Lady Gaga: 3 surprising facts you (probably) didn't know about the singer, actress and pop icon

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Lady Gaga, real name Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, is one of the most influential artists of her generation. Singer, songwriter, actress and producer, she has left her mark on the history of pop music with such global hits as Just Dance, Poker Face and Shallow.

But behind the glitter and extravagant costumes, Lady Gaga's story is full of surprising anecdotes. Here are three little-known facts that will surprise you, whether you're a long-time fan or just curious.

1️⃣ Lady Gaga: extraordinary musical talent since childhood

Before becoming a global star, Lady Gaga showed exceptional talent from an early age.

At the age of 4, she learned to play the piano on her own, without a teacher.
Even before the age of 10, she was writing and composing her own songs.

Few artists can boast such an early start. This early learning no doubt explains his ability to navigate between musical styles: pop, jazz, dance, rock...

2️⃣ Fired from her first label... just before global success

In 2006, Lady Gaga signed with the Island Def Jam label. But three months later, she was fired without explanation.

Rather than give up, she redoubled her efforts. The result: in 2008, she released Just Dance and became an international star.

😌 Lesson learned: failure can sometimes open the door to even greater success.

3️⃣ Lady Gaga: a historic artistic feat

In 2019, thanks to the film A Star Is Born, Lady Gaga achieves a feat never before accomplished by a woman in the history of entertainment:

Oscar for Best Original Song (Shallow)
Grammy Award
BAFTA Award
Golden Globe Award

All in the same year. A performance that places her firmly among the greatest artists of all time.

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