Pop legend Madonna has once again captured headlines, this time with a decidedly unorthodox celebration of the festive season. The 67-year-old singer marked Christmas by posing for a series of racy photographs with her 29-year-old boyfriend, Jamaican soccer player Akeem Morris.
A Festive Display Defying Convention
Sharing the images with her millions of followers on Instagram, Madonna captioned the shoot with the playful question, 'Santa wants to know…….. have you been naughty or nice?' The photos depict the Material Girl star in various states of festive undress, showcasing her signature provocative style.
In one striking image, Madonna wears a black corset paired with lace gloves and fishnet stockings, while Morris adopts the role of a shirtless Santa in red trousers. Another intimate shot shows the Erotica singer leaning towards the camera in cream lingerie. The photoshoot also features a moment where Madonna, wearing her lace gloves, muffles Morris's mouth as he sits in a chair.
From Friendship to Public Romance
The couple's relationship timeline has been a subject of public interest. Madonna first met Akeem Morris in 2022 during a photoshoot for Paper Magazine. However, romance rumours did not begin to circulate until two years later. The singer sparked speculation by featuring Morris on her Instagram page during Fourth of July celebrations in 2024, where they were pictured together watching fireworks.
In her caption at the time, Madonna reflected on her 'miraculous recovery' from a life-threatening illness the previous year. Morris has since become a regular feature on her social media, solidifying their status as a couple. Earlier this year, Madonna further fuelled engagement rumours by flashing a diamond ring in a New Year's post.
Family Life and Past Relationships
The iconic singer, a mother to six children, has integrated Morris into her family life. Her children include:
- Lourdes, 29 (with ex-partner Carlos Leon)
- Rocco, 25 (with ex-husband Guy Ritchie)
- Adopted children David, 20, Mercy, 19, and twins Stella and Estere, 13.
Reports indicate that all of Madonna's children have met Morris, and the couple recently celebrated Hanukkah with the twins. Prior to her relationship with Morris, Madonna enjoyed a brief fling with professional boxer Joshua Pepper throughout 2023.
Madonna's marital history includes a marriage to actor Sean Penn from 1985 to 1989, with whom she remains friends, and a later marriage to film director Guy Ritchie from 2000 to 2008.
