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Madonna
Madonna is in a relationship with Akeem Morris. Past relationships on record include Jean-Michel Basquiat, Sean Penn and Warren Beatty and 6 more, plus 8 rumoured links.
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Madonna is an American singer, songwriter and actress who released her debut album in 1983. She is one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Also known as: Madonna Louise Ciccone, Madonna Ciccone.
This page records the sourced public timeline below. A missing date means the reviewed public sources did not establish a reliable day-level date; it is not inferred.
Who has Madonna dated?
- 1979 — present
Dan Gilroy
past relationship · RumouredWikipedia lists Musician Dan Gilroy, with whom her relationship began in 1979.
- 1982 — 1983
Jean-Michel Basquiat
past relationship · ConfirmedArtist Jean-Michel Basquiat and Madonna had a brief relationship in 1982-1983 in New York, which she discussed in a 2015 interview.
- 1982 — present
Mark Kamins
past relationship · RumouredWikipedia lists DJ Mark Kamins, with whom she had a romance beginning in 1982.
- 1983 — present
John "Jellybean" Benitez
past relationship · RumouredWikipedia lists DJ John "Jellybean" Benitez, with whom she had a brief relationship while making her debut album (about 1983).
- Aug 16, 1985 — 1989
Sean Penn
divorced · ConfirmedMadonna married actor Sean Penn on 16 Aug 1985, her 27th birthday; she filed for divorce in December 1987, withdrew it, filed again on 5 Jan 1989, and they divorced in 1989.
- 1989 — 1990
Warren Beatty
past relationship · Widely reportedActor Warren Beatty and Madonna had a romance during and shortly after making Dick Tracy (1990).
- 1990 — present
- 1991 — 1992
Vanilla Ice
past relationship · Widely reportedRapper Vanilla Ice has described an eight-month relationship with her in the early 1990s, ending after her 1992 book Sex.
- 1993 — 1994
Tupac Shakur
past relationship · ConfirmedShe confirmed on Howard Stern's show (2015) that she had dated rapper Tupac Shakur, which Wikipedia places around 1993-1994.
- 1994 — 1997
Carlos Leon
past relationship · ConfirmedFitness trainer Carlos Leon was her partner in the mid-1990s and is the father of her daughter Lourdes (born October 1996); they split in May 1997 and remained friends.
- 1994 — 1994
Dennis Rodman
past relationship · Widely reportedBasketball player Dennis Rodman has said in his memoir and interviews that he dated her for about two months in 1994; she has not commented in the sources opened.
- Dec 22, 2000 — 2008
Guy Ritchie
divorced · ConfirmedMadonna met director Guy Ritchie in 1998; they married on 22 Dec 2000 at Skibo Castle, Scotland. She filed for divorce in October 2008 and the marriage was dissolved that year.
- 2008 — 2010
Jesus Luz
past relationship · RumouredBrazilian model Jesus Luz was reported as her boyfriend from about 2008 to 2010.
- 2010 — 2013
Brahim Zaibat
past relationship · RumouredDancer Brahim Zaibat dated her from 2010 until December 2013; they attended the 2013 Met Gala together.
- 2018 — 2022
Ahlamalik Williams
past relationship · ConfirmedDancer Ahlamalik Williams dated her from 2018; she shared intimate videos of them on Instagram in 2021. They split in spring 2022.
- 2022 — 2023
Andrew Darnell
past relationship · RumouredModel Andrew Darnell was linked with her from summer 2022 and posted photos with her; the relationship had ended by February 2023.
- 2023 — present
Josh Popper
past relationship · RumouredBoxer Josh Popper was linked with her from early 2023, appearing in her Instagram posts and joining a family holiday; neither publicly confirmed it. The end is not dated in the sources.
- 2024 — present
Akeem Morris
dating · ConfirmedMadonna met footballer Akeem Morris on a 2022 magazine shoot; they went public on social media in summer 2024. A November 2024 report claimed they had split, but they continued to appear together publicly, including at the 2026 Tribeca Festival. An October 2025 tabloid claim that they were secretly engaged rests on anonymous sources and is unconfirmed.
What is Madonna's zodiac sign?
| Name | Zodiac sign | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| MadonnaThis page | Leo | American |
| Akeem MorrisCurrent boyfriend | — | — |
| Ahlamalik WilliamsFormer boyfriend | — | — |
| Guy RitchieFormer husband | Virgo | British |
| Carlos LeonFormer boyfriend | Cancer | Cuban / American |
| Tupac ShakurFormer boyfriend | Gemini | American |
| Dennis RodmanFormer boyfriend | Taurus | American |
| Vanilla IceFormer boyfriend | Scorpio | American |
| Warren BeattyFormer boyfriend | Aries | American |
| Sean PennFormer husband | Leo | American |
| Jean-Michel BasquiatFormer boyfriend | Capricorn | American |
Zodiac signs are Western sun signs worked out from public birth dates; nationality is from Wikidata. A dash means the information is not public. Rumoured links are not included.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Madonna dating?
Madonna is in a relationship with Akeem Morris.
Who has Madonna dated?
Madonna's sourced relationship history: Jean-Michel Basquiat (past relationship, 1982–1983); Sean Penn (divorced, 1985–1989); Warren Beatty (past relationship, 1989–1990); Vanilla Ice (past relationship, 1991–1992); Tupac Shakur (past relationship, 1993–1994); Carlos Leon (past relationship, 1994–1997); Dennis Rodman (past relationship, 1994); Guy Ritchie (divorced, 2000–2008); Ahlamalik Williams (past relationship, 2018–2022); Akeem Morris (dating, 2024–present).
How many times has Madonna been married?
Madonna has 2 recorded marriages: Sean Penn (1985–1989) and Guy Ritchie (2000–2008).
Which relationship rumours involve Madonna?
Madonna has been the subject of rumours involving Dan Gilroy, Mark Kamins, John "Jellybean" Benitez, Tony Ward, Jesus Luz, Brahim Zaibat, Andrew Darnell and Josh Popper. These links are not confirmed; each is labelled Rumoured with the report it came from.
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General information and entertainment only. Rumours appear only with a visible Rumoured label. The site excludes allegations, private details, and relationships involving minors. Read the full methodology.