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

Lady Gaga Addresses the Mixed Reception of 'Joker: Folie à Deux'

Pop icon and actress Lady Gaga has finally addressed the less-than-stellar reception to her latest film, Joker: Folie à Deux. Following its October premiere, the film, in which Gaga portrays Harley Quinn, received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike. Gaga, who also released a companion album, Harlequin, remained largely silent on the matter until a recent interview with Elle.

In the interview, Gaga revealed her approach to navigating the negativity surrounding the film's release. She emphasized the importance of managing expectations and accepting that not every project will resonate with everyone. "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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The film, a sequel to Todd Phillips' 2019 hit, currently holds a 31% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, reflecting both critical and audience opinions. Its theatrical run was notably short-lived, leading to a swift digital release and comments from Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav describing the film's performance as "disappointing." Gaga acknowledged the challenges of dealing with such feedback, calling it "part of the mayhem."

Despite the mixed reception, Gaga is moving forward with her next project: the release of her new studio album, Mayhem, in March 2025, concluding a five-year gap since her last album, Chromatica. For further perspectives on Joker: Folie à Deux, you can explore differing opinions, including Quentin Tarantino's positive take and Hideo Kojima's prediction of a changing reception over time. You can also find a list of 2024's biggest cinematic disappointments [here](placeholder for link).