Madonna, 66, took an unconventional approach to welcoming autumn, sharing topless photos of herself enjoying soup on social media. In the snapshots, she paired her unique style with reflections on personal growth and healing.
The pop icon, known for pushing boundaries, shared these images along with excerpts from poet Brianna Wiest, discussing self-discovery and transformation.
With her signature boldness, Madonna’s photos show her casually enjoying a bowl of soup, dressed in elaborate crucifix earrings and a dramatic silver necklace, while her long blonde hair is styled in braids.
In the first photo, Madonna is holding a napkin over her chest while eating a bowl of beige-colored soup topped with croutons. She captioned the post with a deep quote on self-love from Wiest, reflecting her ongoing interest in personal reflection.
The second image features Madonna again topless, holding her napkin and savoring her meal, offering a glimpse into her personal reflections, and making a statement on freedom and reinvention.
Alongside these pictures, Madonna tagged writer Wiest while copying her words to her Instagram story, which read: “Other people are not here to love us in the exact way we think they should. They are here to set up a healing ceremony at which we learn how to love ourselves.”
A second passage said: “One day you will have to reinvent yourself outside of the shadow of what everyone else has asked you to be. You will have to ask yourself who you are if you had no obligation to anyone else. You will have to explore who you would become if you knew you were completely free, if you knew you would not be judged, if you knew that all the things you ever desired were simple on the other side of you stepping into who you already are – taking the essence of your soul and turning it into form.”
Madonna’s bold photos come after a recent controversy from her Celebration Tour, during which some fans filed lawsuits against the singer.
The lawsuits accused Madonna and Live Nation of subjecting concert-goers to explicit performances in uncomfortable conditions, with claims that crucial details like the concert’s start time were deliberately withheld.
One of the most contentious allegations is that attendees were “forced” to watch topless women on stage performing simulated sex acts. The suit also stated that fans had to endure hours in overheated arenas, describing Madonna’s actions as disrespectful toward her audience.
The controversy surrounding the tour doesn’t end there. Despite arriving at 8:30 pm, the concert reportedly didn’t start until 10 pm. This led to earlier complaints from fans who claimed they “would not have paid for tickets” had they known the concert would end two hours late.
Madonna and Live Nation issued a joint statement addressing these complaints, citing a technical issue during a soundcheck on December 13th as the reason for the delay, which they said had been well-documented in media reports at the time.
The statement also emphasized that the European leg of the tour received rave reviews, and the tour itself celebrated Madonna’s 40-year career, showcasing her greatest hits.
Despite the controversies surrounding the Celebration Tour, Madonna remains unapologetic. Earlier this year, she faced criticism for her appearance during the Grammy Awards, where some viewers made harsh remarks about her looks following cosmetic surgery. Piers Morgan even compared her appearance to a Halloween costume, sparking backlash for his comments.
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In response, Madonna attributed the criticism to ageism and misogyny, stating that people were more focused on close-up photos of her face than the performance she was introducing. That performance featured Sam Smith and Kim Petras, the latter becoming the first openly trans woman to win a Grammy at the event.
While Madonna continues to face criticism, she remains an enduring figure in pop culture, known for pushing boundaries and challenging societal norms. Her latest social media posts serve as a reminder of her unique ability to provoke discussion and spark conversation, even as she enters her later years.
Madonna’s Celebration Tour was a testament to her lasting influence in the music industry, as it marked a retrospective of her illustrious 40-year career. Despite setbacks, she continues to reign as the Queen of Pop, defying expectations and redefining what it means to be an artist at any age.
