“This thing that I do with caring about the message in my music, it's not separate from my work as a commercial artist; they're totally one and the same. I'm always going to be thinking about what my voice means.”

American singer, songwriter, and actress

Lady Gaga, born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She emerged as a major figure in popular music and is known for her changing public image, striking fashion, and wide range across entertainment. Her career has made her one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with estimated sales of 124 million records. She is associated with pop stardom as well as work that crosses between music, performance, and acting.