Lady Gaga | Source: Getty Images
Lady Gaga’s appearance at her film’s Los Angeles premiere has sparked speculation about possible cosmetic enhancements.
Lady Gaga made a jaw-dropping entrance. Her signature supervillain style on the red carpet during the Los Angeles premiere of “Joker: Folie à Deux” at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Monday, September 30, caused a flurry of comments online.
A fan comment dated October 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/people
As photos of the singer-slash-actress circulated online, some critics were also quick to point out that the Grammy winner had undergone cosmetic enhancements, sparking a lively debate.
“Love, love, love her! So talented, but too much filler, too much Botox!”
wrote
one observer, urging the singer to embrace her natural beauty. Another
chimed in
, ”
She’s ruining her beautiful face—now looking like a mask like all the celebs.”
Lady Gaga attends the Los Angeles Premiere of “Joker: Folie a Deux” at TCL Chinese Theatre on September 30, 2024, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
The multi-talented star, who takes on the role of Harley Quinn in the highly-anticipated sequel, embraced a bold look, leaving fans buzzing. Sporting fiery red hair and striking bleached brows, Gaga turned heads in a dramatic black cape dress that featured an attention-grabbing thigh-high slit.
Lady Gaga attends the Los Angeles Premiere of “Joker: Folie a Deux” at TCL Chinese Theatre on September 30, 2024, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
The ensemble’s oversized, layered sleeves added a theatrical flair, complementing her character’s chaotic energy in the film. Adding to the wow factor, Gaga paired her outfit with a statement necklace in red, silver, and green, which contrasted vividly against her dark ensemble.
Lady Gaga attends the Los Angeles Premiere of “Joker: Folie a Deux” at TCL Chinese Theatre on September 30, 2024, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
She completed her look with black stud earrings, a single bracelet, and a sleek ring, while six-inch platform heels gave the singer a commanding presence on the carpet.
Lady Gaga attends the Los Angeles Premiere of “Joker: Folie a Deux” at TCL Chinese Theatre on September 30, 2024, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
Netizens also thought the award-winning singer looked almost unrecognizable. ”
Doesn’t look like Lady Gaga. Not at all,”
remarked
one observer. ”
She’s such a chameleon… I didn’t even recognize her,”
echoed
another. A third user even
added
, ”
I thought this was Marilyn Manson at first.
Lady Gaga attends the Los Angeles Premiere of “Joker: Folie a Deux” at TCL Chinese Theatre on September 30, 2024, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
The critiques didn’t stop there. As the chatter intensified, more harsh comments surfaced, with one user
comparing
her appearance to a
“major construction project,”
and another bluntly
asking
, ”
Why all the fillers when you don’t need it??? Unrecognizable!”
Lady Gaga attends the Los Angeles premiere of “Joker: Folie a Deux” at TCL Chinese Theatre on September 30, 2024, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
With her bleached brows and revamped look, reactions from fans were anything but subtle. Some expressed strong opinions about her appearance, with one person bluntly
stating,
“She is destroying her face 😮.”
Another echoed similar thoughts,
noting
, ”
Her face looks different.”
But amid the sea of criticism, there were a few voices of support. ”
If anyone can pull off bleached eyebrows, it’s her. Her face looks divine here,”
one user
countered
.
The recent wave of speculation surrounding Gaga’s changing facial features isn’t the first time she’s faced such scrutiny.
In a 2011 interview
, the singer firmly addressed similar rumors, setting the record straight about her stance on plastic surgery.
“I have never had plastic surgery, and there are many pop singers who have,”
Gaga
stated
at the time. The “Born This Way” singer also took a strong stand against the culture of promoting insecurity through cosmetic enhancements,
calling it
”
Infinitely more harmful than an artistic expression related to body modification.”
Gaga’s portrayal of Harley in “Joker: Folie à Deux” is set to bring a new depth to the iconic character. The actress recently sat down with Jimmy Kimmel to discuss her dual projects: the upcoming movie and her newly released album, “Harlequin,” which ties in with her role.
Gaga revealed that the song “Happy Mistake” in the album was directly inspired by her character and serves as a deeply personal reflection on her life as a performer, noting that it addresses themes of dark times and the fleeting nature of happiness.
“It was just meant to be a really personal song about how sometimes we can go through dark times and feel like happiness is kind of an accident when it happens,” she
said
.
Lady Gaga appearing on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” posted on October 2, 2024 | Source: YouTube/@JimmyKimmelLive
While “Harlequin” is closely linked to the film, she clarified that it wasn’t a traditional soundtrack. Instead, she described it as a concept record and a companion piece to the movie, meant to be an extension of the film’s world whether listeners experienced it before or after watching.
Lady Gaga during an interview with Jimmy Kimmel posted on October 2, 2024 | Source: YouTube/@JimmyKimmelLive
Gaga also discussed the challenges of portraying Harley, particularly in finding the character’s voice for the musical sequences. “Harley’s not a trained singer so I worked a lot on developing her voice and finding what was natural and raw to her,” she
noted.
The singer explained that her character has a kind of brokenness and inner turmoil, and she wanted her voice to reflect that intensity. With her unique approach,
Lady Gaga
is poised to put her stamp on Harley, making “Joker: Folie à Deux” among the most anticipated releases of the year.