Lady Gaga's Career Overview

Lady Gaga's Career Overview

• Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, professionally known as Lady Gaga, is a successful American singer, songwriter, and actress.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

• Born on March 28, 1986, to Italian-American parents.
• Attended the Convent of the Sacred Heart and Regis High School.
• Showed musical talent early, playing piano at age four.
• Involved in theatre productions in high school.
• Studied method acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.
• Worked in music videos and a minor role in The Sopranos.
• Studied at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts' Collaborative Arts Project 21.
• Dropped out in the second year of her second semester to focus on her music career.
• Recorded songs with rappers.
• Played in bands and clubs in NYC.
• Met Rob Fusari, establishing a company for promotion. Then signed with Def Jam in 2006. Dropped from Def Jam three months later, returned home, began burlesque.
• Met and worked with performance artist Lady Starlight.
• Sought advice from songwriter and producer, RedOne.
• Met producer and exec, Vincent Herbert and signed to Interscope Records (and KonLive). Also gained a music publishing deal with Sony/ATV.
• Wrote songs for other artists.
• Performed at Lollapalooza (2007).

Breakthrough Years (2008-2010)

• Released her debut studio album, The Fame (2008), which was a commercial success reaching #1 in several countries.
• The Fame singles, including "Just Dance" and "Poker Face", were massive hits becoming #1 globally.
• Released The Fame Monster (2009) which also became a bestselling album.
• "Bad Romance" and "Telephone", were massive successes with millions of global sales.
• "Alejandro" video was controversial.
• The Fame Monster won several Grammy Awards.
• The Fame Monster tour was one of the highest grossing of a debuting artist.

Later Albums and Acting (2011-2017)

• Released Born This Way (2011) exploring electronic rock and techno-pop, and becoming a record-breaking success.
• Performed on The Simpsons (2012).
• Released Artpop (2013), a mixed reviewed album that still gained popularity.
• Worked with Tony Bennett on the jazz album Cheek to Cheek (2014).
• Won a Golden Globe for her role in American Horror Story: Hotel.
• Released Joanne (2016), named after her late aunt, achieving great US sales.
• Had multiple Super Bowl performances.
• Featured in A Star is Born (2018), a role that garnered her numerous awards, including an Academy Award. (for "Shallow")

Continued Success and Later Career (2018-2024)

• Released Chromatica (2020), positive reviews, and #1 on many charts. ("Rain on Me" a massive hit)
• Second collaboration with Tony Bennett, Love for Sale (2021).
• Portrayed Patrizia Reggiani in House of Gucci (2021), receiving notable award nominations.
• Performed on several TV and Award shows, collaborating with numerous artists.
• Released the song "Die with a Smile" in 2024, resulting in several Grammy nominations, and several number one sales.
• Continued touring and performing, culminating in several successful concert tours, including The Chromatica Ball.

Philanthropy and Activism

• Founded the Born This Way Foundation, focused on mental health awareness and LGBTQ+ rights.
• Has various business ventures, including a vegan makeup line, Haus Labs.

Notable Awards and Recognition

• 14 Grammy Awards, among other prestigious awards, reflecting her immense musical impact.
• Continued successes and accolades for acting and musical ventures.
• Has consistently topped numerous charts across various countries, showcasing her sustained global popularity.
• Recognized as an influential figure.

Personal Experiences and Challenges

• Experienced sexual assault as a young adult in a studio environment.
• Battled with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD).