Madonna had more than one reason to “celebrate” on Saturday.
The 65-year-old superstar, who almost died from a serious bacterial infection four months ago, celebrated her return to health and performing by wishing her eldest daughter a happy birthday.
The doting mother shared vintage black and white photos of daughter Lourdes “Lola” Leon, now 27, on Saturday as a sweet tribute to her firstborn.
“What an auspicious day!” the hitmaker wrote alongside the video.
“Opening night of the Celebration Tour and my Brave’s birthday.” And. “Beautiful daughter Lola,” the Grammy winner continued.
Celebrate: Madonna had two reasons to celebrate on Saturday. The 65-year-old artist marked the start of her Celebration tour in London and wished her eldest daughter a happy 27th birthday (pictured in New York in May 2017).
She concluded the post by saying, “So many years later, nothing has changed!” she said. Thank you for choosing me as your mother! You saved me! Happy birthday, little star! ⭐️⭐️⭐️I love you for life!!’
In the video, Lola and her little brother Rocco, now 23, can be heard saying that they miss their mother, who works, and that they can’t wait for the tour to end.
Lourdes’ father is the dancer and actor Carlos Leon, 57.
The Tio Papi actor shared a throwback photo and a sweet message of his own.
“Happy birthday to my baby chicken! You came into my life 27 years ago! So proud of you! I love you 3x to the moon and back!!’
Lourdes has followed in her mother’s footsteps as a singer and dancer and released her single Spelling on Wednesday.
In a social media post announcing the title, Lola wrote, “This piece is very special. “It’s a tribute to my mother’s timeless artwork Frozen.”
“This piece has appeared countless times in my life and has connected us both.” I would be nothing without the woman who brought me into the world. I adore her and hope this gets translated.’
Vintage: The loving mother shared vintage shots of her daughter Lourdes “Lola” Leon, now 27, as a sweet tribute. “What an auspicious day!” the hitmaker wrote alongside the video. “Opening night of the Celebration Tour and my Brave’s birthday.” And. beautiful daughter Lola’
Enthusiastic father: Lola’s father, Carlos Leon, 57, posted his own tribute. “Happy birthday to my baby chicken! You came into my life 27 years ago! So proud of you! I love you 3x to the moon and back!!’ he wrote
Singer: Lourdes has followed in her mother’s footsteps as a singer and dancer and released her single Spelling on Wednesday
Lola is not expected to travel with her mother on the Celebration tour, which began at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday, but some of her younger siblings will.
However, she was in attendance on opening night and even received a special greeting from her mother, who gushed that all of her children were in attendance.
According to a press release from Madonna’s team, David Banda, 18, who has often danced in Madonna’s shows, along with Mercy, 17, and twins Stella and Estere, 11, are expected to perform in the concert featuring more than 40 songs.
The performer is expected to wear 17 different costumes inspired by her various looks over the years.
Family business: Madonna’s children David Banda, 18, who has often danced in Madonna’s shows, as well as Mercy, 17, and twins Stella and Estere, 11, are expected to appear in the concert with more than 40 songs
Costumes: The Grammy winner is expected to wear 17 different costumes inspired by her various looks over the years
As she travels through her storied career, which began in the clubs of New York, Madonna will divide the stage into areas dubbed the “grid” Uptown, Downtown, Midtown, East and West.
The crew consists of around 200 people who, together with three mobile gymnasiums, will help transport the stage elements.
The Vogue artist will have eight humidifiers in her dressing room and three physical therapists during her shows.
The start of the tour was delayed due to Madonna’s illness, so the Ray of Light singer will first tour locations across Europe before beginning the North American leg in December.