Née Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone, Madonna's illustrious career has taken her far away from her Michigan hometown. Here are five facts you may not already know about the "Material Girl."

1. Having sold 200 million records worldwide, Madonna was named as the world's most successful female recording artist of all time by The Guinness Book of World Records.

2. Madonna hates the color orange.

3. Madonna auditioned for the leading role in the '90s film The Bodyguard, but the part went to Whitney Houston.  

4. While trying to make a name for herself as a dancer in New York City, Madonna worked at a Dunkin' Donuts.

5. Madonna was married to Sean Penn from August 16, 1985, to September 14, 1989.

· 50 Fascinating Madonna Facts [contactmusic]
· Madonna Fast Facts [CNN]
· Madonna Tribute: 12 Fascinating Facts [Extra]