Meet the Other Phone. A phone that grows with your child.

Meet the Other Phone.
A phone that grows with your child.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

Madonna’s younger men

248 replies

Vergus · 22/08/2024 19:52

AIBU in thinking good luck to Madge for her penchant for men 30+ years younger? She is currently dating a man aged 28 and she’s 66. People are outraged by it - but she’s having fun and I think good luck to her! She loves to be controversial and she has the money and the power to do what she likes!

Why is it ok for men to date much younger women but when this is reversed everyone is shocked and outraged and “concerned” for her safety??!! She’s fine! She’s loving life. It’s so silly and pretentious anyway, all this faux worry for her well-being.

Good on her

OP posts:
vivainsomnia · 23/08/2024 08:09

What, two grown up consenting adults in a relationship is disgusting now?
Consenting or being used for their vulnerability to suit one narcissistic needs?

How about wives who stay with abusive husband because of the financial comforts they can't let go. Are these women consenting too? Or are these wives seen as victims because they are women but women who do the same are considered strong and independent?

BowlOfNoodles · 23/08/2024 08:11

silentassassin · 23/08/2024 08:07

That's who dolly is a very glamorous well groomed tweeked queen! Why on earth should she fit into what YOU expect when it's her life/money/choice!

I agree! Dolly is fantastic, she's super honest about the fact she loves the way she looks and doesnt give a crap if others dont like it. She's one of the genuinely loveliest celebs I've ever seen interviewed, gives great life advice, and she gives away loads of money to help educate children with reading books.

She is one of my role models. I love her.

I absolutely agree dolly is such a beautiful soul and actually I love her outfits and DD's lol 😂

BowlOfNoodles · 23/08/2024 08:12

vivainsomnia · 23/08/2024 08:09

What, two grown up consenting adults in a relationship is disgusting now?
Consenting or being used for their vulnerability to suit one narcissistic needs?

How about wives who stay with abusive husband because of the financial comforts they can't let go. Are these women consenting too? Or are these wives seen as victims because they are women but women who do the same are considered strong and independent?

Vulnerable at 28 wow lol what age are we no longer Vulnerable? 40? 50? Should be up the age of consent to 30?

marmaladeandpeanutbutter · 23/08/2024 08:12

I think it's Yeuch tbh, an age gap like that. Seems exploitative, probably on both sides.

BeachParty · 23/08/2024 08:12

vivainsomnia · 23/08/2024 08:06

It wouid be a very boring world 🌎 if every 68 year old looked the same I love looking at dolly parton and Cher! Why should they change who they are to avoid criticism?? That's who dolly is a very glamorous well groomed tweeked queen! Why on earth should she fit into what YOU expect when it's her life/money/choice!
They are free to be who they want but providing themselves as role models, certainly not. They would be nobody but icons of history if it wasn't for the money they throw trying to stay in the limelight because they are desperate for the need to still be the centre of attention.

I admire stars who age naturally and gracefully and are pointed out very occasionally for doing so without caring how often they are being twitted. They know there is a time for everything and everyone.

I admire stars who age naturally and gracefully and are pointed out very occasionally for doing so without caring how often they are being twitted. They know there is a time for everything and everyone

I agree there's nothing wrong with aging naturally, but what's this last line meant to mean?! 😂

They know there is a time for everything and everyone

Again, is there a magic age that we have to stop and become "granny like" as we've had our time now, behave?
As that's what it sounds like
Just so I know so I can start stocking up on Werther's Originals and learn how to knit.
😁

pinkducky · 23/08/2024 08:16

There's a total disparity in that partnership. She holds all the power, influence, money, experience etc. I think it's pretty repulsive tbh. I think dirty old men are pretty repulsive too.

EsmaCannonball · 23/08/2024 08:16

There's never been a single person on this planet who's had cosmetic surgery because they don't care what people think of them.

Emmanuelll · 23/08/2024 08:17

No, its gross.

BowlOfNoodles · 23/08/2024 08:19

EsmaCannonball · 23/08/2024 08:16

There's never been a single person on this planet who's had cosmetic surgery because they don't care what people think of them.

For a celebrity your career depends on how you look especially as a woman of cause you'd try and maintain yourself.

TheCadoganArms · 23/08/2024 08:19

BowlOfNoodles · 22/08/2024 20:42

I only really noticed a shift in opinion on the playboy mansion after he died... in regards to Leonardo those are transactions I can just imagine he's 24 year old up and coming models giggling about the bags and press they are receiving.

I'm pretty sure there was plenty of criticism of Hugh Hefner at the time when he was in his 70s/80s and parading his latest 20 something 'playmate' girlfriend. He just came across as a complete creep.

KimberleyClark · 23/08/2024 08:19

BeachParty · 23/08/2024 08:12

I admire stars who age naturally and gracefully and are pointed out very occasionally for doing so without caring how often they are being twitted. They know there is a time for everything and everyone

I agree there's nothing wrong with aging naturally, but what's this last line meant to mean?! 😂

They know there is a time for everything and everyone

Again, is there a magic age that we have to stop and become "granny like" as we've had our time now, behave?
As that's what it sounds like
Just so I know so I can start stocking up on Werther's Originals and learn how to knit.
😁

Don’t you think there is a middle ground between being like Madonna and being granny like?

PTSDBarbiegirl · 23/08/2024 08:22

She’s rich and very famous, men will seek out connections through her circle that benefit them. She doesn’t care.

BowlOfNoodles · 23/08/2024 08:23

KimberleyClark · 23/08/2024 08:19

Don’t you think there is a middle ground between being like Madonna and being granny like?

And also who cares what anybody admires? No and admire Jessica parker who do you have to turn ya nose up at other women?

TheCadoganArms · 23/08/2024 08:24

EsmaCannonball · 23/08/2024 08:16

There's never been a single person on this planet who's had cosmetic surgery because they don't care what people think of them.

I dunno 😂

Visit any thread on here about botox or similar and it is all about doing it for yourself and that said 'tweakments' are not even noticeable as work colleagues dont say anything to you on a Monday morning after any procedure.

BeachParty · 23/08/2024 08:24

KimberleyClark · 23/08/2024 08:19

Don’t you think there is a middle ground between being like Madonna and being granny like?

Of course there's a middle ground, but there's nothing wrong with any of those -Madonna like, "granny like" or "middle ground.
Still wondering what this is supposed to mean though lol which you ignored

I admire stars who age naturally and gracefully and are pointed out very occasionally for doing so without caring how often they are being twitted. They know there is a time for everything and everyone

BowlOfNoodles · 23/08/2024 08:25

TheCadoganArms · 23/08/2024 08:19

I'm pretty sure there was plenty of criticism of Hugh Hefner at the time when he was in his 70s/80s and parading his latest 20 something 'playmate' girlfriend. He just came across as a complete creep.

I seen some mild criticism but nothing like after he died. If you are a glamorous 22 year old wanting to pursue and audition for a well know position of a wealthy man's play thing you must of expected all the extra shit.

Vic6 · 23/08/2024 08:27

YANBU regarding the outrage when a woman dates a much younger partner but either way it’s still a bit ‘yuk’!

Why can’t we all just grow old and wrinkly together! Mind you, Madge isn’t as wrinkly as 99.9% of other 65 year olds so she can get away with it, to a certain degree!

I love the Chilli Peppers but have been a little put off due to Anthony Kiedis’s penchant for much younger women!

Greentreesandbushes · 23/08/2024 08:27

I saw Madonna live last year. She is in amazing physical shape. I’m almost 20 years younger and I wouldn’t have lasted a fraction of that time on stage.

Good luck to her, she genuinely probably has loads in common with him. They are probably likely to travel to wonderful places, work out together etc.

BowlOfNoodles · 23/08/2024 08:28

Vic6 · 23/08/2024 08:27

YANBU regarding the outrage when a woman dates a much younger partner but either way it’s still a bit ‘yuk’!

Why can’t we all just grow old and wrinkly together! Mind you, Madge isn’t as wrinkly as 99.9% of other 65 year olds so she can get away with it, to a certain degree!

I love the Chilli Peppers but have been a little put off due to Anthony Kiedis’s penchant for much younger women!

Because she doesn't want to it's that simple!

BowlOfNoodles · 23/08/2024 08:29

Greentreesandbushes · 23/08/2024 08:27

I saw Madonna live last year. She is in amazing physical shape. I’m almost 20 years younger and I wouldn’t have lasted a fraction of that time on stage.

Good luck to her, she genuinely probably has loads in common with him. They are probably likely to travel to wonderful places, work out together etc.

Exactly shes tremendously energetic a man in he's 60s wouid never be able to keep up with her psychically

Longma · 23/08/2024 08:33

This reply has been withdrawn

This has been withdrawn by MNHQ for breaking our Talk Guidelines. at the request of it's author.

CharlotteLucas3 · 23/08/2024 08:34

FinalInstructionstotheAudience · 23/08/2024 06:48

Anyone with her kind of money is 'very attractive and doesn't look their age at all", whether male or fmale, and no matter the age of their paramour.
Yer fully-dentured and slightly incontinent Granny/grandad will be attractive to a 22 year old if s/he's worth several million quid,

Goodness I didn’t realise I had 14 years until I’m a fully-dentured and slightly incontinent Granny! There will have to be a lot of degeneration if I do say so myself!

vivainsomnia · 23/08/2024 08:34

I admire stars who age naturally and gracefully and are pointed out very occasionally for doing so without caring how often they are being twitted. They know there is a time for everything and everyone
There is a time for young fit bodies and there is a time for wrinkles and sagginess. Trying to defy nature because you can afford it is not worthy of admiration in my book.

As for time for everyone, I mean that they are many young talented artists who are not given th chance to show their worth because of older artists who are desperately trying to stay in the limelight even when the beat of their talent is long behind.

FinalInstructionstotheAudience · 23/08/2024 08:37

CharlotteLucas3 · 23/08/2024 08:34

Goodness I didn’t realise I had 14 years until I’m a fully-dentured and slightly incontinent Granny! There will have to be a lot of degeneration if I do say so myself!

Aha! but I didn't put an age on incontinence/dentures, nor did I suggest Madonna was weak of bladder or be-dentured (yet!), just an example of what can happen in ageing!
TBH, I am v. near Madge's age and while in reasonable nick, would scare off anyone under 50!

CharlotteLucas3 · 23/08/2024 08:37

But honestly, I don’t see the point of it all. Most of us just want a little cottage by the same, full of books and dogs. She could have as many cottages as she liked and she chooses not to. Because her life is constant drama. I imagine she’s a bit on the Cluster B side.

Swipe left for the next trending thread