It seems only Dolce & Gabbana can bring out the traditional Italian mama in Madonna.

The singer stars in Dolce & Gabbana’s new Italian neorealism-inspired ad campaign as a traditional domestic goddess caught off-guard while washing dishes, chopping veggies and – gasp – eating pasta.

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Designer Stefano Gabbana claims the campaign wasn’t much of a stretch, as the former macrobiotic-dieter Madonna really does eat the occasional carb.

“Of course and she can allow herself to with all the exercise she does!”

Ah, there’s the catch. You’re only allowed to eat spaghetti if you exercise for several hours a day to make up for it. Sigh. (Daily Mail)

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