Madonna thanks rarely-seen sister for her support amid Madame X tour (2024)

Madonna praised her rarely-seen sister Melanie for her support amid her worldwide Madame X tour as they joined their loved ones for a group prayer ahead of her performance in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

The singer, 61, poked fun at her previously-strained relationship with their sibling Christopher, 58, as she said of textile designer Melanie, 57: 'No one knows better than her what it's like to survive our toxic and broken family from Michigan.'

Musician Madonna - who has reportedly mended her 18-year on-off feud with Christopher - also thanked long-time collaborators, Melanie's husband Jo Henry and singer Monte Pittman, moments before taking to the stage at theWiltern Theatre.

Gratitude: Madonna praised her rarely-seen sister Melanie (far right) for her support amid her worldwide Madame X tour ahead of her performance in Los Angeles on Wednesday

In a clip posted to Instagram, the Hung Up hitmaker kicked off the prayer by thanking her sister for attending her show and touched on the pair enduring 'broken' relationships with their family.

TheLike a Virgin singer said: 'Ladies and gentleman, I'm so happy to have my sister Melanie in this room right now.

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'No one knows better than her what it's like to survive our toxic and broken family from Michigan.

'To come out the other end still sane and not an alcoholic, even though I say I am!', the Evita actress joked.

''No one knows better than her what it's like to survive our toxic and broken family': The singer, 61, poked fun at her previously-strained relationship with their sibling Christopher, 58

'We are at peace now and just spoke last week': The musician has reportedly mended her 18-year on-off feud with Christopher, according to the ex-dancer (pictured in September 2012)

'Her lovely, incredible husband': Madonna also expressed her gratitude towards Melanie's husband of 32 years Jo, 58, who has played an instrumental role in the star's career (far left)

Madonna also expressed her gratitude towards Melanie's husband of 32 years Jo, 58, who has played an instrumental role in the star's career.

She elaborated: 'Her lovely, incredibly talented husband Jo Henry... who is an amazing singer, songwriter, human being and who I've written a lot of songs with. It's a pleasure and honour to have with you', the blonde gushed.

While simultaneously putting on her garments, the screen star rang in her pal Monte's birthday.

Madonna shared: 'Speaking of great and talented musicians... it is also the anniversary of the birth of Monte Pittman.

'Speaking of great musicians...':While simultaneously putting on her garments, the screen star rang in her pal Monte Pittman's birthday (pictured centre)

Overwhelmed with emotion: The pair shared a cosy hug as he celebrated his 44th birthday in style

'Even though you're a Scorpio... I try and not hold that against you... this is our tradition, you have to say a group prayer.'

A delighted Monte said: '44 today and I was 24 when i met Madonna, almost half of my life has been with you.

'It's been an amazing experience, we all have the best job in the world, thank you for having us all along this journey.'

Madonna ended the clip by cheering: 'We are all spies in the house of love bringing light to dark places... on God!'

Earlier this month, Christopher told Radarthat he and Madonna have finally mended their tumultuous relationship.

The former dancer explained: 'We are at peace now and just spoke last week. I recently moved from Los Angeles back to Michigan where my father and family own a vineyard and winery.

'Madonna has been great! She regularly speaks to our dad while some of our siblings work at the winery. We are all united.'

The siblings grew up together in Michigan and learned to dance together, before he followed her to New York, where she began her long journey to wealth and stardom.

Lets go!Madonna ended the clip by cheering: 'We are all spies in the house of love bringing light to dark places... on God!'

Awkward: Her relationship with her brother Chris is said to have deteriorated when she didn't hire him as the director of her 2001 Drowned World Tour (pictured in March 1995)

Madonna’s younger brother previously served as her personal assistant, dresser, interior decorator and artistic director of her show-stopping world tours.

However, their relationship is said to have deteriorated when the musician didn't hire him as the director of her 2001Drowned World Tour.

Chris explained in an interview with The Guardian in 2009: 'From the moment I found out that I wasn't doing Drowned World, to her and Guy's wedding, everything became a bit of a blur, a dark, fairly negative period of time for me.'

In 2008, the artist's brother caused a stir with his explosive book Life With My Sister Madonna, in which he detailed their relationship from his perspective.

However, according to Chris' most recent interview, the pair have finally put an end to their feud.

The songstress' parents, former engineer designer Tony, 88, and late Madonna, shared six children; Anthony, 63 - who was reported as homeless in 2017 - Martin, 62, Madonna, Paula, 60, Chris, and Melanie.

Her father also shares Jennifer, 51, and Mario, 50, with his second wifeJoan, 76, after Madonna's mother passed away in 1963.

Earlier in the week, Madonna claimedshe was drinking urine after using an ice bath on her Madame X tour.

Rift: In 2008, the artist's brother caused a stir with his explosive book Life With My Sister Madonna, in which he detailed their relationship from his perspective (pictured in 1999)

Family ties: The songstress' parents Tony, 88, and late Madonna, shared six children; Anthony, 63, Martin, 62, Madonna, Paula (pictured in October 1985), 60, Chris, and Melanie

The singer - who comes to the London Palladium from January 26-30 and February 1-11 - decided to head for icy waters at 3am following her latest performance in the States.

She wrote on Instagram: 'Shall we start an ice bath challenge?” 41 degrees. Best treatment for injuries.'

The Like A Virgin and Vogue singer then treated fans to a video of her sparring in her hotel bathroom with performer Ahlamalik Williams before lowering herself into the ice filled bath.

Madonna’s choice of treatment is becoming increasingly popular and accepted among athletes in a variety of sports.

The method is however controversial, with a risk of hypothermia, and the possibility of shock leading to sudden death.

Madonna, whose immersive theatrical concert tour Madame X has recently landed in Los Angeles, California, has documented the production in fine detail on social media.

The media personality will take to the stage in other states of the US - including Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Florida - until December 22, before kicking off the European leg of her tour in Lisbon's Coliseu dos Recreios on January 12.

Busy bee:The pop icon will take to the stage in other states of the US until December 22, before kicking off the European leg of her tour in Lisbon on January 12 (pictured in September)

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