Lady Gaga's Best Movies & TV Shows, Ranked

13-time Grammy Award winner, multiple Golden Globe recipient, and fashion icon, Lady Gaga has cemented herself as a top force of talent and influence in every field she’s ventured into. Beyond being a generational defining pop icon, Lady Gaga—born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta—has also enjoyed an illustrious career as a film star. As we await her highly anticipated portrayal of Harley Quinn in Joker: Folie à Deux, let's take a look back at some of Lady Gaga’s most notable film and TV performances, ranked from best to worst.

Lady Gaga first ventured into acting with cameos in shows like The Sopranos and Gossip Girl, where she took on self-referential roles often afforded to pop stars of her stature. Her first recognizable role as an actor came in 2015 when she starred in the fifth and sixth seasons of the acclaimed horror-drama series American Horror Story. However, Lady Gaga's breakout and best performance to date came with A Star Is Born. The film marked her first lead role in a feature length film. Sharing the screen with Bradley Cooper, she played the role of Ally, an aspiring singer-songwriter, delivering a raw and powerful performance that earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress and an Oscar for co-writing the song Shallow.

Much like her musical career, Lady Gaga’s filmography speaks for itself. With each project, she has pushed her limits and explored new depths of acting. Moving from the eerie realms of horror in American Horror Story, to the emotionally charged A Star Is Born, to the challenging autobiographical role of Patrizia Reggiani in House of Gucci, Gaga continues to redefine her boundaries. Now, she steps into the iconic shoes of Harley Quinn for Joker: Folie à Deux, further cementing her versatility as a performer.

For the purpose of this list, we’ve only considered roles where Lady Gaga is credited as a lead, supporting actor, or special appearance; leaving out her uncredited cameos and concert documentaries.