Lady Gaga on the Negativity Surrounding Joker 2: 'People Just Sometimes Don't Like Some Things'

Lady Gaga Addresses the Backlash Against 'Joker: Folie à Deux'

Pop icon and actress Lady Gaga has finally addressed the mixed reception to her latest film, Joker: Folie à Deux. Following the film's release, Gaga remained largely silent on the matter, despite her significant role as Harley Quinn and the release of a companion album, Harlequin. In a recent interview with Elle, she shared her perspective on the negative feedback.

Gaga explained that she navigates the challenges of less-than-stellar reviews by managing her expectations beforehand. "People just sometimes don’t like some things," she stated. "It’s that simple. And I think to be an artist, you have to be willing for people to sometimes not like it. And you keep going even if something didn’t connect in the way that you intended.”

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Released last October, Joker: Folie à Deux, the sequel to Todd Phillips' 2019 hit, received underwhelming reviews from critics and audiences alike. Currently holding a 31% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the film's theatrical run was short-lived, leading to a swift digital release. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav even described the film's performance as "disappointing."

Gaga acknowledged the impact of this negative reception, stating, “When that makes its way into your life, that can be hard to get control of. It’s part of the mayhem.”

Despite the less-than-enthusiastic response to Joker: Folie à Deux, Gaga is looking ahead. She recently announced the release of her new album, Mayhem, this March, ending a five-year hiatus since Chromatica. For further perspectives on the film, explore opinions from Quentin Tarantino, who expressed his appreciation for the sequel, and Hideo Kojima, who believes its reception will evolve over time. You can also find a list of 2024's biggest cinematic disappointments [here](placeholder for link).