5 Best Lady Gaga Movie & TV Series Roles Every Fan Must See, Ranked by RT
Her repertoire features both major hits and lesser-known yet equally brilliant works.
Lady Gaga ceased being merely a pop icon long ago – in recent years, she has proven that her talent extends far beyond the music scene. She has conquered Hollywood with the same passion and charisma with which she topped the music charts.
From dramatic roles in cult series to lead performances in Oscar-winning musicals, Gaga has demonstrated that she is an A-list actress as well as a singer.
5. 'Machete Kills', 2013
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 29%
Lady Gaga made her acting debut in the cult series The Sopranos when she was just 15 years old. She appears briefly in only one episode, so this appearance is not considered a full-fledged role.
However, her performance as the assassin La Camaleón in Robert Rodriguez's Machete Kills was a different story. Although her character had limited screen time, Lady Gaga's appearance was striking, dramatic, and memorable.
When the US president finds himself at an impasse, he hires Machete to do the dirty work. Consequently, the hitman heads to Mexico to eliminate Mendez, a Mexican revolutionary with a split personality.
4. 'Sin City: A Dame to Kill For', 2014
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 43%
A year after Machete Kills, another Rodriguez movie hit the screens – Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, based on Frank Miller's noir comics.
Delighted by their previous collaboration, Rodriguez was determined to involve Lady Gaga in the production, even though she was on tour at the time.
While near the filming location, the singer stopped by to see Rodriguez briefly and play a small role of Bertha written specifically for her.
3. 'House of Gucci', 2021
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 62%
Milan, 1978. A young woman from a modest background, Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga), captivates Maurizio Gucci, heir to the famous fashion house.
Smitten, Maurizio defies his father and sacrifices everything to marry her. The ambitious bride sets out to join the renowned family, enlisting the help of its most sympathetic relative.
Through sheer wit and manipulation, Patrizia gains everything she ever dreamed of. Yet her insatiable appetite eventually turns her life into a tale of crime.
2. 'American Horror Story', 2011-...
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 77%
Jessica Lange was the main star of American Horror Story for its first four seasons. Unlike Evan Peters, Sarah Paulson, Angela Bassett, and Kathy Bates, however, she chose not to return for subsequent chapters. Fortunately for fans, though, they were in for a surprise in the form of Lady Gaga.
In the fifth season, titled Hotel, she played the vampire Countess Elizabeth. Her performance earned her widespread acclaim from critics and viewers alike, as well as a Golden Globe Award.
Lady Gaga also made a brief appearance in the sixth season of the show.
1. 'A Star Is Born', 2018
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 90%
Jackson is a famous but weary singer and songwriter who often visits bars to get drunk. Ally (Lady Gaga) has given up on her dream of becoming a singer despite her genuine talent as a vocalist and songwriter.
After seeing her perform at a bar, Jackson is instantly captivated. He soon becomes the young artist's guiding light in the music industry and her life partner.
Music binds them together, but their relationship crumbles under the pressure of fame and jealousy.
