Overview

• Speaking to Jay Shetty, Madonna said she "actually contemplated suicide" during the 2015–2016 dispute with ex-husband Guy Ritchie over their son, Rocco.
• She recalled lying on her dressing room floor sobbing while continuing to perform nightly on her Rebel Heart Tour.
• The transatlantic case concluded in 2016 with a settlement allowing Rocco to live in London with his father, according to court records and Ritchie’s attorney.
• Madonna said she and Rocco have since reconciled and are now "really good friends."
• She credited Kabbalah and a broader spiritual practice for helping her cope, and reflected on forgiveness after reconnecting with her late brother before his 2024 death.