The past few years have been exceptionally rewarding for Lady Gaga, from not only gaining praise for her singing to earning critical praise for her acting. The Bad Romance singer also found love with Michael Polanski, who is now her fiancé, as the singer confirmed in Vogue’s September cover story. With both her love and career flourishing, Gaga admitted that she is in the most fulfilling phase of her life.
“I’m in a new place,” the actress-musician tells People. Noting that she has been in the industry since she was a teenager, Gaga admitted that she experienced ups and downs on her journey to success. “I have been working in the film industry for the last almost 10 years. And, you know, I think I’ve just been through a lot.”
Behind her record-breaking music, boundary-pushing fashion and awards — including an Oscar for Best Original Song for 2018’s A Star Is Born in the Shallows — there were many challenges she had to overcome. Some of those moments are captured in the Poker Face singer’s 2017 documentary Gaga: Five Foot Two.
“I feel really grateful for the career I’ve had,” she said. “And I feel very grateful to my fans. At the same time, I think I had a lot of trouble with it at one time.” The Grammy-winning singer admitted she’s in a much better place and is grateful to be able to say it.
Continuing her streak of playing titular and tragic characters, Gaga recently reprized iconic DC villain Harleen “Lee” Quinzel, aka Harley Quinn, in the musical drama Joker: Folie à Deux, a 2019 blockbuster. The film is the sequel to Joker. In September, they released a companion album to the film titled Harlequin.
Written and directed by Todd Phillips, the film takes place after the first film, following Arthur Fleck’s time spent in Arkham Asylum and his encounter with Gaga’s Harley Quinn. The revolutionary movement sparked by his actions is truly worth watching. The musical element, a pleasant surprise, adds a new dimension to the story.
“Arthur Fleck is institutionalized in Arkham, awaiting trial for his crimes as the Joker. Struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that has always been inside him,” says the official synopsis.
The highly anticipated Joker: Folie à Deux is currently playing in theaters around the world, winning hearts with its unique blend of drama, music and iconic characters.