- An uncommon capture encompassing all her offspring.
Madonna, at 66, celebrated her birthday in Italy with a grand bash. Her brood, which included her biological kids Lourdes Leon, 27, and Rocco Ritchie, 24, as well as her adopted kids David Banda, 18, Mercy James, 18, Stella, and Estere, 11, were all present. Monday saw Madonna share a series of photos on Instagram with the caption "The Sweet Life," showcasing the festivities of the recent days. The last photo in the series depicted Madonna with her kids. This uncommon family snapshot was captured at the Grand Theatre of Pompeii, where an alfresco dinner was organized. Many of Madonna's well-known buddies and her rumored new flame, footballer Akeem Morris, 28, were also in attendance. Besides celebrating her own birthday, Madonna declared that she would be sponsoring a theater initiative for children and teenagers in the Italian region for a whole year.
Before her August 16 birthday, Madonna also celebrated Rocco's, her son with director Guy Ritchie, 24th birthday. A snapshot of Madonna and Rocco standing before a massive birthday cake is featured in her "The Sweet Life" post. In a separate post, Madonna penned down a touching message to her son, now a budding artist: "Happy Birthday Rocco - the bumpy and unpredictable journey through your numerous moods and transformations has been turbulent and filled with twists. However, your insatiable curiosity and artistic spirit have served as the adhesive keeping us bonded. I am grateful to art. I am grateful to you. We've had countless lifetimes together. Thank you for picking me again. I adore you - forever and always."
After sharing her birthday celebrations, Madonna posted a throwback video of herself singing, "♪ I'm going to be a star ♪", reminiscing about her dreams and ambitions. On Rocco's birthday eve, Madonna hosted a small gathering, where they played the song as a tribute to her son's resilience and ambitions.
