Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (born March 28, 1986), known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her flamboyant and provocative stage presence, as well as her music, which has spanned pop, dance, electronic, and rock.
Gaga began performing in New York City's underground club scene in the mid-2000s, where she was recognized for her vocal abilities and eccentric performances. In 2007, she signed with Interscope Records and released her debut album The Fame, which was a critical and commercial success. The album spawned five hit singles, including "Just Dance", "Poker Face", and "LoveGame".
Gaga's follow-up album, The Fame Monster (2009), was also a critical and commercial success, winning six Grammy Awards. The album's singles, "Bad Romance", "Telephone", and "Alejandro", were all international hits.
Gaga's third studio album, Born This Way (2011), was another critical and commercial success, selling over 10 million copies worldwide. The album's title track became a number-one single in several countries, and its other singles, "Judas", "The Edge of Glory", and "You and I", were also successful.
In 2013, Gaga released her fourth studio album, Artpop. The album was not as commercially successful as her previous albums, but it was still a critical success. The album's lead single, "Applause", was a top-ten hit in several countries, and its other singles, "Do What U Want" and "G.U.Y.", were also successful.
In 2014, Gaga released her fifth studio album, Cheek to Cheek, a collaborative album with Tony Bennett. The album was a critical and commercial success, winning a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.
In 2016, Gaga released her sixth studio album, Joanne. The album was a critical and commercial success, and its lead single, "Perfect Illusion", was a top-ten hit in several countries. The album's other singles, "Million Reasons" and "A-Yo", were also successful.
In 2018, Gaga starred in the musical film A Star Is Born, alongside Bradley Cooper. The film was a critical and commercial success, and Gaga's performance was widely praised. She won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for the film's song "Shallow".
In 2020, Gaga released her sixth studio album, Chromatica. The album was a critical and commercial success, and its lead single, "Stupid Love", was a top-ten hit in several countries. The album's other singles, "Rain on Me", "911", and "Free Woman", were also successful.
Gaga is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold over 170 million records worldwide. She has won numerous awards, including 12 Grammy Awards, 2 Golden Globe Awards, and an Academy Award. She is also a successful actress, having starred in the films A Star Is Born, Machete Kills, and Sin City: A Dame to Kill For.