Madonna’s year of loss turns into a moment of healing with her family.
This Thanksgiving, Madonna @madonna gave fans an intimate glimpse into her world, sharing a heartwarming family photo featuring all six of her children and her father, Silvio Ciccone. The “Material Girl” icon, 66, used the occasion to reflect on family, resilience, and the healing power of togetherness following a year of profound losses.
In the rare photo carousel posted on December 2, Madonna is seen surrounded by her children: Lourdes (28), Rocco (24), David (19), Mercy (18), and 12-year-old twins Stella and Estere. Her father, Silvio, also appeared, seated in his wheelchair, embodying what Madonna described as “dignity through hardship.”
“We are born into families, and we create our own,” Madonna wrote. “As time goes by, I am more and more appreciative of these microcosms of life that dance around me and teach me lessons every day.”
As time goes by, I am more and more appreciative of these microcosms of life that dance around me and teach me lessons every day.
The holiday celebration held deeper meaning as Madonna and her family faced their first Thanksgiving after the back-to-back losses of her stepmother, Joan Ciccone, in September and her brother, Christopher Ciccone, in October. She revealed the poignancy of witnessing her father’s grief during these moments. “Watching him cry in the cemetery when we buried my brother Christopher—right after he lost his wife—was a moment I will never forget. Spending time with him and all my children on Thanksgiving was medicine for the soul.”
Despite the challenges, Madonna has leaned on her family for support, finding solace in moments of joy. October saw her visiting son Rocco’s art exhibit in Paris and attending a Billie Eilish concert with her youngest daughters.
This year’s Thanksgiving wasn’t just a holiday—it was a poignant reminder of love’s ability to heal, a theme Madonna celebrated in both her words and her rare family portrait.
