Madonna, 66, looks tired and leans on BF Akeem Morris, 28, after a day of sightseeing in Italy

TERRACINA, ITALY: Madonna, 66, appeared visibly tired as she navigated the cobbled streets of Terracina, supported by her rumored boyfriend, 28-year-old Akeem Morris, after a long day of exploring Italy on August 20.

Despite her weariness, the iconic singer, held hands with Morris as they continued their romantic European getaway.

Madonna goes sightseeing in Italy alongside boyfriend Akeem Morris

Madonna is in Italy at the invitation of renowned fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, staying at their luxurious mansion, as per Daily Mail.

For the evening outing, Madonna donned a black lace ensemble from the fashion house as she and Morris explored the architectural marvels of Terracina Alta under the night sky.

The couple was accompanied by her 11-year-old twin daughters, Estere and Stella, as they soaked in the local sights.

The group arrived at the port of Terracina aboard Madonna's yacht around 10 pm, where they savored Italian cuisine at the seafood restaurant Al Giardino.

After dinner, Madonna—elegantly concealed behind a headscarf and dark sunglasses—embarked on a private tour of the ancient Roman theatre and the Capitolium.

Their late-night exploration concluded at 1 am as they departed the port.

During their outing, Morris looked happy holding hands with Madonna as they enjoyed their romantic evening together, walking the stone streets.

Akeem Morris, a Jamaican-born soccer player, first appeared alongside Madonna on her Instagram page in July 2024, sparking curiosity about their relationship.

Madonna and Akeem Morris's relationship dates back to 2022

Madonna's relationship with Akeem Morris has evolved swiftly since their first encounter in August 2022, during a photo shoot for Paper Magazine where Morris appeared alongside her.

At that time, Madonna was not romantically linked to Morris, as she was in a relationship with boxer Joshua Popper throughout 2023, which ended in early 2024.

Following her split from Popper in the spring of 2024, rumors of a new romance began to surface.

On July 4, Madonna shared photos on Instagram celebrating Independence Day with Morris, signaling the start of their relationship.

The images depicted them enjoying fireworks and cozy moments together, with Madonna reflecting on her recovery from a serious illness.

She captioned the post, "Happy 4th of July! A year ago today, I had just come home from the hospital after surviving a life threatening illness, I could barely stand in my backyard holding one sparkler. I made a miraculous recovery and had an amazing year. Thank you God. Life is beautiful."

By August 16, their relationship was further solidified when Madonna celebrated her 66th birthday in Portofino, Italy, with Akeem by her side, posting steamy pictures on Instagram.

The couple was reportedly photographed walking together and enjoying a meal with friends, Madonna in a striking black gown and Akeem in a casual outfit, highlighting their affectionate bond. 

According to Deadline, on June 24, 2023, Madonna's manager, Guy Oseary, announced on Instagram that she had developed a serious bacterial infection, which led to her being admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) for several days. 

The infection was severe enough to require a medically induced coma for four days.

Internet picks on Madonna's appearance

Madonna's appearance has sparked intense reactions from viewers, with many expressing concern and disappointment over her seemingly altered looks while commenting on the Daily Mail report.

One viewer expressed, "She looks well into her seventies even after all that work she has had done. I remember her in her early thirties. She looked a lot older than she was then, too."

Another viewer shared, "What happened to her face? I am 48, I’m fine with aging, less stress. I could not cope under that type of pressure with the need to look young so one must feel relevant when getting older. Unfortunately addiction to cosmetic surgery is real. It cannot be undone."

One viewer pointed out, "Very sad to see and I think Madonna would have aged just fine without any surgery, as she had stunning features . She now looks much older than her years and rather frail."

A follower observed, "High heels on cobbles? All that clothing in almost 30 degrees? Exhausted? Attention seeking perhaps?"

One comment stated, "I think if she had worn a sensible and comfortable pair of shoes that could withstand cobbled paths this picture would have been different."

Another comment read, "Definitely not a pretty sight . Madonna has tried for years to pretend she’s 25 but we all know the truth and it’s catching up with her . Those of us who are of a similar age know how aging creeps up on us and it’s often hard to accept reality . I recently cleared out my cabinets of all the makeup and skin products I had purchased to try and camouflage the signs of aging and it’s liberating to no longer care about outward appearances."

"Even madge can't defy age forever, trouble is her attempts to do so have had the opposite effect, only a select few stars have had the grace to age gracefully, truly money cannot buy immortality," explained an individual.

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