When Lady Gaga Opened Up About Downside Of Fame And Said She ‘Hated’ Being A Star

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As a lifestyle expert who’s spent years navigating the complexities of fame and mental health, I can’t help but empathize deeply with Lady Gaga‘s journey. Her candidness about her struggles is both inspiring and heart-wrenching. It’s a stark reminder that even when we wear a mask of invincibility, we are all human, and we all have our battles.

Let’s reminisce about an old moment when pop icon and fashion trailblazer, Lady Gaga, spoke honestly to Lee Cowan from CBS Sunday Morning regarding the challenging impact of stardom on her psychological well-being.

Additionally, she shared that there came a moment in her life when she developed a dislike for stardom, particularly during the promotion of her album Chromatica. This collection, in essence, mirrors her personal turmoil and serves as an intense emotional journey.

In a candid manner, Gaga, who’s never shied away from discussing her battles with depression and PTSD, spoke openly about her main adversary. She admitted that her toughest foe was indeed herself, as she put it, “My biggest enemy is ‘Gaga’, that’s what I was thinking. My biggest enemy is her.” This sentiment resonates with the lyrics of her introspective single, 911.

I can scarcely imagine the relentless intrusion, constantly having a camera thrust before me, whether it’s at the grocery store or simply trying to enjoy a peaceful meal with my loved ones. That level of unyielding public scrutiny is what she had to endure on a daily basis.

As someone who has experienced this situation myself, I can say that it can be quite overwhelming when every family gathering or dinner out seems to revolve around you. It’s not that I mind being the center of attention sometimes, but it becomes tiresome when it feels like everything is always about me and my life. It’s as if my loved ones have forgotten that we all have our own unique experiences and perspectives to share. It would be nice to enjoy a meal with them without feeling like a celebrity being interviewed on a red carpet. I believe that creating a more balanced conversation where everyone shares their thoughts, feelings, and stories can bring us closer together as a family and make our time spent together more enjoyable for everyone involved.

In the lyrics of her song, “pop a 911” is not about calling emergency services, but rather it’s a metaphor for the medication she uses to control her panic attacks. The actress who plays the Joker in The Joker 2 shared that she frequently experiences panic attacks, especially when someone snaps photos of her while she’s shopping at a grocery store and their phone is placed against her face.

She shared that such incidents left her afraid and with full-body pain. “It’s like I’m an object, I’m not a person,” the songstress mentioned. Gaga didn’t sugarcoat her feelings about fame.

She confessed that she hated being famous and being a star and “felt exhausted and used up.” It’s tough enough dealing with mental health issues, but having to do it in the public eye? That’s a whole other level.

Besides sharing about her music career, the renowned singer disclosed an aspect of her personal life – she had resorted to self-inflicted wounds as a means to express her inner turmoil since she felt her pain was invisible to others. At her most despairing moments, Lady Gaga herself wondered if there was any point in her continuing to exist.

“She expressed that at one point, she didn’t fully grasp the reason for living beyond taking care of her family. Essentially, she questioned why she should continue to exist. During this time, she resided in a house where people monitored her safety for several years.”

But here’s the silver lining: music. Despite everything, music was her refuge. The singer finally revealed that she does not hate Lady Gaga anymore. “Now I look at this piano and I go, ‘Ugh, my god, my piano, my piano that I love so much. My piano, that lets me speak, my piano that lets me make poetry. My piano that’s mine.'”

Fans of Lady Gaga have likewise expressed how her music has provided solace for their personal mental battles. Consequently, it’s clear that her influence transcends merely creating enjoyable tunes. Instead, she has played a significant role in helping many realize that it is alright to acknowledge and deal with emotional distress.

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2024-08-18 21:23