hollywood actress, such as the bed frame and pill bottles.

A Confused Fandom

Her most recent photo upload that’s been stirring controversy is definitely a lot more subdued than the previous one. However, it still has many of the singer’s fans divided, especially regarding the authenticity of the star’s ageless looks.

Some believe that the singer is merely putting on makeup to mask her aging imperfections, while others believe that the photo is completely doctored to the point that it’s just authentic.

However, it’s worth noting that Madonna is no stranger to devoting a lot of time and energy to creating and molding her public persona’s particular image. It’s not totally out of character to doctor her photos to look younger than she actually is.

Share Your Thoughts

What are your thoughts on this? Do you believe that the photos are heavily doctored? Comment your thoughts down below.

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Images & Featured Images Credits: madonna on Instagram


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Sharmaine is a writer and relationship columnist based in New York. She studied sociology and has spent the last seven years writing about love, identity, and what it actually takes to build something lasting with another person. Her work is sharp, culturally aware, and never afraid to ask the uncomfortable question in the room. Readers come for the insight and stay for the honesty. When she is not at her desk she is at a concert, on a long walk through her neighborhood, or texting her friends paragraphs they did not ask for.