Lady Gaga courageously delves into the depths of why she remained silent amidst the persistent rumors of her gender early on in her illustrious career, where whispers abounded claiming she was, in fact, a man. During a pivotal 2011 CNN interview, she famously dismissed the conjecture with a fiery retort: "Why on earth would I squander my time issuing a press release to clarify whether I possess a penis? My ardent fans aren't concerned, and neither am I."
Years later, the multi-talented singer-actress sheds light on the relentless tide of misinformation that once engulfed her online realm, during a candid conversation on Netflix's visionary series, 'What's Next? The Future With Bill Gates.' Gaga poignantly recounted to Bill Gates in the second episode, "As a nascent artist in my early twenties, a malicious rumor lingered—that I was born a man. Amidst global tours and record promotions, nearly every interview I embarked upon was plagued by this fabricated image, doctored and disseminated online. Incessantly, I was queried, 'There are whispers you're a man. How do you respond to that?'"
The star of the highly anticipated 'Joker: Folie à Deux' divulged that she chose to remain tight-lipped, musing, "I never indulged those inquiries, for I didn't perceive myself as a victim of such a lie. Instead, I pondered: What about an innocent child, falsely accused, who might mistakenly believe a public figure like me feels shame? I've encountered situations where addressing rumors wasn't conducive to the well-being of others. Thus, I aimed to provoke thought and disruption in a different manner, harnessing the misinformation to create a disruptive narrative of my own."
Lady Gaga further confessed, "Since the tender age of 20, I've grown accustomed to lies being printed about me. As a performer, I find a certain humor in it all." This Grammy-awarded trailblazer, renowned for her daring antics and status quo-shattering endeavors in music, eventually transitioned into Hollywood, showcasing her acting prowess with a critically acclaimed turn in 'A Star Is Born' (2018). Now, she graces the silver screen once more in the eagerly awaited 'Joker: Folie à Deux,' set to captivate audiences on October 4th.
