Overview
- In a Rolling Stone cover story, Gaga says she was taking lithium during the 2017 production of A Star Is Born, while not disclosing any clinical diagnosis.
- She recounts experiencing a psychotic break on the Joanne World Tour, seeking psychiatric care and canceling the final 10 shows in February 2018.
- At the time, the cancellations were publicly attributed to severe pain connected to fibromyalgia, a rationale she now recontextualizes.
- Gaga says she has weaned off many antipsychotic medications she referenced on Chromatica and credits fiancé Michael Polansky with supporting her recovery.
- Addressing Joker: Folie à Deux’s poor reception and box office, she says she redirected that negativity into her 2025 album Mayhem, which has seven Grammy nominations including album, record and song of the year.