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Her path to fame 
Madonna is a global superstar, known first and foremost for her long-running music career. The ultimate Queen of Pop, Madonna continues to court controversy wherever she goes. Throughout her career, she's broken records, boundaries, re-invented herself constantly, written a sex guide, had kids, adopted from Malawi, and she's never failed to shock. Everyone's always talking about her and she's a huge fashion icon. She may be nearly 50, but Madge was voted the biggest artist of 2006 and her Confessions tour was the most lucrative tour by a female artist in 2006.  

Son look
Madonna has been a fashion icon ever since she first started out, and designers love to dress her: something about her fiery temperament brings their creations to life. She once modelled for Jean-Paul Gaultier and currently has a range at H&M. Her looks change with the wind and she constantly re-invents herself, going from fashionable to extravant to daring to original and back again. She changes her style for every album: it was back to the 80s for her recent Confessions on a Dancefloor, all leotards, sequins, disco balls and spangles. Who knows what she'll do next...   

Her beauty secret
At 48, Madonna has the body of a 20-year-old. She puts it down to several hours' exercise a day and a healthy, varied diet.  

Why vote for her?
Madonna has accomplished practically everything in life. We're not sure how she does it, but she always looks glamourous and sexy, whether she's playing international megastar or busy working mum.