Madonna Turns 51 - Celebrities Less Than Half Her Age Still Steal Her Style

by Erin Donnelly (Subscribe to Erin Donnelly's posts)
Posted Aug 16th 2009 at 3:15PM

Lady Gaga is just one of many celebrities who have snagged Madonna's style. Photos: George Pimentel, WireImage | Jim Smeal, WireImage

Madonna may have the biceps of a 25-year-old bodybuilder, but she's got the birth certificate of a 51-year-old.

Last night, hours shy of turning a year older, the singer was serenaded by the audience at her controversial Warsaw, Poland Sticky & Sweet tour stop, reports the AP.

Concertgoers burst into the traditional Polish birthday tune "may you live a hundred years."

Today, as she officially blows out the candles on 50 -- likely in the company of a Brazilian male model or two -- we think it's fitting to shine the spotlight on her iconic fashion sense and its unwavering influence.

Take Lady Gaga, who might make headlines for her pants-off dance-offs, but it was Madonna who put performing in knickers on the map.

Madge's trailblazing contribution in solidifying the bustier as suitable stage wear is undeniable. The pointy bra will forever conjure up the image of this conical wonder (above right) worn on her Blonde Ambition tour in 1990. It paved the way for Gaga to shoot fireworks from her bust (above left).

Celebrities over the years just haven't been able to resist Xeroxing looks from Madonna's playbook and it's no wonder -- her chameleon-like ways have consistently been original, one-step ahead, and more than anything, provocative.

She spawned a world of wannabees and fellow celebrities are clearly no exception.

Happy Birthday, Madonna!

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S, 8-17-2009, 7:16PM

HAH! Madonna doesn't have an original idea in her head... she got all her fashion ideas from the waitresses at Max's and CBGB's back in the 70s!

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Teri, 8-26-2009, 10:45PM

Pardon me,"M", Seems you have the wrong decade. Madonna defined the trends in a decade known as the 80's! she was what every teenage girl emulated and the boys drooled over.

I believe the boys still do that.

Teri, 8-26-2009, 10:46PM

Of course, this picture of Madonna sparks a barrage of moronic comments about dieting. Dieting and diet products DONT WORK! How can a person with a functioning brain think that is the best way to go.
Madonna WORKS for this body! And I will bet she is NOT using Acai berries or diet pills.
In fact, as lean as she is, she probably eats a lot! A lot of healthy foods.
If you are fat, face it; back away from the table. Don't even keep tempting treats in the house.
Here's a secret... workout with weights! Adult Humans lose a percentage of lean body tissue every year. Low lean (muscle) tissue = lower metabolism. Invest in this concept, it's real. Don't believe me? Then go to the gym and make an observation; treadmills are filled with overweight women. Why? It's easy and they don't have to feel uncomfortable learning to lift weights. Invest in some personal training sessions. It's safer and more comfortable to start out the right way.
As for Madonna; she is solid! In fact, she inspires me.
Sorry but I don't have a worthless link to sell products.
You have to just decide to work at personal improvement!
Shortcuts are short-lived.

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sandra, 10-20-2010, 2:19PM

I can't keep track about all the celebrities diets and beauty secrets. The reality is that most of them stop eating regular food that most people would consider normal in their diets. I had problems with my weight after my second son. I wanted to loose 18 pounds, I tried different miracle products that did not work. I found a website about a real woman who lost all her extra weight by making small healthy changes in her lifestyle and her diet.I been following her plan and I already lost 12 pounds!!! the best part... I haven't eradicated any food groups. I eat what I need and enjoy.
http://www.yourhealthierlife.info

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