Gaga: Five Foot Two - Lady Gaga reveals her fragile side

Lady Gaga is one of the most successful musicians in the world. With her outrageous outfits and unique voice, she has become a true pop icon. But in Five Foot Two, a new side of her emerges. She gives a glimpse behind the scenes and talks about her fears and doubts for the first time. It seems that she, too, is struggling with challenges.

A Star Is Born

Lady Gaga was born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta on March 28, 1986 in New York City to Italian-American parents. She discovered her great passion for music at a young age and starred in several musicals during high school. New York University's "Tisch School of the Arts" allowed Lady Gaga to refine and develop her artistic skills. However, she soon realized that she could not live out her creative energy in a traditional academic environment. Instead, she decided to try her luck as a solo artist.

• Name: Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta
• Date of birth: March 28, 1986, New York City
• Partner: Michael Polansky
• Residence: Manhattan, New York City

Lady Gaga writes success story

The debut album "The Fame" hit the music industry like a bomb in 2008 and catapulted to the top of the charts with hits like "Just Dance" and "Poker Face". With a series of successful albums, the singer has established herself as one of the most influential pop musicians of our time. Her powerful voice can convey any intended emotion in her songs. Furthermore, she is known for her fabulously quirky outfits that cause quite a stir, especially during public appearances. The singer has secured a place in the annals of music history by being a true artist.

Despite her success and public presence, Lady Gaga often remained a mystery to fans. Five Foot Two offers a unique insight into her mind and shows that even the most successful people sometimes have to deal with insecurities.

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Intensive preparations for the big day

Lady Gaga has achieved almost everything that an artist can achieve. However, the performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2017 was perhaps the highlight of her career. As the singer makes the first rough plans for her performance, she says she deliberately wants to present herself in the opposite way than what is expected of her. In Five Foot Two, Netflix follows the singer as she intensively prepares for the big day. She will perform in front of millions of viewers and the whole world will watch her. But with the enormous attention also comes great expectations and pressure, which make Lady Gaga visibly nervous. Will she manage to live up to the expectations and deliver an unforgettable show as the tensions rise? The answer is yes.

Joanne

When Lady Gaga plays the title track of her new album "Joanne" to her grandmother, tears roll down both their cheeks. The father has to excuse himself to the bathroom. "Joanne" is dedicated to Lady Gaga's late aunt, whom she never got to meet. Joanne is her father's sister, who died at the age of 19. Like aunt, like niece: Lady Gaga is an artist, just like her aunt. Another thing the two have in common is their lupus disease. Lupus could not be treated during the aunt's lifetime, which is why both of her hands had to be amputated. "Joanne" is Lady Gaga's most personal album to date, marking the beginning of a new era with fresh sounds and new fashion trends that stand in stark contrast to Gaga's previous life as an artist.

Sorrows and worries are on full display in Five Foot Two

Lady Gaga is usually known as a strong personality, but her previous breakups still have a grip on her. Time and again, the past catches up with her and she falls into deep sadness and loneliness. Five Foot Two shows Lady Gaga from her vulnerable and insecure side. Viewers can experience firsthand how difficult it is for her to deal with this emotional burden. It becomes clear that success and fame are not necessarily everything in life. Rather, it is interpersonal relationships that matter. The question of whether and how she will recover from her previous breakups remains unanswered until the end of the documentary.

When pain becomes a burden

In Five Foot Two, it becomes clear that Lady Gaga not only wants to share the glamorous side of her life as a superstar, but also the darker side that comes with her success. One of the biggest challenges is the chronic pain that has accompanied her for years. Lady Gaga suffers from the disease fibromyalgia, which manifests itself through severe pain in muscles and joints. The documentary reveals how much this pain affects her everyday life. At the premiere of Five Foot Two in Toronto, the singer said that she would take time off after her tour. But can a world-famous musician afford to just disappear from the scene for a while? No. Lady Gaga placates the statement by saying that taking time off doesn't mean she won't be making music. Don't worry, she's still got a ways to go.

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Summary - Five Foot Two

A documentary portraying a person can be a delicate matter, especially when the person themselves determines what is shown. Lady Gaga gives deep insights into her private life in Five Foot Two, when she is seen crying in pain in front of the camera and talks openly about her feelings of loneliness and vulnerability. But she still has control over what is shown. If it becomes too much for her, a command to the director Moukarbel to turn off the camera is enough. So there is always a residual risk that an artist will want to maintain her facade to some degree. In conclusion, Five Foot Two is a tribute to Lady Gaga's humanity. Those who only know her as a pop icon will have a completely new perspective on her after Five Foot Two and will perceive her quite differently in the future.

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