An American figure skater earned the admiration of the Queen of Pop. Madonna’s song Like a Prayer was on full display at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Tuesday. Amber Glenn skated to the hit song from 1989. That tune was an international success back in the day, topping the charts in 20 countries. It was also certified quadruple Platinum in the US by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Madonna saw Amber perform that song before a packed house in Italy. Like the crowd after her skate, the pop star was wowed by Amber’s performance.
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Madonna could not have been happier with how Amber interpreted her song on the ice. On NBC Sports’s TikTok page, Amber’s jaw dropped when watching a video message to her from the Vogue singer. “I was blown away by it,” said Madonna of Amber’s skate to Like a Prayer. “You are an incredible skater, so strong, so beautiful, so brave,” exclaimed Madonna.
Amber said she was shaking upon hearing that praise. Madonna ended the video by saying that she can’t imagine seeing her not walk away with the gold. In response, Amber called the singer her Queen, calling her an “icon and a “legend forever.”
Her story has served as an inspiration at these Olympics to many viewers. Over a decade ago, Amber dealt with severe depression, along with anxiety and an eating disorder. That put her career as a skater in serious jeopardy. After therapy, she says that she was able to take a step back, gain perspective, and rebuild herself. Most of all, she says she wanted a future again.
She admitted that there was a point where she didn’t want to be on earth anymore. That’s a feeling Amber and Madonna share. The singer says she had contemplated suicide years ago while going through a custody battle with ex-husband Guy Ritchie.
Amber was performing in the free skate portion of the Olympic women’s figure skating event on Tuesday. The American has already won a gold medal in the team event at these games.
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