Lady Gaga recently addressed the viral rumor that she is secretly a man during a new interview. The speculation, which has circulated widely online, was met with a firm response from the singer. In the interview, she dismissed the rumor, emphasizing the importance of focusing on her work and her artistic contributions rather than unfounded gossip. Lady Gaga’s response highlighted her commitment to her career and her resilience against
misinformation.
Lady Gaga recently addressed a longstanding rumor about her identity during her appearance on Netflix’s new series, What’s Next? The Future With Bill Gates. In the second episode, she and the 68-year-old tech founder, billionaire, and philanthropist discussed a variety of topics, including the persistent falsehood from her early career suggesting that she was secretly a man.
The 38-year-old singer-songwriter expressed her thoughts on the rumor, emphasizing her focus on her career and the importance of addressing such baseless speculations with resilience.
In her recent appearance on What’s Next? The Future With Bill Gates, Lady Gaga revealed that she wasn’t particularly concerned about the rumors about her gender. She noted that she was accustomed to dealing with falsehoods about her, which made the speculation seem less significant. Gaga also reflected on the broader issue, acknowledging that such rumors were relatively trivial compared to the bullying and abuse faced by others regarding their gender and sexuality.
Lady Gaga recounted a persistent rumor from her early 20s that she was secretly a man, which she encountered during interviews and promotional tours. Despite the doctored images circulating online, Gaga chose not to address the rumor extensively. She explained her decision by noting that she did not perceive herself as a victim of the lie and felt that focusing on it could imply shame to those who might be struggling with similar accusations. Instead, she aimed to prioritize her own well-being and the broader implications for others in such situations.
Lady Gaga revealed that, over the years, she developed a thick skin towards persistent rumors, including the one about her being secretly a man. Reflecting on her early career, she admitted that she often chose not to address such rumors directly, focusing instead on using misinformation to her advantage in a thought-provoking way. She described how years of facing false claims made her view these questions with a sense of humor. This attitude was exemplified in a 2011 interview with Anderson Cooper, where she playfully responded to questions about her gender with humor, teasingly suggesting, “Maybe I do,” while performing a suggestive gesture with a diamond.
In her conversation with Bill Gates, Lady Gaga addressed why she chose to engage with the rumors about her gender with humor rather than issuing a formal denial. She bluntly questioned, “Why the hell am I going to waste my time and give a press release about whether or not I have a penis?” emphasizing that neither she nor her fans were concerned about such falsehoods.
Her interview coincides with her current focus on her film career, particularly the upcoming release of Joker: Folie à Deux, where she stars alongside Joaquin Phoenix. At the Venice Film Festival earlier this month, Gaga made a striking impression with her platinum blonde hair and elegant fashion choices for the film’s premiere.
