15. Madonna has appeared in 19 films over the course of her career, with her starring role in the 1996 film adaptation of the musical Evita earning her a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy.
16. On the flip side, she’s won nine Razzies, including the dubious honor of Worst Actress of the Century in 2000.
17. Roles Madonna sought out: Catwoman in Batman Returns, Ginger (Sharon Stone‘s role) in Casino, and Rachel (Whitney Houston‘s role) in The Bodyguard.
18. Roles Madonna turned down: Leading roles in Showgirls (Can you even imagine?!) and The Fabulous Baker Boys.
19. Madonna has been a vegetarian since the age of 15.
20. She suffers from brontophobia, which is a fear of thunder and lightning.
21. She’s been married twice, first to actor Sean Penn from 1985-89 and then to British director Guy Ritchie from 2000-08.
22. The album True Blue was dedicated to Penn.
23. Gwyneth Paltrow served as the maid of honor during her Scottish wedding to Ritchie.
24. Madonna is the only artist to have performed at Live Aid in 1985, Live 8 in 2005, and Live Earth in 2007.
