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Born in New York City in 1986, Lady Gaga—whose real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta—emerged as one of the most dynamic and influential artists of her generation. From an early age, Lady Gaga showed a deep connection to music; she began taking piano lessons at just four years old. As she grew into her teenage years, Lady Gaga was already writing original songs and performing at open-mic nights across the city, laying the foundation for what would become a groundbreaking career.
Though Lady Gaga briefly attended the Tisch School of the Arts through its Collaborative Arts Project 21 program, she made the bold decision to leave during her sophomore year to fully commit to her music. It was around this time that she adopted the now-iconic stage name “Lady Gaga,” inspired by the Queen hit “Radio Gaga.” Teaming up with performance artist Lady Starlight, Lady Gaga began crafting a bold, avant-garde persona that would soon captivate audiences worldwide.
By 2007, Lady Gaga had signed a music publishing deal with Sony/ATV, where she wrote chart-topping tracks for major artists like Fergie, the Pussycat Dolls, and Britney Spears. That same year, she inked a recording contract with Interscope Records, marking the official launch of her solo career. Her debut album, The Fame, dropped in 2008 and quickly became a global phenomenon. Soon after, she released the eight-song EP Fame Monster, which further solidified her status as a pop powerhouse. Together, these projects delivered unforgettable hits such as “Poker Face,” “Just Dance,” and “Bad Romance”—songs that defined a generation.
In 2011, Lady Gaga returned with her second studio album, Born This Way, another massive success both commercially and critically. Then, in a surprising yet masterful pivot, Lady Gaga collaborated with jazz legend Tony Bennett in 2014 on the sophisticated and elegant Cheek to Cheek, showcasing her vocal range and artistic versatility.
Never one to be confined to a single medium, Lady Gaga fulfilled a long-held dream in 2015 by stepping into the world of acting with a standout role in the fifth season of American Horror Story. Her performance earned widespread praise, and she returned for a recurring role in the next season—all while preparing to release her next musical project. That album, Joanne, arrived to critical acclaim, blending personal storytelling with genre-bending sounds. One of its standout tracks, “Million Reasons,” took center stage during Lady Gaga’s unforgettable halftime performance at the 2017 Super Bowl, where she also delivered electrifying renditions of “Poker Face” and “Born This Way.”
The following year brought a defining moment in Lady Gaga’s career: her leading role in the 2018 remake of A Star is Born, co-starring and directed by Bradley Cooper. The film, which combined her dual passions for music and acting, was both a box office hit and a critical triumph. Lady Gaga earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress and won the Oscar for Best Original Song for the powerful ballad “Shallow”—a crowning achievement that proved her staying power as a true multi-hyphenate talent.
Lady Gaga’s most acclaimed film to date is Gaga Chromatica Ball (2024), which received widespread praise and recognition. On the other hand, her least favorably reviewed movie remains Machete Kills (2013), which didn’t quite resonate with audiences or critics as strongly. While Lady Gaga has explored various roles in the entertainment industry, these two films represent the opposite ends of her cinematic journey so far. Gaga’s performance in Gaga Chromatica Ball showcased her artistic evolution, whereas Machete Kills served as an early experience in her diverse career path.
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