‘I Think It’s Kind Of Funny’: Lady Gaga Reveals Why She Never Shut Down Rumors Claiming She’s a Man

As a long-time admirer of Lady Gaga and her unwavering spirit, I find her approach to dealing with rumors and misinformation truly inspiring. Her ability to rise above petty criticisms and focus on using her platform for good is commendable.


Lady Gaga isn’t new to gossip and malicious attacks. Lately, the singer of ‘Poker Face’ talked on ‘What’s Next? The Future With Bill Gates’ about why she chose not to counter criticisms and insults from people who said she was male during her early years in the spotlight.

Her rationale for not defending herself was straightforward: it was a lie, so she didn’t feel like a victim. She went on to clarify that although the baseless gossip wasn’t true, disputing such claims, as a public figure, might not be beneficial for others’ welfare.

In episode two of Netflix’s “What’s Next? The Future With Bill Gates”, the actress from A Star Is Born shared her reasons for remaining silent during early instances when false claims about her gender were circulated. Reflecting on this past experience, Gaga told Bill Gates that despite being the subject of these rumors and questions in many interviews, she chose not to respond because she didn’t view herself as a victim. Instead, her primary concern was for those who might feel embarrassed when similar accusations are made against them, and she didn’t want to add to their shame.

The individual renowned as the “Judas” singer expressed, “Wouldn’t a young person facing such accusations question why a high-profile figure like me would feel embarrassed? I’ve been in instances where dispelling a rumor wasn’t beneficial for others’ welfare.

From the onset of my career, I’ve found myself in numerous media squabbles. As an artist, I’ve grown accustomed to disregarding some of these issues. To be truthful, since I turned 20, falsehoods about me have been published. Being a performer, I find it amusing somehow.

On different occasions, Lady Gaga has addressed false rumors spread about her. For instance, during an interview with CNN in 2011, she famously shut down critics by saying something quite memorable: “What’s the point of me issuing a statement to clarify whether or not I have a penis? My fans don’t care and neither do I.

Lady Gaga is gearing up for the unveiling of “Joker: Folie à Deux,” which was previously shown at the Venice Film Festival and will be accessible to viewers starting from October 4. Notably, she has collaborated with Bruno Mars on the lively tune “Die With a Smile” and has been dominating the charts with it. The first single from her seventh upcoming album (LG7) is set for release in October, while the full album is expected to drop in 2025.

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2024-09-19 10:52