Transformation

If "celebrity transformation" were a dictionary term, the entry would read "Madonna." In the past decade alone, the pop star and actress became a mother, a yogini, a Kabbalah enthusiast and a children's book author. "She embraces huge changes completely," says hairstylist Luigi Murenu. Most recently, the 50-year-old star's transformed into a disco queen for her latest album, Hard Candy. Says Murenu, "She's way ahead of us all. By the time the rest of the world is raving about the 'new' Madonna, she's bored and ready to move on."

1983: She released her self-titled debut album and brought downtown N.Y.C. club style to the masses.