Madonna Says She’s ‘Struggling’ To Understand ‘How To Be A Mother’ And Have A Career

Amanda HardingJanuary 19, 2023

Madonna said during a recent interview that she’s still trying to strike a balance between being a mom and having a career.

The 64-year-old pop icon The comments were made during a story cover. Vanity Fair This month. “Growing up with a mother like me is a challenge,” Madonna admitted. “It has been the most difficult, the hardest battle.”

The “Papa Don’t Preach” The singer is the mother of six children. Lourdes Leon was 26 years old with Carlos Leon and Rocco Ritchie (22) with Guy Ritchie. All three adopted were Mercy James Ciccone (16), David Banda Ciccone (17), and Estere Ciccone (10).

“Today, I am still struggling to understand how to be a mother and do my job,” Madonna spoke. “Because, whoever you are, having children and raising them is a work of art. And no one gives you a manual. You have to learn from mistakes. It is a profession that requires a lot of time. And it is exhausting because there is never rest.”

Madonna just announced a tour in North America and Europe where she’ll perform shows in 35 cities featuring four decades of her music.

Her racy images and videos on social media have been making headlines, with her posing provocatively in lingerie. 50 Cent mocked these images.

“Yo this is the funniest s*** LOL,” tHe 46-year-old rapper wrote in response to one of Madonna’s photos.

“That’s Madonna under the bed trying to do like a virgin at 63. She shot out, if she don’t get her old a** up,” he wrote.

“I hope she didn’t make her kids take this picture. LOL at 63 somebody tell her to chill out please,” The rapper responded to another photograph, echoing the sentiments of many followers.

Madonna replied to 50 Cent criticizing her posts.

“Here is 50 Cent pretending to be my friend,” She wrote the words alongside a photo showing the two singers hugging one another.

“Now you have decided to talk smack about me. I guess your new career is getting attention by trying to humiliate others on social media. The least elevated choice you could make as an artist and an adult.”