Lady Gaga was born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta on March 28, 1986, in New York City, and began playing piano at the age of four.
She attended the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts at New York University but left before graduating to focus on her music career.
Gaga’s stage name was inspired by the Queen song 'Radio Ga Ga,' which her producer at the time compared to her vocal style.
Her debut album, 'The Fame,' released in 2008, included the hit singles 'Just Dance' and 'Poker Face,' which catapulted her to global fame.
Lady Gaga is known for her avant-garde fashion sense, including her infamous meat dress worn at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards.
In 2011, she became the first woman to win the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album twice, for 'The Fame Monster' and 'Born This Way.'
Gaga is a strong advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, and her song 'Born This Way' has become an anthem for the community.
She made her acting debut in the TV series 'American Horror Story: Hotel,' for which she won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film.
In 2018, Lady Gaga starred in the critically acclaimed film 'A Star Is Born,' alongside Bradley Cooper, and co-wrote the Oscar-winning song 'Shallow.'
Gaga’s philanthropic efforts include the creation of the Born This Way Foundation, which focuses on youth empowerment and mental health.
She is known for her powerful live performances, often incorporating elaborate choreography, stunning visuals, and her signature theatrical style.
Lady Gaga is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 125 million records sold worldwide.
She is the first woman to win an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Grammy Award in the same year for her work on 'A Star Is Born.'
Gaga is fluent in French and often incorporates different languages into her music and performances.
Despite her fame, Lady Gaga has remained committed to using her platform to advocate for social change, supporting causes such as mental health awareness, equality, and disaster relief.
