Female Icons of the 2000s: Then and Now

#4: Madonna Now

Madonna stands as pop’s eternal icon to this day — still performing, still pushing buttons, still impossible to ignore. Her Celebration Tour proved her longevity, revisiting decades of hits that shaped pop music itself. At 60-plus, she’s more of a living legend than a chart contender, but her influence remains everywhere.

She’s also embraced her role as a provocateur-turned-mentor, constantly reinventing herself online and off. Whether fans love or question her latest era, Madonna’s ability to evolve with each generation has made her more than a star — she’s a cultural blueprint.