Madonna Siblings: Who Are Her Siblings?

Dubbed the “Queen of Pop”, Madonna is one of the most recognized entertainers in the entertainment industry. She is known for her work as a singer-songwriter, actress, dancer, record producer, director, author, and businesswoman. She has won several awards and has broken multiple records throughout her career.

Madonna was the first person to be inducted into the Wembley Square of Fame in London, England. She remains the only woman in history to have two solo concerts with 100,000 sold tickets. She also remains the highest-grossing female touring artist worldwide.

Madonna’s Siblings

The world knows Madonna, born Madonna Louise Ciccone for her successful career but, some individuals know her as a sister. She was born on August 16, 1958, in Bay City, Michigan, U.S., one of the six children born to Madonna Louise (née Fortin) and Silvio Anthony “Tony” Ciccone.

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Madonna’s biological siblings are Paula Ciccone, Anthony Ciccone, Martin Ciccone, Christopher Ciccone, and Melanie Ciccone. Her father and her stepmother Joan Gustafson gave birth to her half-siblings Jennifer Ciccone and Mario Ciccone after her mom died of breast cancer on December 1, 1963.

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Anthony Ciccone

Anthony Ciccone was born on May 3, 1956, in Rochester, Michigan, United States. He used to work in the family’s vineyard. He has been homeless on the streets of Michigan after losing his job at the Ciccone family vineyard for drinking wine from the vats.

Anthony Ciccone once said in an interview that his famous sister Madonna doesn’t care about him. He said: ‘Madonna doesn’t give a s*** if I’m dead or alive. She lives in her own world.

‘I never loved her in the first place, she never loved me. We never loved each other. My father would be very happy if I died of hypothermia and then he would not have to worry about it anymore.’

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Anthony Ciccone was arrested by police for resisting an officer in a public bathroom in Michigan after they tried to arrest him for an outstanding warrant for trespass. He fought with the officers on the scene and was eventually taken down to the floor.

After years of living on the street, he decided to go to rehab. He chose a revolutionary place called Dann’s House, where patients can drink as much as they want. Madonna had repeatedly tried to get in contact with her older brother.

Martin Ciccone

Martin Ciccone was born in 1957, in Rochester, Michigan, United States. Martin has struggled with alcohol throughout his lifetime. He has battled with alcohol abuse, DUI arrests, time in jail, and multiple stints in rehab. He has been arrested three times for drunk driving.

The third time, he was involved in an accident and spent three months in jail. He dropped a debut rap album dubbed Judgment Day under the name MC Ciccone. Martin Ciccone has been sober for some time now. He went to rehab at Madonna’s request. He works at a rehab centre in Hollywood for alcoholics and drug addicts.

Talking about his relationship with his sister Madonna, Martin said, “We are on good terms and she’s helping me out. She’s getting me some new teeth. I’m hoping to start doing voiceover work again for cartoons and video games and get back on my feet.”

Paula Mae Ciccone

Paula Ciccone was born on 22 August 1959 in Bay City, Michigan, United States of America. She tried to work as a model and later as an artist. She was in New York City to pursue a modeling career. There, her roommate was actress and producer Jorja Fox, who at the time was also working as a model.

Paula Ciccone appeared on Rolling Stones and was chosen in several advertisements. However, she didn’t get the success that she wanted. Paula works as a winemaker now. She is currently based in Michigan where she manages her father’s winery.

Christopher Ciccone

Christopher Ciccone was born on November 22, 1960, in Bay City, Michigan, U.S. He is an artist, interior decorator, and designer in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. He attended Western Michigan University and then transferred to Oakland University where he took dance classes.

Christopher Ciccone was a professional dancer with Le Groupe de La Place Royale in Ottawa before moving to New York to support his sister Madonna’s career as her backup dancer. Eventually, he became the art director for Madonna’s Blond Ambition World Tour in 1990.

Christopher Ciccone was also the tour director for her tour, The Girlie Show, in 1993. Aside from the above, Christopher directed music videos for stars including Dolly Parton and Tony Bennett. In 2008, he released The New York Times Best Seller book, Life with My Sister Madonna. In 2012, he launched a footwear line, Ciccone Collection.

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As a great interior designer, Christopher Ciccone designed Madonna’s Upper West Side apartment in Manhattan, which was featured on the cover of Architectural Digest in 1991. His first solo, New York art show at the Wessel + O’Connor Fine Art gallery in SoHo happened in November 1991.

Christopher exhibited seventeen paintings with prices starting at $3,500. He and his sister Madonna had a strained relationship. The siblings’ relationship became strained when Madonna married English director Guy Ritchie in 2000. Also, Christopher’s biggest rift with Madonna was over finances.

Melanie Ciccone

Melanie Ciccone was born in 1962, in Pontiac, Michigan, United States. She attended the University of Michigan and received her degree. She studied Spanish literature and language. She got employed at CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange.

Melanie Ciccone partnered with Warner Records and FAO. She produces Hand Embroidery, material representation quilts, blended media, and prints. She is the wife of American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Joe Henry. They have two children: Lulu Henry and Levon Henry.

Mario Ciccone

Mario Ciccone was born in 1969. Mario is the half-sibling of Madonna. He works at the Ciccone Vineyard. He decided to work in his parent’s business and took over Ciccone Vineyard & Winery, becoming its manager. He is a private person so much is unknown about his life. He is reportedly married and has two sons.

Jennifer Ciccone

Jennifer Ciccone, half-sibling of Madonna was born in 1968. She is an art teacher. However, she has little information about herself on the internet because he has kept her life away from publicity. She lives a low-key life.