Dyer's Star Theory outlines Madonna's career stages from her early rebellious stage in the 1980s through to her current stage. Her first album established her edgy image which continued into her second album. In the mid-1980s, her music took a cleaner direction and she targeted older audiences. She then began acting in movies and broadway which expanded her fan base. In the 2000s, her music took on more folk and country influences. Recently, her albums have focused more on her sexuality and promoting her image as a dancer.