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This holiday season, Madonna is embracing a gentler, more intimate side. As she celebrated Hanukkah with her family, which included her children and her considerably younger lover, Akeem Morris, 29, the 67-year-old pop icon shocked fans by posting a rare makeup-free selfie. In addition to showcasing Madonna's natural beauty and her developing relationship with Morris, the personal images that were shared on social media provided a window into her personal life, emphasizing love, tradition, and unity.
Bare-Faced and Festive: Madonna's Makeup-Free Hanukkah Moment
On 20th December, while enjoying Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, with loved ones, Madonna, the legendary seven-time Grammy winner who is currently 67 years old, shocked followers by sharing a nearly makeup-free image to her Instagram Stories. She looked stunning in the photo, sporting her distinctive blonde hair in lovely curls, a basic brown slip dress with beautiful white lace details, and little makeup for a clean, natural shine.
Fans don't frequently witness the superstar's laid-back side, but captions like "Insomniac" gave the moment a genuine vibe.
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However, the celebrations went beyond a simple selfie. A nine-branch menorah and seven burning candles—traditional Hanukkah symbols—as well as red roses, candles, and even hanging disco balls provided a festive, joyous touch to the scene. Madonna also posted a series of emotional family images over a beautifully adorned dinner table.
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Madonna and Akeem Morris: A Closer Look at Their Relationship
Madonna's 13-year-old twin daughters, Stella and Estere, were seated next to her considerably younger boyfriend, Akeem Morris, 29, in the festive photo. When Madonna shared pictures of the couple on Instagram in July 2024, romance speculations began to circulate. As their relationship developed, they made public appearances in late 2024 and early 2025, including visits overseas and memorable moments at events in New York City.
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Morris, a soccer player from Jamaica who currently resides in New York, has been a part of Madonna's life for more than a year, appearing in social media photos and going to family events with her. In December 2024, the pair celebrated Christmas and the first night of Hanukkah together during the previous holiday season.
Madonna and Morris have maintained their public displays of devotion and support for one another despite some attention being drawn to their thirty-year age difference.
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Family, Traditions, and Holiday Spirit
Madonna's youngest daughters undoubtedly grabbed center stage in the exclusive Hanukkah photo series. Morris sat contentedly at the candlelight table with 13-year-old twins Stella and Estere, demonstrating how the holiday brought them together. Although Madonna's blended family has regularly appeared in her social media posts during previous festivities, her other children, Lourdes, Rocco, David, and Mercy, were not included in the most recent photos.
Madonna routinely incorporates her interests in Kabbalah and spiritual contemplation into her public character, and she has always spoken candidly about the significance of spirituality and family in her life.
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She seems to mix her illustrious job with significant personal moments by celebrating Hanukkah, especially with loved ones and beloved customs. Whether sharing a rare no-makeup selfie, lighting menorah candles with family, or enjoying tender moments with Akeem Morris, Madonna's latest holiday update offers fans a glimpse of warmth, connection, and festive joy straight from her own home.
