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Madonna's Scrappy New York Origin
- Madonna moved from suburban Detroit to NYC at 20 and lived hand-to-mouth while pursuing dance and modeling work.
- Within four years she transformed into a solo pop star through club scenes and MTV exposure.
Breakthrough Role In Desperately Seeking Susan
- Susan Seidelman cast Madonna in Desperately Seeking Susan after seeing authentic downtown charisma during auditions.
- The film's release amplified Madonna's star, coinciding with her rising MTV rotation.
Material Girl As Strategic Homage
- The Material Girl video presented a layered homage to Marilyn Monroe while also performing ironic critique of materialism.
- It positioned Madonna as both a Hollywood heir and an actress who could don and drop roles.