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Rocco Ritchie

Early Life and Family Background

Rocco Ritchie is an American-born British creative, widely recognized as the son of pop icon Madonna and English filmmaker Guy Ritchie. He was born on August 11, 2000, in Los Angeles, California. His full birth name is Rocco John Ritchie. Coming from a high-profile family, he was raised alongside several siblings, including Lourdes Leon (his half-sister from Madonna’s previous relationship), David Banda, Mercy James, Rafael, Levi, and Rivka, some of whom are adopted.

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Career Beginnings and Public Appearances

Rocco made his first appearance on screen in 2005 as a young child in the documentary I'm Going to Tell You a Secret, which chronicled Madonna's 2004 Re-Invention World Tour. Although not known primarily for acting, he has occasionally appeared in the public eye during media events and through connections to his parents.

In 2017, Rocco stepped into the fashion world when he was featured in a campaign for Adidas. His venture into modeling, though limited, garnered media interest, partly due to the high-profile status of his parents. That same year, he made a guest appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which contributed further to his media exposure.

Influence of Parents: Madonna and Guy Ritchie

Rocco’s upbringing has been greatly shaped by his parents' global fame. His mother, Madonna Louise Ciccone, is an internationally acclaimed artist often referred to as the "Queen of Pop." With a decades-spanning music career, Madonna is known for redefining pop culture through both her music and personal reinventions.

His father, Guy Ritchie, is a notable British film director acclaimed for movies such as Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, and the Sherlock Holmes series starring Robert Downey Jr. Ritchie's distinct storytelling style and cinematic flair have made him a respected filmmaker in the British and international cinema scenes.

Education and Personal Life

In 2016, Rocco Ritchie attended school in North London following a widely publicized custody dispute between his parents. He later pursued higher education at Parsons School of Design in New York City, reflecting an interest in the arts, particularly visual arts and fashion. Rocco is known to paint under the pseudonym Rhed and has exhibited works in London galleries.

In 2017, Rocco was reported to be in a relationship with singer Chantelle Lee. However, he keeps his personal life relatively private and has gradually shaped an identity beyond being known solely as a celebrity child.


Quick Facts
Net Worth 2020: 1 million
Net Worth 2021: 150 million
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Last Modified: Jul 31 2025
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