Happy 55th birthday Madonna!

Over her long career, Madonna has been a genius at reinventing herself. Take a look back at how her style has evolved over the years, starting with this shot of her as she was first emerging on the music scene in New York in December 1982.Over her long career, Madonna has been a genius at reinventing herself. Take a look back at how her style has evolved over the years, starting with this shot of her as she was first emerging on the music scene in New York in December 1982.
Madonna's look in 1984: layered tops, dark makeup and bracelets, bracelets and more braceletsMadonna's look in 1984: layered tops, dark makeup and bracelets, bracelets and more bracelets
During the first MTV Video Music Awards in 1984, Madonna set the bar with her performance of "Like a Virgin" wearing a low-cut wedding gown. During the first MTV Video Music Awards in 1984, Madonna set the bar with her performance of "Like a Virgin" wearing a low-cut wedding gown.
The "Material Girl" performs to a sold-out crowd during the Live Aid concert in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 1985. The "Material Girl" performs to a sold-out crowd during the Live Aid concert in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 1985.
Ever a fan of the bustier, Madonna struts her stuff during the 1987 "Who's That Girl" tour.Ever a fan of the bustier, Madonna struts her stuff during the 1987 "Who's That Girl" tour.
Sean Penn shields Madonna from the paparazzi during a lunch break in New York City on August 13, 1986.Sean Penn shields Madonna from the paparazzi during a lunch break in New York City on August 13, 1986.
Madonna and director James Foley work on the set of "Who's That Girl" on November 24, 1987 in Los Angeles.Madonna and director James Foley work on the set of "Who's That Girl" on November 24, 1987 in Los Angeles.
Back to the bustier: Madonna and her backup dancers perform in Los Angeles in September 1989.Back to the bustier: Madonna and her backup dancers perform in Los Angeles in September 1989.
The Blond Ambition Tour took Madonna to Tokyo on April 4, 1990.The Blond Ambition Tour took Madonna to Tokyo on April 4, 1990.
Madonna "strikes a pose" during her performance of "Vogue" on the MTV Video Music Awards in September 1990.Madonna "strikes a pose" during her performance of "Vogue" on the MTV Video Music Awards in September 1990.
Christopher Ciccone, from left, Madonna and Alek Keshishian attend the "Truth or Dare" premiere in Los Angeles on May 6, 1991. Christopher Ciccone, from left, Madonna and Alek Keshishian attend the "Truth or Dare" premiere in Los Angeles on May 6, 1991.
Madonna courts old school Hollywood glamor in a publicity still for "Bedtime Stories" in 1994.Madonna courts old school Hollywood glamor in a publicity still for "Bedtime Stories" in 1994.
A pregnant Madonna takes a walk on September 25, 1996. A pregnant Madonna takes a walk on September 25, 1996.
Madonna attends the "Evita" premiere in Los Angeles on December 14, 1996. Madonna attends the "Evita" premiere in Los Angeles on December 14, 1996.
Guy Ritchie and Madonna attend the launch party for "The 72 Names of God," a book by Rabbi Yehuda Berg, the co-director of The Kabbalah Center, at the New Museum for Contemporary Art on April 24, 2003 in New York City.Guy Ritchie and Madonna attend the launch party for "The 72 Names of God," a book by Rabbi Yehuda Berg, the co-director of The Kabbalah Center, at the New Museum for Contemporary Art on April 24, 2003 in New York City.
Pregnant with her second child, Rocco, Madonna walks to her car on August 11, 2000 in Hollywood Hills, California. Pregnant with her second child, Rocco, Madonna walks to her car on August 11, 2000 in Hollywood Hills, California.
Performing during the "Sticky & Sweet" tour, Madonna sings onstage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 9, 2008, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Performing during the "Sticky & Sweet" tour, Madonna sings onstage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 9, 2008, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Madonna attends the "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011, in New York City. Madonna attends the "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011, in New York City.
LMFAO and Madonna take the field during the halftime show of Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis, Indiana, on February 5, 2012.LMFAO and Madonna take the field during the halftime show of Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis, Indiana, on February 5, 2012.
Madonna performs during the "MDNA" tour at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2012, in New York City. Madonna performs during the "MDNA" tour at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2012, in New York City.
Madonna speaks onstage at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards on March 16, 2013, in New York City.Madonna speaks onstage at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards on March 16, 2013, in New York City.
Madonna attends the Costume Institute Gala for the "PUNK: Chaos to Couture" exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6 in New York City.Madonna attends the Costume Institute Gala for the "PUNK: Chaos to Couture" exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6 in New York City.
Madonna accepts the award for Touring Artist of the Year onstage during the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 19 in Las Vegas. Madonna accepts the award for Touring Artist of the Year onstage during the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 19 in Las Vegas.
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