Lady Gaga is one of the world’s most famous living musicians – a global icon who has sold millions of records worldwide. 

 

Gaga has barely been out of the charts since she burst onto the scene in 2008 with her debut album “The Fame”, with her music drawing on a range of genres from electro-pop to country and rock. She has garnered multiple awards for her songwriting, as well as critical praise for her acting skills in a slew of Hollywood roles. 

 

In the lead-up to her 40th birthday on 28th March 2026, we look at her remarkable career and influence.