Lady Gaga is not only a music icon and pop legend, but she has also demonstrated a remarkable ability to transition seamlessly from the industry to acting, delivering compelling performances across various genres.

Her roles as The Countess in American Horror Story: Hotel, Patrizia Reggiani in House of Gucci and Ally in A Star Is Born have highlighted her versatility and talent, earning her validation among her peers and critical acclaim.

Her continued foray into the world of acting, including the upcoming dramatic musical Joker: Folie à Deux with Joaquin Phoenix, has led her to build a promising career and an incredible evolution in cinema.

What are Lady Gaga’s best works?

Movies

  • A Star Is Born — 2018

Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers — and falls in love with — struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer — until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.

Cast | Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott, Greg Grunberg, Andrew Dice Clay, Rafi Gavron, Anthony Ramos, Dave Chappelle, Alec Baldwin, Marlon Williams, Brandi Carlile, Rebecca Field, Michael Harney and more.

Available on Max.

  • House of Gucci — 2021

When Patrizia Reggiani, an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel the family legacy and triggers a reckless spiral of betrayal, decadence, revenge and ultimately… murder.

Cast | Adam Driver, Lady Gaga, Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Jared Leto, Jack Huston, Salma Hayek, Alexia Murray, Youssef Kerkour, Reeve Carney, Camille Cottin, Vincent Riotta, Gaetano Bruno, Miloud Mourad Benamara and more.

Available on Peacock.

  • Machete Kills — 2013

Ex-Federale agent Machete is recruited by the President of the United States for a mission which would be impossible for any mortal man – he must take down a madman revolutionary and an eccentric billionaire arms dealer who has hatched a plan to spread war and anarchy across the planet.

Cast | Danny Trejo, Alexa PenaVega, Mel Gibson, Jessica Alba, Lady Gaga, Demián Bichir, Amber Heard, Sofía Vergara, Michelle Rodriguez, Charlie Sheen, Walton Goggins, Vanessa Hudgens, Antonio Banderas, Cuba Gooding Jr. and more.

Available on Max.

  • Sin City: A Dame to Kill For — 2014

Several stories intersect in the sordid streets of Sin City: Dwight tries to get revenge on the mysterious Ava Lord, the femme fatale who betrayed him. Meanwhile, Nancy attempts to overcome Hartigan’s death; and Johnny must kill the most dangerous villain in the city.

Cast | Mickey Rourke, Jessica Alba, Josh Brolin, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rosario Dawson, Lady Gaga, Bruce Willis, Eva Green, Powers Boothe, Ray Liotta, Dennis Haysbert, Christopher Meloni, Christopher Lloyd, Juno Temple and more.

Available on Kanopy.

TV Shows

  • American Horror Story: Hotel — 2015

AHS Season 5 revolves around the Hotel Cortez in Los Angeles, a building with a dark and haunted history. The storyline weaves together themes of addiction, revenge, and redemption, featuring a mix of ghosts, vampires and serial killers.

Cast | Kathy Bates, Lady Gaga, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Wes Bentley, Matt Bomer, Denis O’Hare, Cheyenne Jackson, Chloë Sevigny, Angela Bassett and more.

Available on Hulu, Fubo, Prime Video and FXNow.

  • American Horror Story: Roanoke — 2016

AHS Season 6 employs a unique narrative structure, featuring a show-within-a-show format. It is divided into two parts: the first half is presented as a paranormal documentary titled “My Roanoke Nightmare”, and the second half as a reality show titled “Return to Roanoke: Three Days in Hell”.

Cast | Sarah Paulson, Lily Rabe, Lady Gaga, André Holland, Denis O’Hare, Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Adina Porter, Cheyenne Jackson, Finn Wittrock, Evan Peters, Frances Conroy, Cuba Gooding Jr. and more.

Available on Hulu, Prime Video, FXNow and Fubo.

  • The Sopranos — 2001

The story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads.

The show features Tony’s family members and Mafia associates in prominent roles and story arcs, most notably his wife Carmela and his cousin and protégé Christopher Moltisanti.

Cast | James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, Steven Van Zandt, Robert Iler, Tony Sirico, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Dominic Chianese, Drea de Matteo, Steve Schirripa, Aida Turturro, Dan Grimaldi and more.

Available on Max.