How old was Madonna in Desperately Seeking Susan?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. That knowledge can reshape how we view their performance. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

In the movie Desperately Seeking Susan, Madonna was:

26 years old

That’s the confirmed age we calculated for the celebrity in that role.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of Desperately Seeking Susan:

January 1, 1985

And the day Madonna was born:

August 16, 1958

Since movies are typically released within a year of filming, Madonna could have been a year younger or older than the displayed age during certain scenes.