“I had a boyfriend who told me I’d never succeed, never be nominated for a Grammy, never have a hit song, and that he hoped I’d fail. I said to him, ‘Someday, when we’re not together, you won’t be able to order a cup of coffee at the fucking deli without hearing or seeing me.”

American pop artist and performer of the 2000s and 2010s, Lady Gaga is best known for blending avant-garde fashion with mainstream pop, creating a distinctive persona that challenged norms in music and culture. Her work often explores themes of resilience, identity, and social change, earning her both critical acclaim and a dedicated global fanbase.