This materialistic diva, Madonna, embraced la dolce vita in grand style as she turned 67 on August 16. She offered a glimpse into her opulent birthday bash in Italy, celebrating the milestone in a manner that perfectly mirrored her iconic persona. "For years, my heart has yearned to witness the storied Palio horse race in Siena, an event that has marked my birthday since 1482!" she exclaimed in an Instagram video posted on August 19. "Words falter in describing the electric excitement, the nail-biting suspense, and the mesmerizing spectacle! It's a hallowed ritual, a sight to behold as thousands stand in hushed reverence before the race commences!"
True to her word, the "Holiday" crooner attended the historic race accompanied by her 28-year-old beau, Akeem Morris, and her eldest daughters, Lourdes, 26, and Mercy, 19. (She is also the proud mother of Rocco, 25, David, 19, and 12-year-old twins Stella and Estere.) "The race defies all attempts at description," she enthused. "Grazie Mille! Dreams do materialize! Happy Birthday to me! Ciao Italia!"
Yet, her Italian festivities were far from over. Besides taking in the Palio de Siena, Madonna dined with her beloved ones, strolled through the city's cobblestone streets, visited an art museum, and raved about Mercy's pianistic prowess. However, the grand climax of her celebrations unfolded later that evening at the Teatro Grande, where she hosted a family gathering extraordinaire. The Grammy Award winner's bash was a visual spectacle, complete with fireworks and an oversized Labubu birthday cake. After blowing out the candles on her doll-inspired dessert, she posed for a heartwarming snapshot with all six of her children.
Madonna's festive post followed a week after she paid tribute to another beloved Leo in her life. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROCCO—your journey, a winding path through myriad moods and transformations, has been turbulent yet filled with astonishing surprises," she penned in an August 11 Instagram dedication. "Yet, amidst it all, your insatiable curiosity and artistic soul have served as the unwavering bond that keeps us intertwined." She concluded her heartfelt message by acknowledging her son's career as a painter, writing, "Thank God for Art. Thank God for you. We have shared countless lifetimes together."
