Lady Gaga’s Best Roles, Ranked

Joker 2 sees Joaquin Phoenix returning as the iconic DC and Batman villain, the Joker. After the success of its predecessor, many expected that the actor would return in a sequel. However, Joker: Folie à Deux marks new territory for Arthur Fleck.

In Joker 2, Phoenix stars alongside music megastar Lady Gaga, who plays the role of Harley Quinn, Joker’s paramour. In the last few years, the pop icon has made her way to Hollywood, succeeding in several movies and television roles that have elevated her status in pop culture and beyond, with many of Gaga’s roles being highly praised.

6 Bertha – Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014)

Small But Effective Cameo In Epic Sequel

In the highly anticipated sequel to Frank Miller, Robert Rodriguez, and Quentin Tarantino’s anthology movie, Sin City, Gaga commits to the cameo role of Bertha, a waitress at a diner where Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s character ends up.

In Gaga’s one scene, Gaga shows off her talent by providing a charming performance as a waitress who seemingly takes to Gordon-Levitt’s character despite his facial injuries. With Gaga’s 20th-century noir appearance, the actor’s performance is only enhanced, with Gaga excelling in one of her first Hollywood movie roles.

5 La Camaleón – Machete Kills (2013)

Confident And Exotic Performance In All Out Action Movie

One of Gaga’s first movie roles was La Camaleón in Machete Kills. This all-out action sees Danny Trejo reprise his role as Machete from its predecessor, with his character engaging in warfare and pure carnage.

Gaga’s character of La Camaleón only appears in a few scenes, although the actor makes them exceedingly memorable, with Gaga portraying a shapeshifting assassin set on killing Machete. Gaga’s seductive and cold-blooded performance enhances the chaos and exhilaration of the movie, as her character acts as a devastating force to be reckoned with, showing Gaga’s versatility as a performer.

4 Scáthach – American Horror Story: Roanoke (2016)

Plays A Ghastly Witch In A Popular Horror Anthology Show

In Gaga’s second outing in the popular horror anthology show American Horror Story, Gaga continued her villainy by portraying Scáthach, a ghastly witch who causes trouble for the main protagonists.

Through scenes that include flashbacks, Gaga’s Scáthach is wicked and mysterious, with the character tormenting several characters in one of American Horror Story‘s most horror-filled seasons to date. As a witch, Gaga pulls off a character full of trickery and seductiveness, cementing herself as a varied actor with impressive range.

3 Patrizia Reggiani – House of Gucci (2021)

Crime Drama That Sees An Elegant Gaga Engage In Family Squabbles

Gaga’s impressive run of movies in her filmography continued with the release of House of Gucci, the story following the Gucci family and their chaotic family drama. Gaga stars as one of its leads, with the actor playing the role of Patrizia Reggiani, an outsider who becomes highly influential within the Gucci dynasty.

In a star-studded cast, Gaga stands out as one of the strongest portrayals, carrying much of the film through her captivating and elegant performance as her character seeks power within an influential and dangerous family. Despite the movie’s wild ride, Gaga’s depiction of Reggiani and her mischievous actions make for compelling and enthralling viewing.

2 Elizabeth Johnson / The Countess – American Horror Story: Hotel (2015-2016)

Evil And Sinister Performance That Put Gaga On The Map

Gaga’s portrayal of Elizabeth Johnson, otherwise known as The Countess, put the actor on the map of many in Hollywood, with her performance garnering enough critical acclaim to see Gaga win a Golden Globe.

As the owner of Hotel Cortez, Gaga plays a sinister character who manipulates at will, with Gaga pulling off a cold and calculating performance in a significant role at the time of her acting career. Playing an immortal being, Gaga flourished as The Countess, appearing in every episode of the season, becoming central to proceedings where the actor prevailed with flying colors.

1 Ally – A Star Is Born (2018)

Emotional Performance That Sees Gaga Sing

In Gaga’s most successful role to date, the actor starred in the lead role in A Star Is Born, opposite Bradley Cooper. A Star Is Born follows the story of a music star who discovers and falls in love with a local singer, with Gaga playing the enthralling and highly coveted role of Ally. In a film with many ups and downs, Gaga excels in all facets, with the actor showing a lot of emotion as her character goes on a whirlwind journey through the music industry.

While showing her dramatic chops opposite a seasoned actor such as Cooper, Gaga’s vocal performance stands out as the strongest part of her portrayal, with her powerful and emotional musical performances making her role in A Star Is Born so memorable for audiences.