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Lady Gaga Reflects on 'Unhinged' Backlash to Joker: Folie À Deux in New Interview

She says the criticism hurt as it dragged on, leading her to pour that energy into new art.

Overview

  • Speaking to Rolling Stone, Gaga said she initially laughed at the response because it felt "so unhinged" but later found the prolonged negativity painful.
  • She cited the fallout as creative fuel for the intense 2024 music video for her single "Disease," describing an artistically rebellious phase.
  • The sequel earned roughly $206 million worldwide and about $58 million domestically, far below the 2019 Joker’s billion-dollar haul.
  • The film collected Razzie dishonors including Worst Screen Combo for Joaquin Phoenix and Gaga and Worst Remake, Rip-off or Sequel.
  • Reporting indicates DC Studios has no confirmed DCU plans for Joker or Harley Quinn at present, with any future appearances likely limited to separate Elseworlds projects.