Madonna grew up wishing beloved actor James Stewart was her real father because she adored him in 'It's A Wonderful Life.

The pop superstar admits that whenver she watches the movie it takes her back to her childhood.

The icon said: "I love the message of it; I think it's so beautiful. I grew up wishing that Jimmy Stewart was my father. The story of wanting it all and having it all and then losing it all and then realising what's important, it's like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz - 'There's no place like home'.

"It's kind of corny and cliché but, to me, it's a classic story that stands the test of time. I love it. I cry every time I see it."

The star has previously revealed that Christmas Day is the only day of the year that she takes a break from her gruelling exercise regime.

Watch the ending of 'It's A Wonderful Life' below: