Why Lady Gaga Isn’t a Fan of Her Work on The Sopranos
Lady Gaga may’ve been born to be a star, but the powerhouse performer has revealed a surprising stance on one of her earliest roles.
For an interview with Entertainment Weekly’s Awardist podcast, the House of Gucci actress reflected on her background role for a season three episode of The Sopranos, and admitted that her performance as “Girl at Swimming Pool #2” wasn’t her best work.
“When I look back on that scene, I can see exactly what I did wrong in that scene,” she shared. “I didn’t know how to listen in a scene! I was supposed to laugh, and it was sort of like, cue, laugh…. I saw it and I go, ‘Oh, that’s not a real laugh!’ “
Gaga has come a long way since sitting in the background of the HBO drama. In 2016, the hit maker nabbed a Golden Globe for her work in American Horror Story: Hotel. She later proved herself to be a big screen star by taking on the leading role in Bradley Cooper’s A Star Is Born—which earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress and an Oscar win for Best Original Song.
So it’s understood that Gaga went on to defend her craft on the Awardist, noting that she’s “grown a lot as an actor.”
“I see a very non-specific actor [on The Sopranos],” she added. “And now I see myself as someone who is at least really striving to be specific without thinking about it, and that requires a lot of work ahead of time.”
Of course, Gaga isn’t the only performer who got their start on The Sopranos, as several other big name celebrities had guest roles on the James Gandolfini-led series. We’re talking Marvel stars, Broadway legends and so much more.
For a closer look at all the famous faces who appeared on The Sopranos, scroll through the gallery below!
Michael B. Jordan
Prior to his heartbreaking performance on HBO’s The Wire, Michael B. Jordan played a childhood bully in season one.
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda got his “Shot” with a cameo as a hotel bellman.
Paul Dano
Emmy nominee Paul Dano portrays A.J.’s friend Patrick Whalen across seasons four and five, before going on to play The Riddler in the upcoming The Batman movie.
Lady Gaga
Before she ruled the House of Gucci, Oscar winner Lady Gaga a.k.a. Stefani Germanotta wrecked havoc at a high school at age 15, alongside A.J. Soprano (Robert Iler) in an uncredited season three role.
Will Arnett
Before The Morning Show and BoJack Horseman, comic actor Will Arnett played an FBI agent who was married to an undercover operative trying to infiltrate the Soprano crime family.
Tony Hale
It’s a mini Arrested Development reunion! Tony Hale starred as a chemotherapy nurse treating Uncle Junior (Dominic Chianese).
Julianna Margulies
The Good Wife used to be a not-so-good mistress. Julianna Margulies played recurring season six character Julianna Skiff, who caught Tony’s eye before having an affair with Christopher Moltisanti (Michael Imperioli) and becoming addicted to heroin.
Jon Favreau
Actor-director-producer Jon Favreau played himself, as Christopher tries to get him to direct his screenplay.
