Madonna On Her Documentary, Son David, & Future Adoptions

Access Hollywood - April 25, 2008 4:20 PM PDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The plight of Malawi is close to Madonna's heart. While visiting the impoverished nation on a humanitarian mission, the singer met a child named David, who she is in the process of adopting. With the release of her new documentary, "I Am Because We Are," Madonna is hoping to shed light on the continuing atrocities that ravage the people from David's native land.

Madonna sat down with Access Hollywood's Billy Bush for a candid interview that only the Queen of Pop could give.

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Madonna shared the moment when she first laid eyes on David.

"I met him visiting one of the orphanages, Home of Hope. I asked, 'Where are the small babies? Are there any small babies here?'" she told Billy. "And they took me to a room at the very end of the hall and that's where the little kids were and like you know, under a year old. And David was one of them. He was just sitting up in his crib. Just with his eyes wide open and completely naked."

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Madonna said she felt very attached to David and upon returning to the orphanage a second time to find out David had become ill, she decided to begin the process of adopting David.

"People always ask me why I chose Malawi and I tell them, 'I didn't. It chose me,'" Madonna told Billy. "If I can use my celebrity to bring attention to places like Malawi, then I guess I'm doing what I was put here to do."

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She told Billy she hopes new documentary "I Am Because We Are" will inspire people to "think about their relationship to other people in the world."

The "4 Minutes (To Save The World)" singer is set to return to Malawi on May 15 to finalize her adoption of David, but her family could continue to grow.

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"Do I want to adopt any more children? I would love to," she said.

And speaking of celebs that have also adopted from other countries, Madonna also told Billy, "I admire what [Angelina Jolie] does, I think it's great."

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As for Madonna's highly anticipated new album, "Hard Candy," which is released this coming Tuesday, April 29, the singer kept her lips sealed, skillfully dodging all of Billy's questions - but she admits that she's excited for it's release.

Even with the rigors of a new album, making a documentary and raising three children, Madonna remains almost militant about her health.

When asked about her secret to staying fit, Madonna told Billy, "There's the superficial answer… that I just take care of myself and I don't go in the sun."

But the real secret to looking as good as she does, "I'm happy," Madonna said with a smile.

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  • mommie
    Where did Madonna ever say she hated God??? You Got to be kidding me.... Just because she is of different faith means nothing. If you are sinless then cast thy first stone...... Let God be the judge of her. You not to judge anyone. Let him seek his own vengence.... She is an icon and will always be a part of the present and be a part of the history..
    report abuseposted May 7, 2008 1:23 PM PDT
  • RHOmandeities
    my bad...i meant rachael....sorry melissa!!
    report abuseposted April 28, 2008 5:09 AM PDT
  • RHOmandeities
    that melissa chick needs a life!!! where in the Bible does it give you...a child of God...the right to judge others. worry about yourself and let HIM worry about madonna.
    report abuseposted April 28, 2008 5:09 AM PDT
  • Rachael's 19
    MADONNA: You could Adopt a whole country if you want. But the fact that you SUPPORT Abortion -- does NOT let you off the hook as being PRO-DEATH. You can fool the FOOLS. But you cannot fool decent people.
    report abuseposted April 27, 2008 6:49 PM PDT
  • MELISSA
    WHAT ABOUT THE CHILDREN OF AMERICA? DOES NO ONE CARE?
    report abuseposted April 27, 2008 6:44 PM PDT
  • Rachael's 19
    MADONNA is old news. And old trash. She has led many a young girls to think that Abortion, Lesbianism, and Hatred of God -- is a Kool thing. Madonna -- enjoy it while you can. Your day of "Reckoning" is closer than you think.
    report abuseposted April 27, 2008 6:34 PM PDT
  • Dottie
    theres alot of jealous little kids in the world...that dont appreciate music and talent...Madonna is an Icon,get use to it kiddies
    report abuseposted April 27, 2008 10:13 AM PDT
  • Who cares about that old blond lady ? My mom said she was a big star in the 80s.I don't know her music she looks kinda nasty dressed like that at 50+
    report abuseposted April 25, 2008 8:40 PM PDT
  • highemotionalintelli …
    Why does anybody care about this old woman?
    report abuseposted April 25, 2008 8:38 PM PDT
  • filthyrich
    'never take candy from a stranger' except on halloween. the occupational hazards to actors are so hard. occupational hazards for soldiers are hard too. and just think of the working conditions for soldiers too. the idea was to unionize world armies. have them all go on strike, and then why magically everything would be totally wunderbar. instapeace.
    report abuseposted April 25, 2008 8:35 PM PDT
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