Madonna makes first public appearance after revealing serious illness

The Queen of Pop, Madonna, has opted for a rare public appearance with a more modest look during her visit to London. The 67-year-old was seen at Stamford Bridge stadium to watch the Chelsea-Liverpool match, in the company of her partner, 29-year-old, Akeem Morris. The couple mingled with the crowd of fans as they supported the London team, who won 2-1.

Wearing a black winter coat, Madonna had given up her typical glamorous look, opting for a more discreet appearance. Akeem stood by her side during the match, writes DailyMail. The pair have previously been seen at Chelsea meetings, while their relationship became public in July 2024 after several months of speculation. They have known each other since 2022, when they posed together for Paper magazine.

Madonna's latest performance comes after a difficult period of health. The singer previously revealed that she had suffered a life-threatening bacterial infection that turned into sepsis and landed her in intensive care for four days while preparing for her "Celebration Tour." "My first thought when I woke up in the hospital was my kids and the second was that I didn't want to let anyone who trusted me down," she confessed in an interview with Jay Shetty's On Purpose podcast.

Now, two years after the incident, Madonna looks in good shape and is gradually returning to public and artistic life.