All Lady Gaga Roles, Ranked From ‘Okay’ to ‘Iconic’

Lady Gaga can do it all. She's a phenomenal singer, dancer and actress. One thing that makes Gaga such a fascinating performer is her complete dedication to each role. Whether she's playing a small-town girl with big dreams or an Italian socialite, she gives it her all.

Today we dive into all 8 of Gaga's acting roles, ranked from “okay, we see you” to “absolutely iconic.”

8. Girl at Swimming Pool #2 in ‘The Sopranos’

Gaga's appearance: Season 3 Episode 9

• On Rotten Tomatoes, The Sopranos has 92% from critics and 96% from the audience.
• On IMDb, The Sopranos is rated 9.2/10.

Before she was the Mother Monster we know today, Lady Gaga made her acting debut as “Girl at Swimming Pool #2” in The Sopranos.

While it's just a tiny background role, everyone's gotta start somewhere. And being on one of HBO's most iconic shows isn't a bad way to kick things off!

Years later, Gaga reflected on the experience in an interview to Entertainment Weekly, saying:

“I didn't know how to listen in a scene! I was supposed to laugh, and it was sort of like, cue, laugh.... I see it and I go, 'oh, that's not a real laugh!'”

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7. Harley Quinn in ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Joker: Folie à Deux has 31% from critics and 31% from the audience.
• On IMDb, Joker: Folie à Deux is rated 5.2/10.

Taking on an iconic role like Harley Quinn is a big challenge, but Mother Monster delivered a unique interpretation of the beloved character. And sure, Joker: Folie à Deux could be better, but seeing Gaga as Harley makes up for it.

Available on: Max, Fandango At Home, Microsoft Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV, Spectrum On Demand.

6. La Chameleón in ‘Machete Kills'

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Machete Kills has 29% from critics and 35% from the audience.
• On IMDb, Machete Kills is rated 5.6/10.

Machete Kills is exactly what you'd expect from a grindhouse action flick: totally over-the-top. Gaga plays La Camaleón, a shape-shifting assassin. While it's not exactly Oscar material, she clearly had fun with the role and that's what matters the most.

Plus, her song “Aura” perfectly fits in with Machete Kills universe.

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5. Scathach in ‘American Horror Story: Roanoke’

• On Rotten Tomatoes, American Horror Story: Roanoke has 74% from critics and 57% from the audience.
• On IMDb, American Horror Story: Roanoke is rated 7.6/10.

Following her stellar performance in “Hotel,” Gaga returned to the AHS universe as Scathach, the OG Supreme witch. While this role wasn't as meaty as her Countess, Gaga still managed to leave her mark on the season.

Available on: Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV.

4. Bertha in ‘Sin City: A Dame to Kill For'

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For has 43% from critics and 44% from the audience.
• On IMDb, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For is rated 6.5/10.

In Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, Gaga plays Bertha, a waitress who appears briefly but memorably. While it's a small role, she rocks that classic Sin City style and holds her own among the star-studded cast. The movie itself might not have lived up to the original, but hey, at least we got to see Gaga in that noir aesthetic!

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3. Patrizia Reggiani in ‘House of Gucci'

• On Rotten Tomatoes, House of Gucci has 62% from critics and 83% from the audience.
• On IMDb, House of Gucci is rated 6.6/10.

Father, son and House of Gucci! Gaga transformed into Patrizia Reggiani, serving us Italian accent, '80s fashion and a lot of drama. While some critics were divided on the movie, everyone agreed that Gaga's performance was a standout. She even lived as Patrizia for more than a year and a half to nail the role.

Available on: Microsoft Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV.

2. Ally in ‘A Star Is Born'

• On Rotten Tomatoes, A Star Is Born has 90% from critics and 80% from the audience.
• On IMDb, A Star Is Born is rated 7.6/10.

Fun fact: A Star Is Born won an Oscar for Best Original Song “Shallow”.

Ally is the role that proved Lady Gaga is a genuine powerhouse. The chemistry between her and Bradley Cooper was electric and Gaga brought such raw vulnerability to the role that you completely forget you're watching one of the biggest pop stars in the world.

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1. The Countess in ‘American Horror Story: Hotel'

• On Rotten Tomatoes, American Horror Story: Hotel has 64% from critics and 61% from the audience.
• On IMDb, American Horror Story: Hotel is rated 7.8/10.

Fun fact: Gaga won her first Golden Globe for this role.

The Countess is exactly the kind of role Gaga was born to play. She's glamorous, dangerous, seductive and completely unforgettable. Plus, her chemistry with the entire cast (especially Matt Bomer) was phenomenal.

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