Madonna Shares an Inside Look at Her Lavish Birthday Celebrations in Italy with Rumored Boyfriend Akeem Morris

Mar. 15, 2025

Madonna and Akeem Morris in Italy.Photo:Ricardo Gomes

Ricardo Gomes

Madonnais living “la dolce vita” in Italy!

In celebration of her 66th birthday on Aug. 16, the pop icon jetted off to Italy and marked the special occasion with her family, friends and rumored boyfriendAkeem Morris.

The “Like a Virgin” singer offered an inside look at the celebratory activities she got up to in a carousel of 20 photos onInstagram. “La Dolce Vita,” she captioned the post on Monday, Aug. 19. alongside birthday cake, champagne, heart and Italian flag emojis.

Included in the mix of photos were shots from her visit to Pompei, Italy where sheattended an event at the Archaeological Park of Pompeii. She spent the evening with members involved in a project called Sogno di Volare, or “I Dream of Flying,” which allows local youth to act in classical performances at the park’s ancient theater.

Madonna in Pompei, Italy on her 66th birthday.Ricardo Gomes

Scenes from Madonna’s 66th birthday celebration in Pompei.Ricardo Gomes

Also included in her birthday post were scenes of the ancient ruins and historic venue where the event was held. Other shots show her walking hand in hand with Morris as she dons a white gown and gold jewelry.

Madonna walking with Akeem Morris in Italy.Ricardo Gomes

Another image taken from above shows the entire theater and a long, curved table with guests seated at every chair in the center. A close-up shot reveals a glimpse of the lavish tablescape as Madonna is seated next to Morris.

A shot of the table in the ancient theater.Ricardo Gomes

The singer and the Jamaican-born soccer player were first linked in August 2022 when they posed together for herPaper Magazinecover shoot. The two weren’t seen together again until two years later when sheshared photosof them looking cozy on the Fourth of July in 2024, sparking dating rumors.

Madonna and Morris seated at the table in Pompei.Ricardo Gomes

In the last slide of her post, the star poses with allsix of her childrenat the event, including her sons Rocco, 24, and David, 18, as well as daughters Lourdes, 27, Mercy, 18, and twins Stella and Estere, both 11.

Madonna with her six children in Italy.Ricardo Gomes

Along with spending time in Pompei, Madonna showed off some of the waterfront views she enjoyed while celebrating Rocco’s birthday. The singer’s oldest son, whose father is Guy Ritchie, celebrated turning 24 four days before his mom, on Aug. 11.

Madonna and her son Rocco celebrating his birthday in Italy.Ricardo Gomes

One shot shows Rocco with his arm wrapped around his mom as they stare down at the massive cake adorned with fruit, powdered sugar, candles and a message written in icing that reads, “Happy Birthday Rocco.”

Madonna in Italy for her 66th birthday.Ricardo Gomes

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Madonna on her 66th birthday (left) and a photo of Villa Treville resort (right).Ricardo Gomes; Booking

Ricardo Gomes; Booking

Madonna alsoenjoyed a stayat the luxuriousVilla TreVilleresort in Positano during her trip. The five-star hotel is the same accommodation thatJennifer Lopezbooked earlier this summer forher Italy getaway.

The luxe destination, where rooms typically cost upwards of $2,000 per night, is nestled on the Amalfi Coast and overlooks the Tyrrhenian Sea.

source: people.com