Lady Gaga

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, widely recognized by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She's famous for her extravagant fashion choices and live performances. Despite her music being easily perceived as superficial, it often carries a message of self-empowerment.

Gaga began her career at Interscope Records at the age of 20, writing songs for artists such as The Pussycat Dolls. She then rose to become one of the most prominent pop stars globally, achieving numerous #1 albums and singles, alongside a host of awards.

She has appeared in various films and TV shows. In 2016, she received a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film for her role as Elizabeth, the lead character in the fifth season of *American Horror Story*.

**Fun Fact:** The “Lady Gaga” name was coined by her former boyfriend and producer Rob Fusari, who sent a text message with an autocorrected version of Queen’s song “Radio Ga Ga” (a song he sang every time she entered the studio).