Madonna Opens Up About 'Madame X' & Motherhood - Full Interview | TODAY

In this extended interview, Madonna talks to NBC’s Harry Smith about creating her 14th album, “Madame X,” performing at Pride Island in New York City and what motherhood has taught her.
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[@jeanniesPlanet]

Actually, for being over 60, her voice has not changed much.... she sounds just like she did in the 90’s ❤️

[@brockturner3112]

Maybe early 90s, before she learned how to sing? I love her voice then, and now. But Evita and ROL were vocal masterpieces.

[@JohnSmith-cg2ns]

Quite strange for a human

[@ashertheaudiophile1917]

Yo

[@theshounfiles7898]

yes she does

[@cindyinnew]

She became very English while living in England and married to Guy Ritchie. Now her voice has returned to her earlier days

[@jordan_j_roy]

She’s so creative it’s amazing. Some artists just produce an album and don’t put any thought into it. Madonna comes up with an alter ego, a back story, and conveys so much emotion into her music. She’s still number 1

[@scottyclayton5604]

Anyone who criticizes her age will be her age in a blink of an eye and will not have done a millionth of what this woman has done. And in the grand scheme of life, she is still a young woman.

[@studiot7480]

Well said

[@Merdicano]

True that, its upsetting how she's being criticized for that

[@mcneilgriffith3729]

Scott Clayton wow, this is surely a great perspective!! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 I totally agree!!

[@heisenberg4360]

Nope shes a old hag

[@jonesyacdc]

Shes old illuminated hag steeling your money time and Energy

[@joanofarcxxi]

Notice her face, eyes, and body language when she says that she has her days when she feels like "an open wound". Wow. She felt that.

[@B-ch6uk]

boo hoo

[@freethinkernj7956]

LOL cant see her eye, she's got something on her face

[@saltynutsman1]

PopSugar Sprinkles ...you’re too sensitive popsugar, you always have been.

[@Marifer19]

What is wound? Sorry Im not a native speaker

[@joanofarcxxi]

@@Marifer19 A wound is when you get hurt. Ferida or herida emocional.

[@ropersirvent]

The album is really good. I'm disappointed with the easy shots people are taking at her age. Female artists don't die after 35. Get over it.

[@julesmbc]

Well said :)

[@MARS0l]

THANK YOU!!!

[@pevitzachast6892]

No one gives one whit about Annie Lennox. She herself doesn’t seem to be too concerned about the aging process. She’s an artist and is just good. Madonna cares way too much about her aging. She seems very uncomfortable with it. She’s interesting as an entertainer but an artist is a stretch in my opinion.

[@braunzbaker5419]

pevitzachast Madonna’s not an artist but some of her videos are in the MoMA? Okay makes a lot of sense 🙄

[@TheDealvin]

When she first started she talked about aging stars...and she was mean...so payback....because if you live long enough you will get old....

[@79Cor]

When she is interviewed by someone who is intelligent and asks interesting questions, she is so fascinating to listen to.

[@feliper5081]

Then check this way better interview out! You can tell Madonna appreciates Kate's take on Madame: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnrdoZulhNyMfKc

[@1975ortega]

I completely agree, Cory. I found this interview to be very interesting.

[@ArcaneStar1]

hes an annoying ugly white bald man - the questions arent intelligent madonna is just intelligent - this interviewer is disgusting .

[@evadrake7899]

He is a great interviewer!

[@pugsandcoffeeplease]

@@ArcaneStar1 Wrong.

[@deontaeholland9196]

He’s an awesome interviewer. He flawlessly navigates this interview to a place where Madonna feels comfortable to express herself

[@emiliopucci3793]

Shes amazing. I love that she keeps doing her thing no matter what some people say.

[@WBscorned]

She is EXACTLY the type of person that took this country and burned it to the ground. Disagree with order and decency, but to campaign for the opposite is another story. So dark. And so culturally devastating.

[@Gefferr]

I'm very impressed at Harry Smith's sensitivity as an interviewer.

[@DesertPepper]

He's very good.

[@feliper5081]

No no, this is being intelligent and sensitive with Madonna: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnrdoZulhNyMfKc

[@lorenspagnuolo6892]

Very professional, and I am sure she appreciated it also.

[@lightninseed]

@Tom Jones Not sure but I'm sure plenty of people said that to your father.

[@densiong]

harry smith is one of the best story tellers i have seen. he can read the phone book and you'd still be impressed.

[@alexanderlopez6705]

I'm impressed with this interview.Kudos to Harry Smith. He did his research and he conducted it with so much introspection and respect for the artist that is Madonna. He was able to draw so much from Madonna.

[@joeandduc]

Regardless of her age, I think she’ll never stop brings her talent to this world. All of her work are consistently artistic and entertaining.

[@WBscorned]

She is EXACTLY the type of person that took this country and burned it to the ground. Disagree with order and decency, but to campaign for the opposite is another story. So dark. And so culturally devastating.

[@kignatova3835]

She’s incredible. There’s no one on Madonna’s level. Highly intelligent, full of love for life, always on her own wave. Just perfect.

[@jc2delaga]

What a gentleman he is to Madonna! Great questions! Great interaction! Love it!

[@feliper5081]

this is better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnrdoZulhNyMfKc

[@dita2220]

And Harry does not bow down or kiss her booty. His approach is very inviting. Ss well his questions are well thought out and he actually knows what he is talking about.

[@waynecampbell9398]

Equal equality. He should treat her like a man. It was offensive

[@dantevelez531dv]

She was lowkey rude

[@saltynutsman1]

jc2delaga ...never heard so much gobbledygook 🤪

[@julietcoates8561]

She speaks so eloquently but seems very anxious, she obviously doesnt enjoy doing these types of interviews but he does an amazing job at getting her to open up. Xx

[@anthonymejia2549]

Juliet Coates She must be exhausted of doing back to back interviews, just think about it, she’s been in this game since 1982, and that length of time how many interviews do you think she’s done back to back to back to back?

[@julietcoates8561]

@@anthonymejia2549 i agree, thats probably why she doesnt like doing them,

[@melloneesnyder7434]

Then why do interviews at all? Can't she promote her new album in other ways? I mean there is the internet. She's a pro. The world has evolved in that arena. If it's about the music and the message then why does she feel she needed to use a persona? There's no mystery with mystique.

[@julietcoates8561]

@@melloneesnyder7434 not everyine has easy access to the internet like you and i so she has to 'play the game'. As far as the persona I suspect thats part of the show, the music, the video the outfits, the imagery its what madonna is all about and in my opinion shes one of the best at doing the 'show' ❤

[@lapislazuli7876]

It seems she's on some kind of medication. She slurs. She Stutters. And takes a while to compose her sentences. Something is not quite right there. Contrary to many of her fans on this posts, I do not find her articulate at all In interviews. She never interviews well as a subject because of her defensiveness. This lack of focus and distraction of Madonna's has been a common thread throughout this whole Madame X promotion on various tv chat shows (watch Graham Norton) and interviews such as the Andrew Denton one. Has she taken up drinking alcohol? Seems that it's alcohol plus medication (anti-depressants?) not sure...

[@immanuellasker4273]

After all these years it's the first time I got curious to hear her voice when she's not singing. She is charming actually.

[@jeanniesPlanet]

You must be super young, or lived in a cave.... Madonna has been doing interviews for years, has done several movies, a couple documentaries on her life and even came on Will and Grace 😂😂😂

[@immanuellasker4273]

​@@jeanniesPlanet I live in Italy and I'm not a big fan; hence those appearances were not so evident to me as to the rest of the World but US people I guess

[@mickc4672]

Her answer to who is Madam X, is so poetic, and so dense in meaning, I get shivers.

[@7mandoblu]

People don’t give Madonna enough credit for her artistic talents. I’m listening to the “Madame X” album and it’s a creative, musical masterpiece. The lyrics and music are beautifully raw. Madonna is an artist who constantly pushes the boundaries with her art and I’m constantly inspired by her.

[@LoveAge]

Tell you what they don't do.. They don't listen at all in the first place, they just trash immediately they even hear her name. Quite a few people have passed through my life that came with the - Oh no, you don't like Madonna do you?? ( After seeing the OBVIOUS after taking a look in my music shelves ) So, what i used to do is TRICK them.. Listen to a lot of other music and get them engaged in a conversation about music, anything and everything except Madonna.. and with a sufficient amount of time having passed, after a few drinks ( or a joint ;) i'd suddenly put on a Madonna pearl i was absolutely sure they will never have heard.. like Swim, original, or Father...whatever.. and suddenly these peeps go - Oh that's a really nice song!! WHO is that?? For real, the haters have never listened to her.

[@catcar1937]

Which songs? Because I listened to few and was bored.

[@hamburgcowboy]

I was a huge fan up to Confessions and then I lost interest. With hard candy she wasn't on top anymore. Not setting trends, but running after the trends

[@saintelmosfire85]

@@catcar1937 Wow! Here you go again... Bored and keep saying it in some of the threads? Dear, you need to get a life. Seriously.

[@van_creative]

She is a very interesting artist when you listen to her. Art is art, and she still has a lot to say regardless of her age!

[@katyschildmeyerksapparelde2441]

Vanessa T yep. We are all mentally a different age than our physical body. Often times much younger.

[@MsMasakryczna]

I'd say she has more and more to say BECAUSE of her age

[@curanderoverde]

She's not that old....

[@lisabaughn]

She has more to say because of her age.

[@lisabaughn]

@@MsMasakryczna just wrote the same thing!

[@danielpruett2717]

It’s weird. The echo of the room brings such an open and honest take to this interview. It’s almost dark. It’s almost like your in the room. Or down the hall. Listening to 2 people talk amongst themselves.

[@kimgordon3695]

You're

[@Marcepan541]

Finally she got interview with depth and intelligent questions

[@alarmcaller]

I want 5 hours of this interview. I could listen to these two talk all day long. Great interview!

[@saltynutsman1]

littlebird96 ...”don’t be self obsessed,” says the woman will the sequined eye patch. You numbnuts.

[@aaronmichael9788]

How are y'all gonna clown her for doing something EVERYONE does? We all age! I'm in my 20s but hope I get to see my 60s and be as vibrant as Madge is now. Shes amazing

[@saltynutsman1]

Aaron Michael .....everyone that’s old don’t wear eye patches and pump up their fake lips. If I do I give you permission to make fun of me.

[@africanwoman6197]

Ian Lee that is your way of thinking, don’t try to make it everyone’s standard way of thinking. She is an artist and a very good one at that, I wish people would just stop concentrating on her looks or age and discuss what is relevant here, her album.

[@saltynutsman1]

African Woman ....she’s the one that lives a public life claiming she’s Miss X, a secret agent spy that sleeps with one eye open or whatever ridiculous persona shes acquired to stay relevant in show business. That’s what a comment section is for, so you can tell me what a wonderful creative artist she is and by same token, I can have my own opinion, that it’s a silly, juvenile, gimmick. What kind of person tells another that they should not have an opinion? An arrogant one I think.

[@africanwoman6197]

Ian Lee well I just started my comment with "that is your way of thinking,,,,". Meaning it’s your opinion, not everyone else and definitely not mine too. You just wrote its an image she is putting for showsbiz, so why are you behaving like this is who she is in real life, like she will be hanging in the kitchen making coffee looking like madam x! You sound like those kids covering themselves with tattoos because they saw a famous person having them, then they realise ten years later those famous people did not even have tattoos to begin with, it was just an image.

[@gracelovetorres1498]

She’s a goddess always ❤️💕❤️💕

[@Twistnsine]

Such a sensitive and intelligent interview ❤️

[@ShellyBomb]

Wonderful interview Harry Smith ... I have gone down a MADONNA rabbit 🐰 hole the last few days; I realize how much I have missed her ~ 💖

[@mrqs1549]

Let me tell you something Madonna. I never, ever had any conflict about what I feel for you. Since 1983, my love for you just get stronger and stronger.

[@gabrielpepin6586]

@ola cola I swear To Lucifer she's Not👹😂🤣😂🤣😂GET LOST🤘

[@Irishgui83]

@ola cola this is what religion does to you, folks. Turns you crazy.

[@samthegreat1341]

Sad sad sad. You don't know her? I love my music and my bands too but I'm not in love with them and don't idolize them...

[@sonicjet7759]

Madonna is still alive in 2019: shes proof the 1980s ARE NOT OVER YET!!!

[@Amours1113]

😅😅😅😅🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@vinhthanhnguyen]

She is in a very good place right now - thoughtful, retrospective, grateful, and inspired.

[@crazywildperson1881]

@lemon soda ice cream waffles muffins n sh!t shut up

[@saintelmosfire85]

@lemon soda ice cream waffles muffins n sh!t You've mistaken her for your mom

[@morganolfursson2560]

Harry is phenomenal . This man is a legend . Madonna is a legend . This interview is gold .

[@leolight5369]

And you are sad.

[@morganolfursson2560]

@@leolight5369 How so ?

[@That-Wanderer]

She is a Freemason, illuminati satanist...

[@vacationboyvideos]

Your so cute!

[@saltynutsman1]

Morgan Olfursson ...the interview is pure nonsense. My guess is you’re a hairdresser in Minnesota

[@thesin573]

It's amazing to still have something to say, to be able to change after so many years in the show business. Madonna is unique, brave and original.

[@theaniacz]

Very smart and calm, intelligent interview. I always respected her work but now I have new found respect just for who she is as a person. ✌🏻🌈

[@honantong]

👍

[@YouKnowWhereYouWentWrong]

'This is not background music.' I couldn't agree more. I've listened to this album probably 6 times all the way through, each time with a really great set of headphones on. And during each listen I find something new. 'Madame X' is sonically Madonna's best work since 'Ray of Light' and she has every right to be very proud of it. It's just a shame that the powers that be in the game of commercial radio (and it IS a game) won't give these songs a wider audience - they only see her as 'an icon' or 'a legend,' not as 'an artist.'

[@saltynutsman1]

NothingHereToSeeMoveOn ...me too. I listened to it 12 times in a row. Also with good headphones and hear things I didn’t hear before. Mostly horrible things, this last time I thought she was telling me to get lip injections and buy an eye patch. I’m going back and listen to it until she gives me some positive affirmation.

[@scottjohnson5303]

The stupidty and arrogance of todays simple minds. To attack her simply because she is the age she is.. Wake up ! We must learn to appreciate life goes in stages.

[@marinajoly7836]

They gonna get old one day and they gonna realize how stupid they are

[@palestar828]

They aren't attacking her. They expose all the insane surgeries she had had done. She needs to see a therapist and not another plastic surgeon. She obviously does not love herself

[@AlexeBriand2002]

@@palestar828 i think she still looks good.

[@visualhatefvck]

@@palestar828 changing your look (which is the same with plastic surgery) has, in fact, nothing to do with "hating yourself"... this is just a stupid and way too simple way of thinking. She's evolving herself as an artist over and over again, that is and ALWAYS was her biggest passion. And yes, she also uses plastic surgeries for that, but to criticize her because of that is exactly as dumb as criticizing her for being in her age. Because? Because it is not our business at all... take her as an artist as SHE wants to be or leave her alone. It is THAT easy, but people love to hate and criticize on other people lifes. But it isn't your life... your opinion is completely irrelevant. Get.Over.It! lmao

[@palestar828]

@@visualhatefvck a lot of people get plastic surgery done because they dislike themselves so I don't know what you're talking about. I didn't even read your whole rant because it doesn't make sense. She looks ridiculous to me. She needs to see a therapist and accept aging. It happens to everyone.

[@pedromarques3220]

she’s the most pro person i know when it comes to interviews my god

[@saltynutsman1]

Pedro Marques .....you cant be serious. It was the most nonsensical interview ever. From a woman with an eye patch who says she’s not self absorbed.🤣😂

[@ternon83]

Hi handsome

[@Embodied.bliss.somatics]

@@saltynutsman1 🤣🤣🤣♥️

[@EAB82]

I love the fragility of her here. She is just so eloquent

[@brockalbert5111]

She anything but fragile. She's a f#cking boss. She shows vulnerability, but not fragility.

[@chris210909]

Tom Jones - haha! Go fulfil your nonexistent, meaningless life 😂

[@kikonyc68]

The concept of "Madame X" is what Madonna's been doing all her career.

[@JuanFRizo]

Agree 🤛🏾

[@cristyhenderson290]

P R little B yes!

[@Mysicalgreenunicorn03]

Madame X is a metaphor for Madonna. It’s genius

[@davidbustamante3816]

Every Album has been a different character. My favorite was Dita.

[@CarlosRojasOficial]

Since dancing lessons era!

[@kellybutler9479]

This is one of the best interviews I've ever seen with her. Harry's an equal and they can match each other's intellect. It's a lot more exposed than normal (you can tell she's nervous about speaking so frankly) and the content is fascinating.

[@gemmaaboagye8951]

Madonna is such an inspiration and is one of my musical influences. Her album is fantastic. The album should be double platinum.

[@mpourmpoulithra2011]

THE ALBUM IS #1 IN 58 COUNTRIES ........❤️ queen of pop

[@holywater9425]

#60

[@davidanthony7495]

I predict a flop after the initial hype dies down

[@mpourmpoulithra2011]

@@davidanthony7495 get over it ...trollllll.....madonna is always on top ....a living legend

[@79Cor]

@@davidanthony7495 and why tf do you give af if it does well or "flops?"

[@FirstnameLastname-nx1oh]

mpourmpoulithra2011 for like a day

[@jedjules1952]

Her bravery inspires me.

[@imlivinglikejimmorrison5562]

Tom Jones Stfu Tom.

[@hippiechic6772]

Me @51 yrs. : Am honestly one of the conflicted people about how I feel about Madonna ; but in all I believe about her no matter what I feel I must take a bow and love her as I have since the tender age of sixteen. I can not imagine conquering my adolescence and young adulthood without Madonna's music and inspiration for survival. As much as I have not always felt the way she does about peoples life differences and beliefs ; I believe she has not only commanded respect and deserves it but I know she has earned it .

[@seangentile5586]

Lately the educated reporters seem the most joyful and interesting. She seems to check with him for constant validation. “Don’t take your eyes off me.” He was ever so classy. And a perfect interviewer.

[@Asyma88]

I find her too dominant and self absorbed. She’s too protective.

[@AlexeBriand2002]

@@Asyma88 not her fault she’s dominant

[@opiniiionated]

I bought album today. It is masterpiece really Good job M

[@philipjoseph5099]

Masterpiece?

[@hvdb894]

ovosamja it’s nothing like f.i. ‘ray of light’. The album goes from brilliant to really awful...

[@billbuffett2092]

A masterpiece of 💩💩 💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩 💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩

[@tanz5389]

5 singles flopped in a row.

[@drewgab3172]

@@tanz5389 So..? How is that any correlated to the quality of the album..? And there goes another mindless sheep stupidly assimilating commercial success with quality. Ugh. Anyways, the album is in fact absolute garbage.

[@soilofk]

I love her music but her intelligence always have captivated me as well.

[@schroedingerscat2.054]

Are you serious? She's not stupid but at best she is in the median IQ range.

[@soilofk]

check her highschool grades...she was an A+ student. Not that stupid to create a successful career from nothing.

[@schroedingerscat2.054]

@@soilofk You probably think AOC is smart too.

[@fomalhauto]

@@soilofk You're right also Madonna's IQ is 140

[@scottgarbo8663]

Same here. Madonna is exceptionally intelligent and equally shrewd and intuitive.

[@maercs7]

I just love this woman, this fighter, this vulnerable and courageous soul so much, I would never in my life have the honor and the pleasure to take the whole time to tell Madonna how much she means to me, how much she saved me, she made me cry, dance, laugh, reflex, complain, ask... I just love Madame X❤️🖤❤️

[@chunkyification]

She drinks tortured children's blood - find out!

[@maercs7]

@@chunkyification yeah right, go get a life... 🤣

[@yellowneontreesr5347]

@@maercs7 It’s literally the truth though....

[@countchocula5379]

ME, when I only have one of my eyes winged liner done perfectly.

[@JenniferMoleski]

😂😅😆🤣

[@naurking5388]

She gives the best and most interesting interviews. She has a smart humor, that people translate it as "rude".

[@gracelovetorres1498]

Illuminati King it’s funny sarcasm .. I loove this Woman

[@pedroadvinculagoncalves9358]

Exactly!

[@donjuan130]

She does! You could tell you could talk to her for hours and hours she so talented.

[@christianaseron4118]

I love Madonna's new persona. She's more vulnerable, self aware & laid back now but from time to time, she still knows how to pack a punch with her witty observations. I love when she said that she does not expect the whole world to like her new record. But only a handful who appreciates this new musical direction is more than enough. And I definitely love the eyepatch symbolism, wounded but resilient. This is a great reinvention!

[@Leahh823]

Christian Aseron ikr she’s so humble and sweet. I like this side of her.

[@444TRR]

dude, you do know what that eyepatch symbol represents, right?

[@pugsandcoffeeplease]

@@444TRR Some stupid Illuminati thing? Please don't..

[@hamburgcowboy]

@@pugsandcoffeeplease nope, she is a pirate!

[@Junior-cp9se]

@@hamburgcowboy lol

[@gregorypatrick2844]

This is potentially the best interview Madonna has ever given. Because it wasn't an interview! You could easily see, and easily gain from their interaction, that this was a conversation between friends.

[@saltynutsman1]

Gregory Patrick ...dumbest nonsense I’ve listened to in years. You must be easily fascinated.

[@KimieRascal]

Brilliant interview! Thank you.👏

[@Misaelito1991]

I just read that her new album is expecting to sale as much as 100k this week in the US alone and that it’s breaking a record...crazy how nearly 40 years in the business she still proves she has the staying power among the top pop artists of today...no wonder she’s The Queen of pop! Go Madonna

[@nightowls7324]

She grabbed the LGBT crowd because she needed them to sell albums to. She cares about money and being idolized. She played them, that's all. Ultimate manipulation for money. She's gotta pay her taxes.

[@skylarsartnphotography3450]

​@@nightowls7324 Yah, most people I know couldn't even name a song she had since the 90s. I remember Frozen. My issue had always been with her, is that instead of focusing on raw talent, she made her entire career over shocking people.....but she's now ran out of things to come up with, other than acting silly on tiktok

[@WasWasLo]

The album is a pure masterpiece. Honestly, don't listen to the media and the tabloids trashing her due to her age. This is easily one of the best albums of the year. Go & listen for yourself.

[@tanz5389]

Springsteen is no 1 at 69 years of age. Stop the lies. Her album sucks

[@leolight5369]

It's terrible

[@letBIGGIErest]

the album is great. "God Control" is a work of art. It has a very "Clockwork Orange" sinister/ironic vibe to it.

[@leolight5369]

@@letBIGGIErest "Work of art"... good one

[@letBIGGIErest]

@@leolight5369 it's better than anything else that's out right now

[@TheQueerOfSoul]

Queen #Madonna is one of those few singers who doesn't have to belt, execute power melissmas to listen to. To this day such an amazing performer 🍸♡️

[@Cikun9999]

Satan that's what she is

[@thaliarubio4087]

Weak voice SORRY

[@trappistpreserves]

@@thaliarubio4087 Really weak, uninteresting, average voice. And not creative. Anyone can play dress up. The most overrated performer ever.

[@juancarlosmontoya5283]

@@thaliarubio4087 how's yours?

[@lynb2039]

Shes jittery, nervous and rather insecure here. Never seen her interview like this before...Her voice quivers, as if she's about to cry.

[@calisongbird]

Lyn B yes, I’m hearing that too

[@junegirl9378]

She does come off as rather apprehensive and nervous here

[@RosePetal17]

She does speak about her venerability. She said "that is essential." I also think (and I may be projecting here,) aging is not fun, no matter who you are. I read more and more comments about her age, and the work she may have done on her face...I think as we age, we can become more fragile and again, venerable.

[@Jdalio5]

@@junegirl9378 she has a patch on her eye...she must feel ridiculous

[@Jdalio5]

@Oona Craig holy crap...what? Reading your comment just gave me chills!!! Wish I could interview you, pick your brain of what makes you say that!

[@met0701]

She is absolutely amazing. Period.

[@PDC1987]

Tom Jones You need a hobby.

[@hugharrance1309]

why is that?

[@NKPN2011]

Madonna is so expressive nowdays. She seems to be in a lot of emotional pain, but not in a bad way. I guess she was always tormented but as she got older she is more open to her feelings and emotions. In the past she was addicted to fame, scandals, achievements, exercise and a non-stop work schedule. Right now she seems more in peace with her own tormented self.

[@FirstnameLastname-nx1oh]

Exercise addicted, British, slim faced Madonna was everything.

[@drewgab3172]

@@FirstnameLastname-nx1oh You mean 2000's Madonna? Or was it Ray of light?

[@drewgab3172]

Firstname Lastname Really? Well, I don't, this latest album is really awful and she's always so stiff and standoffish in her interviews. I miss that old Madonna you're talking about so much.

[@fishsparkles6922]

A woman addicted to fame, scandals, achievements and exercises, how dare! Madonna has been persecuted by the media, society and the world, just for not playing the expected role, for not only smiling and saying that everything is fine, everything is just a "misunderstanding". No, it's not okay, a woman has the right to seek, to dream and to have the goals she wants. Why don't you, and everyone else, also blame powerful men who, like her, are addicted to work, fame and power? Do you blame a woman for not presenting the virtues you and society expect, and then you and your friends bother with commercials denouncing ''toxic masculinity''?

[@visualhatefvck]

You can say whatever you want, but Madonna is in fact STILL one of the most interesting artists out there. She's still evolving and still insanely creative in her art, in her music at such a high level, you'll probably not find this again. Madame X is deeply exciting and unforgettable. One of her best works, by far. 🙏

[@jesserythompsonfeldman105]

I don't know how old madonna is. Seriously. It does not even matter, she looks and sounds amazing!!!

[@petermarin5051]

I’m captivated by her thoughts and the way she speaks but also captivated by her beauty.. love the new album ❤️

[@scottgarbo8663]

Great comment!

[@petermarin5051]

L G I chose to follow whomever I want, it’s not based only on beauty but also on intellect and creativity.

[@shininglightjoi6627]

Really????! ....

[@petermarin5051]

Scott Garbo thank you! Just speaking my mind

[@petermarin5051]

Olivia May yes really

[@bertrandscuiller7565]

" Do you know how much you mean to people?" I have the answer: When I was a teenager, I decided to learn English to understand each of your words...I eventually became an English teacher, so Madame X, let me tell you that you brought me happiness and a JOB. I am so happy about it that each year, one of my units of work in class is dedicated to YOU :-)

[@hindenberg507]

n'aw did you make it. pat yourself on the back you poor oppressed little dreamer.

[@drewgab3172]

@@hindenberg507 Why so unnecessarily hateful ? Shut the fvck up already you angry weirdo

[@CustardCream22]

That's amazing! Congratulations!!!

[@saltynutsman1]

Bertrand Scuiller ...amazing!! Most people would pick someone to admire like, Anne Frank or Mother Teresa, etc. no you choose Madonna or her alter ego Madame X. By the Way, I took your English class, can’t write a sentence but I dance like a mfer.

[@gloriaemon6624]

Beautiful story !!!

[@zealtracey6169]

Madonna we love you thank you for sticking up for those who are different and condemned. Thank you for simply being yourself you are amazing. Youve made a huge impact.

[@maryspanidi3700]

This interviewer walks her through normal questions with sophistication and consideration, paternally expressed naturally and flawless respect throughout the entire conversation with Madonna. It's like Look how that is done, with respect and essence. That's how you see, what's original, and get impressed.

[@alexd1121]

LOVE this interview. Madonna being comfortably herself.

[@luiviltov]

This interview could've been three hours long and I'd have watched and enjoyed every single minute too.

[@abeolivares2879]

Luis Tovar same!

[@deathhogaya]

Same lol

[@Nabhan82]

She’s so inspiring and wonderful, I just love her and this album is so well crafted. A loss for anyone who can’t appreciate her or her music.

[@tkopal8465]

It's never easy with Madonna, she's just usually so abrasive and combatant in conversation - this interview cuts through that and was really interesting to watch.

[@SS-xs1tg]

She is one of the most successful women alive today in music and performance art. Haters seem to be threatened by powerful women with strong opinions. Bringing up her age or telling her to retire is the cheapest jab at her I can think of. We all age and being old is a state of mind. We should all aspire to have this kind of fire and work ethic when we are 60 or older. Slowing down is as good as being dead.

[@hakimbandaru1915]

You are delusional. Go plan your next lgb parade, and leave grown up conversations to adults. Lolz 😂

[@michelleglowala2360]

Love her then, love her now. She is a Legend!

[@america9704]

You don't know!

[@michelleglowala2360]

don't KNOW WHAT?????

[@christinepugliese-lf8fy]

Her sensibilities touch me because each time Madonna dings, speaks, is reflection,she defends her conviction point of view and she is so so tolerance because some people insult her and I don't know a lot of people who can stay quiet in this case. TRUE ARTIST SHE IS SO SO STRONG 💪 INTELLIGENCE and we appreciate with deeply respect her carreer and her personality ❤️ 👏 💖

[@baybae92]

I love Harry Smith so much. Such a great interviewer - I almost wanna hear his questions as much as I wanna hear his guests' answers lol

[@robertoberlino]

Madonna is definitely the most relevant female artist of all times... Again... And once more ... Her album hit number 1 today in more then 60 countries. ... All the haters here below should just shove it.... And get out of here. No space for ignorance here and for ugly stupid comments. Madonna is an incredible human being! And a true unstoppable huge superstar . ♥️

[@candacebennett434]

People are allowed to have different view points. I would have to say Karen Carpenter is right up there with female artists.

[@PDC1987]

Candace Bennett Karen Carpenter got hits for about five minutes, and is completely forgotten by everyone under a certain age. Cannot hold a candle to Madonna.

[@candacebennett434]

@@PDC1987 Yeah keep telling yourself that. She didn't hump everything on stage like Madonna did. She had a gorgeous voice for people who appreciate music.

[@saintelmosfire85]

@@candacebennett434 Humps everything on stage? You sure about that? I really like Karen's voice (voice of an angel) but to say Madonna humps everything on stage is way off the line. We're allowed to have our opinion but distorting the truth is delusional.

[@JDKelleherMusic]

Great interview. I love the vulnerability she shows here, the butterflies...the caring about what people think of her record. Always so smart too. "God is always there, taunting me, daring me...a God to give thanks to and to question."

[@saltynutsman1]

JD Kelleher ....utter rubbish

[@fishsparkles6922]

Imagine if the interviewee were a male artist, a businessman, a "visionary", would it be a virtue to be "vulnerable"?

[@ginogebhart]

I'm alive to day because of Madonna music . After the death my mom she stopped me from killing my self with the song Mother Father . Thank you Madonna Love Gino

[@kelitamiles7270]

SAME. It was Frozen for me.

[@stevenguegens9689]

I've always liked Madonna. I don't think many people could pull the wool over her eyes she's very laid back and thoughtful with her words💯💯 Percent Love YOU Madge from 🇦🇺Australia 🇦🇺 You were the background to my teenage years. Awesome 💯💯 Percent

[@politicaloutsider413]

Ironic you should say that... ...she's wearing an eye patch, lol.

[@ristar75020]

I could listen to her talk for days.

[@sharlene2439]

I’m in love with this album. Amazing!

[@conatcha]

Madonna fan for ages here. For me, it is the WORST album from her ever. I never thought she should retire until she made this one.

[@conatcha]

@IvyLeagueCutie89 I think that from Hard Candy on every album got worse than the last. Hard Candy was the last album of her I bought, and I wasn't very fond of it.

[@conatcha]

@IvyLeagueCutie89 There is always good and bad things when artists take different ways to keep creating. I love that she has always been risky and never repeated herself, but in the last years I found her very lazy in her music, not innovative but just making mainstream music like just for paying her bills. I found her last records repetitive, boring and mediocre. And her last move making reggaeton was the last straw for me because I loathe this... music.

[@jennadifazio1008]

Me too.. I went out of my way and bought the tee shirt as well.

[@thedoctor6583]

@@conatcha So because *you* didn't like it, *she* should retire? Funny how your world works, wouldn't want to live in it though.

[@crownethorne]

The personification of "Poetry in motion" two beautiful minds colliding on a cosmic level 💫✨

[@Barneyjo]

Black eye...storm 🇺🇸

[@rwright8231]

Cathy I see that too. Did you catch all that 👹💩

[@Barneyjo]

R Wright 👍

[@rwright8231]

Cathy those people are sick! Pain is coming WWG1WGA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 +++ MERCY and Comfort

[@Barneyjo]

R Wright yes I know that .🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@theonewhomjesusloves1005]

Satan worshipper.

[@william69494]

Madame X are the best thing madonna have done in years, and i am fearless to say that is one of the best Albuns in her glorious career...

[@marcnijenhuis9209]

These two should be talking for hours. And I would be fascinated for hours. The energy and intelligence of these two people is so in balance. ❤️

[@laurawright6547]

MAdonna is really important to many people, you can never know how many. There are a lot of people in huge admiration. I'm one of them.

[@srida.shortstube]

Madonna queen is now showcasing her soul....

[@fabuloustaurustiger3238]

It’s so nice to see a softer Madonna. Still has bite but more sensitive. Love the new album and I think her fans want her to be number one everywhere! 👑💖❌💫

[@saltynutsman1]

FabyoulousfabTaurus Tiger .....it’s a lot easier to get softer and more sensitive when you’re 60 but I got meaner and grumpier. I wear two eye patches.

[@RoyceChristyn]

This album is so good. It’s going to take a spot as one of her best ever 🙌 it needs to be listened to in full, like she said. As a whole piece of art 😎🙌

[@NandoDisco]

Royce Christyn completely agree! I didn’t like Crave or I Rise but they sound great when listening to the album as a whole. Such an incredible album.

[@RoyceChristyn]

Fernando Quinones I totally agree! I felt the same about both songs until I heard them in the full context. Even the bonus songs are awesome! Still listening 😍

[@rachaelcox4875]

ooo this is the best interview I've seen of Maddona. She's given such a good interview. I feel this is Madonna here. Amazing Artist.

[@Nicoletta222contessa.castle]

This is the best interview , it's good to be open sometimes Madonna, sending you light and love

[@joaniec6178]

I like how she says "It's not that kind of a record". She made an album that she wanted to make and seems less bothered abut having a huge hit. Good on her.

[@mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona]

Joanie C I thought she meant an almond that wasn’t as serious

[@madonnarulespop1137]

Yet it was such A HUMONGOUS hit

[@ILoveAngie69]

Best interviewer of Madonna in a long time

[@willshelton9047]

You are always so great. You have grown into an incredible woman in so many ways. You are wildly insightful, creative beyond all measure, humble and high spirited, magical like horses, wild yet so gentle too. Many of us adore you, your courage, your knowing, your messages, your love, we can feel it , your music , especially this album is full of love of life!

[@agbmelo]

She's so smart and daring that I caugh myself hypnotized the whole interview.

[@this-worldaintwhatyathinki9437]

Fool

[@matiastorresz]

I love Madonna she’s so inspiring, you can notice she loves art, she loves learning and getting out of her comfortable place

[@sim0an]

Gosh her voice is so young. She looks quite vulnerable at the start

[@rvegas81]

Great Album! It was really enjoyable!

[@classique4654]

Great interview!!!

[@KatieKamala]

Of all the things I admire about Madonna the main ones; creativity, courage and persistence. We could all learn to be more of who we really are without fear of other people's judgement.

[@learnwithglenn6938]

God Madonna is fantastic when she’s asked intelligent questions. Also: “Some of them are more charming, some are more cultured, some listen better” she handing compliments there sir.

[@avimir10]

this interview is PLATINUM GOLD. shes amazing!

[@halfexa]

She's amazing.

[@senorgato70]

Brilliant album. Deserves tons of critical praise

[@themisfitmama4397]

Looking gorgeous queen M!

[@TiaanBReviews]

Wonderful interview...❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@m-bronte]

Thank you Madonna for helping less fortunate kids and also adopting kids who needed it the most, when no one else was there for them. God Bless :-)