Madonna’s Surprise Message Ignites Amber Glenn’s Olympic Moment

Just hours before stepping onto the ice for her short program at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn received an unexpected message that left her “legitimately shaking” — a personal video from none other than the Queen of Pop herself, Madonna. The moment came after Madonna discovered Glenn’s breathtaking routine set to her 1989 anthem “Like a Prayer,” sparking a connection between two generations of performers.

In the heartfelt video, Madonna told the 26-year-old skater: “I just watched you dance to my song, ‘Like a Prayer,’ and I have to tell you I was blown away by it. You are an incredible skater. So strong, so beautiful, so brave. I can’t imagine that you would not win, so I just want to say good luck. Go get that gold!” The message was the culmination of a growing bond between the two — just days earlier, Madonna had replied to Glenn’s Instagram Stories with heart emojis, writing “I’m so proud of you!”

Glenn, who skated in a custom burgundy lace corset dress designed to mimic Madonna’s iconic music video look, admitted the moment was surreal. “She’s a queen. She’s an icon forever,” Glenn responded, still in disbelief. The emotional boost came during a Games where Glenn and her teammates — known affectionately as the “Blade Angels” — have received high-profile support, including a narrated promo spot by Taylor Swift.

Despite the inspiration, Glenn’s short program didn’t go as planned — she doubled a triple loop, receiving no points for the element and landing in 13th place. Still, the moment with Madonna transcended competition, reminding the world that sometimes the magic of the Olympics isn’t just in the medals, but in the unexpected connections that light up the global stage.