Elvis never met Madonna in that famous 1970 photograph, despite widespread social media claims. Here's what really happened:

The widely-shared photo shows Elvis signing autographs outside Detroit's Olympia Stadium in September 1970. While one young fan does resemble Madonna, several key facts disprove this urban legend:

1. Timeline Discrepancy

• Madonna was only 11 years old in August 1970
• The girl in the photo appears older

2. Contradicting Evidence

• Madonna stated her first concert was David Bowie in 1974
• She never mentioned meeting Elvis in any interviews despite numerous opportunities
• The photo subject has notable physical differences from young Madonna:
  • Different nostril spacing
  • Different teeth spacing
  • Presence of braces (Madonna never had them)

3. Historical Context The photo originally appeared in a September 12, 1970 review of Elvis's Detroit concert by Tom DeLisle, taken by photographer Mike McClure.

For comparison, here's Madonna's 1972 yearbook photo from West Junior High School:

While Madonna was indeed an Elvis fan (as shown in her 1987 movie "Who's That Girl"), the girl in the 1970 photo was simply a lookalike - much like the Elvis impersonator also visible in the original image.

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