"I don't think she has taken it on board. Well, I suppose she has a 23-year-old boyfriend, and if you have the stamina...Madonna (is a) control freak with a capital C. I don't know how (she) manages to let a young partner breathe." British actor Rupert Everett on how his former friend Madonna is dealing with middle age.

Meanwhile, Madonna is adamant her children have a healthy attitude towards fame, even though they are growing up in the spotlight. She told British TV show GMTV, "I think they're pretty balanced in terms of how they view fame and celebrity and things like that. I think it took them a while to adjust but they're okay."

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