who is lady gaga

Lady Gaga, born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta on March 28, 1986, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her versatility, image reinventions, and influence in popular music. She gained global recognition with her debut album The Fame (2008) and has sold an estimated 124 million records, making her one of the best-selling music artists ever. Gaga is also acclaimed for her acting roles in American Horror Story and the film A Star Is Born (2018), for which she won several major awards including an Academy Award for Best Original Song. She has won 14 Grammy Awards and numerous other accolades and is known for her philanthropy, activism for mental health and LGBTQ rights, and business ventures like her cosmetics brand Haus Labs.