Madonna and all six of her children.Photo: Madonna/Instagram
WhileMadonnamight be known as the Queen of Pop to much of the world, toLourdes,Rocco,David,Mercy,Estere and Stellashe’s just mom!
From Fashion Week appearances to family dinners, take a look back at some of the sweetest photos of Madonna and her kids.
01of 36Dynamic DuoLourdes Leon and Rocco Ritchie.Pascal Le Segretain/GettyFor 2023 Paris Fashion Week Rocco and Lourdes — who celebrates her 27th birthday today —stepped out in style.
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Dynamic Duo
Lourdes Leon and Rocco Ritchie.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty
Pascal Le Segretain/Getty
For 2023 Paris Fashion Week Rocco and Lourdes — who celebrates her 27th birthday today —stepped out in style.
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When Worlds Collide
Madonna and Beyoncé pose with their daughters.Madonna/Instagram
Madonna/Instagram
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Feeling Grateful
Madonna and David.madonna/instagram
madonna/instagram
“As a mother, you can really get caught up in the needs of your children and the seemingly endless giving,” she wrote. “But when the chips were down, my children really showed up for me. I saw a side to them I had never seen before. It made all the difference.”
04of 36Mother-Son EmbraceRocco Ritchie and Madonna.Mert Alas/InstagramThe “Material Girl” singer celebrated her 65th birthday in August 2023 with a trip to Lisbon along with all six of her children. In one shot, shared to Instagram,the proud mama is seen embracing Rocco— whose birthday is just a few days before the Queen of Pop’s.
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Mother-Son Embrace
Rocco Ritchie and Madonna.Mert Alas/Instagram
Mert Alas/Instagram
The “Material Girl” singer celebrated her 65th birthday in August 2023 with a trip to Lisbon along with all six of her children. In one shot, shared to Instagram,the proud mama is seen embracing Rocco— whose birthday is just a few days before the Queen of Pop’s.
05of 36Mama’s BoyMadonna with Rocco Ritchie.Madonna InstagramAnd while celebrating her eldest son’s 23rd birthday, Madonna shared a look back at sweet memories with “dearest Rocco” and wrote:“Life with You Has been an adventure.”
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Mama’s Boy
Madonna with Rocco Ritchie.Madonna Instagram
Madonna Instagram
And while celebrating her eldest son’s 23rd birthday, Madonna shared a look back at sweet memories with “dearest Rocco” and wrote:“Life with You Has been an adventure.”
06of 36Happy GraduatesMadonna celebrates her twins' graduation.madonna/instagram; gettyMadonna’s youngest girls celebrated a milestone when they graduated elementary school in 2023. The proud mom shared a photo of Stella and Estere in their adorable blue cap and gowns along with the caption, “2 Kweens!!!! Happy Graduation!”
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Happy Graduates
Madonna celebrates her twins' graduation.madonna/instagram; getty
madonna/instagram; getty
Madonna’s youngest girls celebrated a milestone when they graduated elementary school in 2023. The proud mom shared a photo of Stella and Estere in their adorable blue cap and gowns along with the caption, “2 Kweens!!!! Happy Graduation!”
07of 36All in the FamilyMadonna celebrates Thanksgiving with all six of her children.Madonna/InstagramMadonna and her six kids were all dressed to the nines for their Thanksgiving celebration in 2022.She shared a collection of photosalong with the caption, “What I’m thankful for.”
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All in the Family
Madonna celebrates Thanksgiving with all six of her children.Madonna/Instagram
Madonna and her six kids were all dressed to the nines for their Thanksgiving celebration in 2022.She shared a collection of photosalong with the caption, “What I’m thankful for.”
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Fashionable Trio
Rocco Ritchie, Madonna and Lourdes Leon.Nina Westervelt/WWD/Getty
09of 36Milestone BirthdayMadonna with twins Stella and Estere.madonna/instagramTo celebrate her twins' 10th birthday, Madonna shared a sweet montage of memories along with the note: “Happy birthday Estere and Stella Mwale! 💖💖 You both bring so much Love- Laughter and Light ✨✨ into all of our lives!! 💕💕. I cannot believe you’re already 10 years old! 🎉🎉🎂🎂🌈🌈🦄🦄 🇲🇼🇲🇼”
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Milestone Birthday
Madonna with twins Stella and Estere.madonna/instagram
To celebrate her twins' 10th birthday, Madonna shared a sweet montage of memories along with the note: “Happy birthday Estere and Stella Mwale! 💖💖 You both bring so much Love- Laughter and Light ✨✨ into all of our lives!! 💕💕. I cannot believe you’re already 10 years old! 🎉🎉🎂🎂🌈🌈🦄🦄 🇲🇼🇲🇼”
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“Last night was fire,” Madonna wrote of her family’s Fourth of July celebrations in 2022.
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Family Vacation
Madonna’s family.Madonna/Instagram
On Jan. 7, 2022, the singer shared photos from her snowy vacation in Saanen, Switzerland, including a family snap featuring all six of her children.
“Farewell Gstaad……….We will never forget your Mountains or your Moonshine! ❄️⛷🏔🌙 💙🥲,” Madonna captioned the carousel of photos from the trip.
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Birthday Reunion
Madonna, Rocco Ritchie, Lourdes Leon and family.Ricardo Gomes
Madonna is mom to sons Rocco Ritchie, 21, and David Banda, 16, whom she shares with ex Guy Ritchie; daughter Lourdes Leon, 25, whom she shares with ex Carlos Leon; plus daughters Mercy, 15, and twins Estere and Stella, 9.
13of 36Power PoseRocco and his brother.Madonna/InstagramLove you, brother! The “Material Girl” singer shared a throwback of her sons striking a pose with traditional Zulu shields as part of an Instagram tribute for Rocco’s21st birthday.“We Have Been on many Trips together around the World 🌎🌍🌏 But the Greatest journey i have taken with you is the one inside my ♥️,” she captioned the carousel.
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Power Pose
Rocco and his brother.Madonna/Instagram
Love you, brother! The “Material Girl” singer shared a throwback of her sons striking a pose with traditional Zulu shields as part of an Instagram tribute for Rocco’s21st birthday.
“We Have Been on many Trips together around the World 🌎🌍🌏 But the Greatest journey i have taken with you is the one inside my ♥️,” she captioned the carousel.
14of 36HomecomingMadonna and her children with her father Silvio.madonna/instagramParty time! Five of Madonna’s six gathered for grandfather Silivio’s 90th birthday, aspecial celebrationat Ciccone Vineyard & Winery in the singer’s native Michigan.“My father is a survivor growing up as an Italian Immigrant in the US and living thru many traumas but always working hard for everything he had — He taught me the importance of hard work and earning one’s way in life………….Again I thank you, 🙏🏼"she wrote in a post.
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Homecoming
Madonna and her children with her father Silvio.madonna/instagram
Party time! Five of Madonna’s six gathered for grandfather Silivio’s 90th birthday, aspecial celebrationat Ciccone Vineyard & Winery in the singer’s native Michigan.
“My father is a survivor growing up as an Italian Immigrant in the US and living thru many traumas but always working hard for everything he had — He taught me the importance of hard work and earning one’s way in life………….Again I thank you, 🙏🏼"she wrote in a post.
15of 36Making a SplashThe twins.Madonna/InstagramThe twins showed off their skateboarding skills and pedaled on a paddle boat on what Madonnasummed upas a “happy day” — the end of a year of homeschooling!
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Making a Splash
The twins.Madonna/Instagram
The twins showed off their skateboarding skills and pedaled on a paddle boat on what Madonnasummed upas a “happy day” — the end of a year of homeschooling!
16of 36Mommy and MeMadonna and Lourdes Leon.Madonna/Instagram"Like Pieces of your Heart Walking around outside of you,” Madonna mused about motherhood, sharing a shot of her and Lourdessnuggling closefor a selfie in the spring.
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Mommy and Me
Madonna and Lourdes Leon.Madonna/Instagram
“Like Pieces of your Heart Walking around outside of you,” Madonna mused about motherhood, sharing a shot of her and Lourdessnuggling closefor a selfie in the spring.
17of 36Sweet SelfieMadonna and Mercy.Madonna/InstagramIt was a matching moment for mom and daughter when Mercy James and Madonna twinned in turquoise at her 15th birthday party.In another fun moments from the Instagram montage, the birthday girl gave her younger sister a hand with her skateboarding form — and beamed in a group pic with her mom, some of her siblings, and Rosie O’Donnell with family at the skatepark party!
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Sweet Selfie
Madonna and Mercy.Madonna/Instagram
It was a matching moment for mom and daughter when Mercy James and Madonna twinned in turquoise at her 15th birthday party.
In another fun moments from the Instagram montage, the birthday girl gave her younger sister a hand with her skateboarding form — and beamed in a group pic with her mom, some of her siblings, and Rosie O’Donnell with family at the skatepark party!
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Family Fun
Madonna and her family.Madonna/Instagram
“Beautiful Souvenir ………….Giving Thanks,” she wrote of a montage of home videos, adding the hashtag #everyday. Boyfriend Ahlamalik Williams also attended the festivities as well.
19of 36Anniversary VisitMadonna with her children.Madonna/InstagramGang’s all here! Madonna posted a photo with all six of her childrenin July 2018as the group visited the Malawi hospital she built one year after its opening.
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Anniversary Visit
Madonna with her children.Madonna/Instagram
Gang’s all here! Madonna posted a photo with all six of her childrenin July 2018as the group visited the Malawi hospital she built one year after its opening.
20of 36Like Mother, Like DaughterStella.Madonna/InstagramStella showed she already has her mom’s style in an artsyFebruary 2018 photo.
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Like Mother, Like Daughter
Stella.Madonna/Instagram
Stella showed she already has her mom’s style in an artsyFebruary 2018 photo.
21of 36Capturing the MomentMadonna and Mercy.Madonna/InstagramIn a January 2018 birthday message to Mercy, Madonna called her daughter a “rare and beautiful child.”
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Capturing the Moment
In a January 2018 birthday message to Mercy, Madonna called her daughter a “rare and beautiful child.”
22of 36Game TimeDavid and the twins.David played proud big bro when his sisters came to his soccer game — andhe scored two goals!
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Game Time
David and the twins.
David played proud big bro when his sisters came to his soccer game — andhe scored two goals!
23of 36Proud MamaMercy and the twins.Madonna/InstagramMadonna’s pride in her children was evident in herMother’s Day 2018 photo.
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Proud Mama
Mercy and the twins.Madonna/Instagram
Madonna’s pride in her children was evident in herMother’s Day 2018 photo.
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“I can get through my day now!!“Madonna wrotealongside this bright shot of her youngest children — and so can we!
25of 36Seeing DoubleThe twins.Matching outfits, matching headbands and matching snacks for Estere and Stella in this smiley shot.
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Seeing Double
The twins.
Matching outfits, matching headbands and matching snacks for Estere and Stella in this smiley shot.
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Boat Day
27of 36A Good CauseMadonna with son David and daughter Stella.Thoko Chikondi/APIt was a family affair! Madonna planted a kiss on her daughter, Stella, as son David carried the tot during the opening ceremony of The Mercy James Institute for Pediatric Surgery and Intensive Care in Malawi.
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A Good Cause
Madonna with son David and daughter Stella.Thoko Chikondi/AP
It was a family affair! Madonna planted a kiss on her daughter, Stella, as son David carried the tot during the opening ceremony of The Mercy James Institute for Pediatric Surgery and Intensive Care in Malawi.
28of 36Nap Time!Madonna, the twins and David.Madonna/InstagramThe singer shared a sweet photo on both Twitter and Instagram that showed twins Stella and Estere sleeping on top of brother David while the trio dozed on a couch. Madonna was there too, sleeping on the couch’s cushions alongside a fourth unidentified child.
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Nap Time!
Madonna, the twins and David.Madonna/Instagram
The singer shared a sweet photo on both Twitter and Instagram that showed twins Stella and Estere sleeping on top of brother David while the trio dozed on a couch. Madonna was there too, sleeping on the couch’s cushions alongside a fourth unidentified child.
29of 36Soccer StarsThe twins.Madonna/InstagramFuture sports superstars! Madonna’s twin daughters geared up for soccer practice.
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Soccer Stars
Future sports superstars! Madonna’s twin daughters geared up for soccer practice.
30of 36Big SmilesMercy, David and the twins.Madonna/InstagramEstere and Stella wore matching butterfly pajamas while flashing their big smiles alongside older siblings Mercy and David.“Pajama Game on…The Revolution of [love] starts at home!” the singer captioned thephotowith several crying-laughing emoji faces and a heart emoji.
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Big Smiles
Mercy, David and the twins.Madonna/Instagram
Estere and Stella wore matching butterfly pajamas while flashing their big smiles alongside older siblings Mercy and David.
“Pajama Game on…The Revolution of [love] starts at home!” the singer captioned thephotowith several crying-laughing emoji faces and a heart emoji.
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Two of a Kind
The twins.Source: Madonna/Instagram
32of 36Playing Dress UpThe twins.Madonna/InstagramMadonna’s twin daughters are pint-sized fashionistas! The pop icon shared a sweet photo of her youngest girls striking a candid pose while trying on a brunette and blonde wig from their mom’s collection. “Getting Ready For the week Ahead,” she captioned the post.
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Playing Dress Up
Madonna’s twin daughters are pint-sized fashionistas! The pop icon shared a sweet photo of her youngest girls striking a candid pose while trying on a brunette and blonde wig from their mom’s collection. “Getting Ready For the week Ahead,” she captioned the post.
33of 36Big Sister DutyLourdes and the twins.Madonna/Instagram"3 Beauties! Lola spends time with twins, Stella and Estere at Home of Hope Orphanage,“the songstress wrote, captioning a photo of her eldest with the twins.
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Big Sister Duty
Lourdes and the twins.Madonna/Instagram
“3 Beauties! Lola spends time with twins, Stella and Estere at Home of Hope Orphanage,“the songstress wrote, captioning a photo of her eldest with the twins.
34of 36Tight SqueezeMadonna and Mercy.Thoko Chikondi/APIn July 2017, Madonna opened Malawi’s first-ever pediatric surgery and intensive care center, which she named The Mercy James Institute for Pediatric Surgery and Intensive Care, after her daughter. At the opening ceremony, thepop icon opened up about Mercy, who was suffering from malaria when Madonna first met and eventually adopted the then-4-year-old girl.“I fought for Mercy, and I won. It wasn’t easy,” Madonna said. “And with the blood, sweat, and tears of so many people here today, we fought for this hospital — and we won. So I’m here to say: never, ever give up on your dreams. Never stop fighting for what you believe in. And finally: Love conquers all.”
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Tight Squeeze
Madonna and Mercy.Thoko Chikondi/AP
In July 2017, Madonna opened Malawi’s first-ever pediatric surgery and intensive care center, which she named The Mercy James Institute for Pediatric Surgery and Intensive Care, after her daughter. At the opening ceremony, thepop icon opened up about Mercy, who was suffering from malaria when Madonna first met and eventually adopted the then-4-year-old girl.
“I fought for Mercy, and I won. It wasn’t easy,” Madonna said. “And with the blood, sweat, and tears of so many people here today, we fought for this hospital — and we won. So I’m here to say: never, ever give up on your dreams. Never stop fighting for what you believe in. And finally: Love conquers all.”
35of 36Special MomentMadonna with Estere and Stella.madonna/InstagramDouble the love! Confirming Estere and Stella’s adoption from Malawi in 2017, Madonna wrote, “I have completed the process of adopting twin sisters from Malawi and am overjoyed that they are now part of our family,” she wrote alongside a photo of herself holding hands with her daughters. “I am deeply grateful to all those in Malawi who helped make this possible.”
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Special Moment
Madonna with Estere and Stella.madonna/Instagram
Double the love! Confirming Estere and Stella’s adoption from Malawi in 2017, Madonna wrote, “I have completed the process of adopting twin sisters from Malawi and am overjoyed that they are now part of our family,” she wrote alongside a photo of herself holding hands with her daughters. “I am deeply grateful to all those in Malawi who helped make this possible.”
36of 36Important VisitDavid, Madonna and Mercy.Source: Madonna/InstagramMercy, David and Madonna came together to promote the new Pediatric Surgery Hospital in Blantyre, Malawi, in 2016.
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Important Visit
David, Madonna and Mercy.Source: Madonna/Instagram
Mercy, David and Madonna came together to promote the new Pediatric Surgery Hospital in Blantyre, Malawi, in 2016.
source: people.com
