Pop icon Madonna, known for her legendary music career, recently disclosed a wardrobe malfunction incident that almost derailed her success thirty years ago.
During her appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” the 63-year-old singer humorously recounted the mishap while sporting elaborate “birthday grills” in typical Madonna style.
Madonna graced the show to promote her latest album, “Finally Enough Love,” a compilation of her favorite dance tracks that pay homage to her numerous chart-topping hits.
However, amidst celebrating her musical achievements, she revisited a pivotal moment from her past that almost led to the demise of her career.
The unforgettable incident occurred during Madonna’s performance of the iconic song “Like a Virgin” at the inaugural MTV Video Music Awards in 1984.
As the then 26-year-old artist took the stage, her stiletto heel gave way, causing her to lunge forward to prevent a fall, inadvertently causing her dress to ride up and expose her backside to the audience.
Reflecting on the mishap, Madonna humorously remarked on the contrasting standards of that era, where such accidental exposures could have spelled doom for a career.
She quipped, “Those were the days when you shouldn’t show your b*tt to have a career.
Now it’s the opposite.”
Despite the backstage chaos and concerns that her career was in jeopardy due to the incident, Madonna persisted.
She recalled how her team at the time believed her professional life was over after the impromptu flashing, which she emphasized was only a partial view of her rear.
Jimmy Fallon also highlighted the interesting history behind “Like a Virgin,” revealing that producer Nile Rodgers initially favored releasing “Material Girl” as the lead single instead.
Madonna reflected on her lack of decision-making power in those early days, reminiscing about the industry dynamics that dictated her choices.
Contrary to the apprehensions expressed by her former representatives, Madonna’s music career not only survived but thrived post the on-stage mishap.
Her recent album, commemorating her impressive tally of 50 #1 hits on the Billboard charts
