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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Carsen Holaday

Madonna’s ‘prop baby’ prank on live TV resurfaces in new interview

  • A three-decade-old prank involving Madonna and a "prop baby " on The Rosie O’Donnell Show has resurfaced in a new interview.
  • Comedian Judy Gold, a writer and producer for the show at the time, revealed that her infant son, Henry, was used as the "prop baby."
  • The prank occurred shortly after Madonna gave birth to her daughter, Lourdes Leon, in October 1996, during her first public appearance post-delivery.
  • Fans eagerly anticipated seeing Lourdes, so Gold's son was brought out, leading the audience to believe it was Madonna's baby.
  • The incident also served as an unexpected "coming out" moment for Judy Gold's mother, who had previously been discreet about her daughter's same-sex relationship and child.

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