It’s no surprise that Lady Gaga has become the center of attention this month, especially following the much-anticipated UK premiere of Joker: Folie à Deux.
The superstar singer-turned-actress created quite a buzz when she attended the Venice Film Festival earlier this month with her partner, the lesser-known Michael Polansky. Their appearance sparked pregnancy rumors due to Gaga’s eye-catching dress, though it’s important to note that these remain just rumors.
On September 25, the excitement reached new heights with the UK premiere of Joker: Folie à Deux, the sequel to the acclaimed 2019 film Joker. In this installment, Gaga plays the female lead alongside the captivating Joaquin Phoenix, and the project has been surrounded by significant hype.
In true Lady Gaga fashion, she made a bold statement at the London event, wearing an extravagant red gown with dramatic shoulder pads and a deep, plunging neckline.
At 38, it seemed like Gaga was channeling Harley Quinn, the character she portrays in Joker: Folie à Deux. The Just Dance singer enhanced her look with smoky blue eyeliner, featuring a tear streaking down her right cheek. Her ruby red lipstick coordinated perfectly with her dress, and her overall makeup exuded comic book flair.
While most people could appreciate the aesthetic she was aiming for, others were… less impressed.
It goes without saying that the internet is a space where opinions—both good and bad—are freely shared. However, it was surprising to see how many individuals were perplexed by Gaga’s outfit choice.
“I feel like this is really safe for her and doesn’t fit her well (too large). She could have brought more drama. Makeup is interesting though,” one user commented on Instagram.
On Reddit, another user noted, “Sometimes the dress looks perfect on her, and then in other pics it looks too big.”
A third commenter agreed, stating, “Yeah, I think the dress doesn’t move well. When she stands straight with her arms at an even length, she looks good. But when she moves around […], the dress looks big and bulky.”
Another Redditor remarked, “She’s too short for it.”
Meanwhile, one more user commented, “The fabric is too stiff.”
It’s worth mentioning that it wasn’t just Gaga’s gown that sparked conversation. Many social media users also drew attention to the striking resemblance between her fiancé, Michael Polansky, and her co-star, Joaquin Phoenix.
Gaga and businessman Michael Polansky were first spotted sharing a kiss at a New Year’s Eve party in 2020, and their relationship has blossomed ever since.
“Joaquin and her [fiancé look] like brothers,” one user commented after the UK premiere of Joker: Folie à Deux.
“Wow Joaquin [and] Michael look SO similar,” another person noted. “I thought it was [Joaquin]!”
A Reddit user remarked, “Michael Polansky looks so much like Joaquin that I had to do a double take on every slide.”
“SAME I keep thinking that everytime I see [a] pic of them together,” responded another user..
