▲Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, known worldwide as Lady Gaga, was born in New York City in 1986.

▲Her stage name, Lady Gaga, was a suggestion from her manager, and was inspired by the song 'Radio Ga Ga' by Queen.

▲At the age of 17, the singer was part of a group of 20 students worldwide who got into the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU, one of the United States' main centers for the study of performing arts and filmmaking.

▲At 20, Lady Gaga was already writing songs for other artists. On the list of her clients were the Pussycat Dolls, Fergie, and Britney Spears.

▲Her talent was discovered by singer Akon, who hired her to work on his own label, KonLive Distribution.

▲Lady Gaga continued to dedicate herself to her music and released her first album called 'The Fame' in 2008. Her song 'Just Dance' became a worldwide hit and was nominated at the Grammy Awards.

▲'Poker Face,' which was also on her first album, made a mark for Lady Gaga's career. It was top of the charts in 21 countries and became her brand image.

▲Her song 'Alejandro' was heavily criticized by the Catholic League for its content. The institution accused Lady Gaga of blasphemy.

▲In 2009, Gaga went on her first tour, The Fame Ball Tour. In the final quarter of the same year, she released her second album, 'The Fame Monster,' which included the single 'Bad Romance.' The single topped the charts in 18 countries.

▲The singer has also made a name for herself in the acting world. In 2013, she appeared in the action movie 'Machete Kills' in the role of La Chameleón 3.

▲One year later in 2014, the star returned to the Hollywood stage. In 'Sin City: A Dame to Kill For,' Gaga played Bertha.

▲The singer also played herself in 'Muppets Most Wanted' (2014).

▲But who could forget her biggest role? In 2018, the star could be seen in the role of Ally in 'A Star Is Born.' She famously starred alongside Bradley Cooper, and earned herself a Best Actress nomination at the Oscars. She followed the film up with 2021's 'House of Gucci.'

▲The singer has also appeared in several series. Her most notable role was in 'American Horror Story' (2015-2016), where she played Countess Elizabeth.

▲The singer also appeared in the Netflix documentary 'Gaga: Five Foot Two' (2017).

▲The singer has won over 250 awards. Between 2009 and 2010, 'Poker Face' won five awards, including a Grammy for Best Dance Recording, and the World Music Award for Best Single.

▲Her song 'Bad Romance' won a total of 10 prizes, including two Grammys, one for Best Music Video and another for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. In the same year, the singer surprised everyone by turning up at the ceremony by crawling out from inside an egg.

▲In 2015, the star won another Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. The album of the year was 'Cheek to Cheek,' released in 2014 in collaboration with Tony Bennett.

▲Her TV and movie appearances haven't gone unnoticed either. In 2016, the singer won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film for her role in 'American Horror Story.'

▲At the 52nd edition of the Grammys, also in 2010, the singer turned up on the red carpet in a transparent lilac dress that was out of this world.

▲This extravagant outfit looked as though the singer had skinned a crow.

▲Nowadays, the singer might not wear the bizarre outfits she used to, but she continues to dazzle fans with her wild makeup and hairstyles. Here at the Super Bowl in 2017, for example, Lady Gaga had some pretty wacky eye shadow going on.

▲At a press conference at the ArtScience Museum in Singapore, Lady Gaga wore her hair in a very original 'do.

▲In 2009, she wore this hairstyle in the form of a massive bow to complement her cascading gray gown.

▲As we already know, Gaga loves to push the boundaries with fashion—and this floral hairstyle was no different.

▲Here the singer used actual flowers! They seem to have become a trend over the years.

▲Gaga was the first person to get over 30 million followers on Twitter, according to the BBC.

▲The star has amassed fans from all corners of the planet. Gaga fans are so loyal they have named themselves "Little Monsters."

▲Gaga was engaged to American actor Taylor Kinney, but they separated in 2016. The singer revealed in her Netflix documentary: "My love life has just imploded. This is the third time I've had my heart broken like this."

▲The star is a big supporter of the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Her track 'Born This Way' has become a big hit within the LGBTQ+ community.

▲In 2010, Gaga appeared on Time magazine's list of the 100 Most Influential People of the Year.

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And in the same year, Forbes named Lady Gaga the fourth most influential personality on the planet.

▲In 2019, she was nominated for several awards, both at the Golden Globes (where she won for Best Original Song) and at the Oscars. Lady Gaga, along with Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando, and Andrew Wyatt, won Best Original Song at the Oscars for 'Shallow' from 'A Star Is Born.'

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Another big hit from her first album was 'Paparazzi,' which took the world by storm.

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Her second tour, The Monster Ball Tour, began in November 2009.

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She began to play the piano at the age of four, and had composed her first song by the time she was 13. As a teenager, she acted in several school shows and it was then that her love for music became apparent.

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The singer was also engaged to Christian Carino, but broke it off early in 2019. Other men Gaga's dated include Dan Horton, Lüc Carl, and Matthew “Dada” Williams.

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The singer inspires countless headlines with her unique looks. At the London premiere of 'A Star is Born,' she looked almost royal in this extraordinary creation by Alexander McQueen.

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Since December 2019, she's been dating successful entrepreneur Michael Polansky.

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The singer has always turned heads when it comes to fashion. The meat dress she wore to the MTV Video Music Awards ceremony in 2010, for example, was made from slices of raw beef. It definitely caused a media sensation.

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At the beginning of 2021, the star was invited to sing the national anthem at the then-president elect's inauguration. She was greeted by a very effusive Joe Biden.

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For 2021's 'House of Gucci,' Gaga raked in nominations at the BAFTAs, Golden Globes, the Critics' Choice Awards, and the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

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Lady Gaga and BloodPop were nominated for the Oscar for Best Original Song in 2023 for their song 'Hold My Hand,' from 'Top Gun: Maverick.' They lost out to 'Naatu Naatu,' a song from the Indian movie 'R.R.R.,' but it seems like Mother Monster is set to be a regular at the Academy Awards from now on.

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Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga: Why she's more influential than ever

The triple-threat star turns 37 on March 28

28/03/23 por StarsInsider

CELEBRITY Retrospective

Ever since she appeared on the scene, Lady Gaga has been outside of the norm. From her controversial lyrics to her eccentric and extravagant looks, she has definitely influenced a generation. Then, after innumerable awards in the music industry, she brought her star power to the big screen—and came out on top.

So, how did Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta become the infamous Lady Gaga? Click through to find out!