Madonna was in a relationship with Stephen Bray, with whom she formed the band Emmy and the Emmys and began writing songs together.

Madonna dated DJ Mark Kamins, who helped her get her music played in nightclubs and arranged a meeting with Seymour Stein of Sire Records.

Madonna met director Guy Ritchie and began a relationship with him.

Madonna gave birth to her son Rocco John Ritchie, and she and Guy Ritchie got married the following day at Skibo Castle in Scotland.

Madonna filed for divorce from Guy Ritchie, citing irreconcilable differences, and the divorce was finalized later that year.