Would you ever want to be a famous singer and actress? Madonna did and because she worked really hard is now a famous entertainer. Madonna Louise Ciccone was born on August 16, 1958 in Bay City, Michigan. Madonna is a highly successful woman because she endured many hardships, had a difficult early life and won many amazing awards. Childhood Growing up was hard for Madonna. She had three brothers and two sisters who were very close to her. Madonna’s beloved Mom died from breast cancer when Madonna was five years old. She missed her very much. Three years later, her Dad married again. Madonna’s Dad and Stepmom were very strict and hard-working. Madonna was very active in high school and took classes in piano and jazz dance, and