See how the "Vogue" singer made an impact on the big screen.

The pop icon <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/madonna-biopic-actresses-auditioning-alexa-demie-sydney-sweeney" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Madonna</a> has a long list of talents, including acting. During her prime in the '80s and '90s, she acted in several films displaying her range as an artist. Whether she was depicting a female baseball player or a felon on the run, she took on each role with ease. Join L'OFFICIEL&nbsp;as we go back and reminisce on some of the singer's most iconic roles throughout her career.

When a suburban New Jersey housewife starts craving excitement in her life, she begins to live vicariously through a free-spirited woman named Susan (Madonna) she reads about in a newspaper column.

'Desperately Seeking Susan'

Who's That Girl&nbsp;is one of Madonna's notable '80s roles. She plays Nikki Flynn, a wild blonde bombshell recently released from prison after being falsely accused of murdering her boyfriend. On her journey, she meets a lawyer (Griffin Dune) who promises to help her to clear her name.

'Who's That Girl'

Bloodhound of Broadway is a period comedy musical detailing an eventful New Year's Eve night in 1928. The star-studded film features, of course, Madonna, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/search?query=dirty%20dancing&amp;page=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jennifer Grey</a>, and Matt Dillon. Grey and Madonna, who play theatric showgirls, also perform a duet in the film.&nbsp;

'Bloodhounds of Broadway' (1989)

Based on the 1930s comic strips, this crime comedy film tells the story of detective Dick Tracy's action-packed conflicts and difficult romances. Madonna takes on the role of one of the love interests named Breathless Mahoney, a lounge singer and girlfriend to a well-known mobster in the film.

'Dick Tracy'

<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/stylish-fourth-of-july-independence-day-movies-top-gun-the-sandlot" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A League of Their Own&nbsp;</a>tells the story of an all-female baseball team formed during World War II. While all the athletic men were being drafted and leaving a shortage of players, Major League Baseball was on the verge of being shut down. Madonna took on the role of Mae Mordabito, #5 on the women's team. The comedy film will also be getting a modern adaptation later this <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/new-movies-tv-shows-stream-august-2022-actors-actresses-netflix-hbo-max-disney-plus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">August</a> on Amazon Prime Video.

'A League of Their Own' (1992)

Directed by <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/uma-thurman-best-movies-pulp-fiction" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Quentin Tarantino</a>,&nbsp;Four Rooms&nbsp;is a dark comedy detailing four interlocking instances taking place in a fading hotel on New Year's Eve. The songstress played Elspeth, a seductive witch amongst her coven in the film.

'Four Rooms'

Based on the album and musical&nbsp;Evita, the pop icon starred as its lead, Evita Peron, in this 1996 film adaptation. The film tells the story of how Argentinian actress Evita rose to fame. Through a series of flashbacks, we see Madonna like never before.

'Evita'

In the twentieth film in the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/queen-elizabeth-fan-007-james-bond-movies" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Bond franchise</a>, Madonna makes a quick cameo as a fencing instructor named Verity. Along with her appearance in the movie, she also co-wrote and sang the title track for the film.&nbsp;

Madonna's Most Iconic Movie Roles

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