Madonna has admitted to feeling that her openness with her sexuality paved the way for future generations of pop stars.
The 80s icon took to her Instagram page to discuss her role as a trailblazing act in the music industry over the decades, focusing on the negative attention she received for her sexual persona at a time when it was forwned upon.
Madonna, 64, confessed to feeling that she "paved the way" for the female celebrities of today who play on their sexuality to help with progressing their careers, including Kim Kardashian, Miley Cyrus and Cardi B.