Overview

• Madonna revealed a new brunette hairstyle on May 18, 2025, as a tribute to her late mother, Madonna Louise Fortin Ciccone, who died of breast cancer in 1963 when Madonna was five years old.
• The singer captioned her Instagram post, 'I missed my Mother so I channeled her,' explaining the emotional motivation behind the transformation.
• Her mother’s death has been a recurring theme in her artistry, including nightly tributes during her 2003 Celebration Tour and reflections in the Sky documentary 'Becoming Madonna.'
• This latest homage comes a week after Madonna celebrated Mother’s Day with five of her six children, sharing joyful moments with her family.
• Madonna has previously spoken about the profound impact of her mother’s loss, describing it as the greatest tragedy of her life and a driving force behind her creative and personal journey.