Lady Gaga is arguably one of the most popular and most versatile celebrities out there. Thanks to her sudden rise to fame back in the late '00s, we have witnessed Gaga grow not only as a musician but also as an actor, philanthropist, and activist.
However, many people, including some Little Monsters, are still in the dark about Gaga's personal life, specifically about her parents and her relationship with them. If you're one of those who is curious whether she's close to them or maybe not talking to them at all, then keep scrolling down to find out the answers!
10 Lady Gaga's Dad Is Joe Germanotta, Entrepreneur And Business Owner
Joe Germanotta is an American-Italian entrepreneur and business owner. Back in 2002, he started his own company, Guest WiFi, which provides WiFi to hotels. Not only that, but Gaga's father is also involved in her career too — he is the owner of the House of Gaga Publishing, Inc and he's on the board of directors for Gaga's charity, the Born This Way Foundation.
9 Gaga And Her Dad Own A Restaurant Together
In 2012, Gaga and her dad Joe decided to invest and open an Italian-style restaurant in New York City together. The restaurant is named Joanne Trattoria, after Gaga's late aunt Joanne, who died of lupus when she was just 19.
Today the restaurant is run and managed by Gaga's parents, but her dad admits that she certainly "generates a lot of sizzle" which brings in the customers.
8 They Have Completely Opposite Views When It Comes To Politics
And while it seems like Gaga and her dad Joe have a perfect father-daughter relationship, that's not always the case. One of the main things these two cannot agree on is, of course, politics. Gaga is a vocal Democrat, who's shown her dislike of Donald Trump and his party many many times. At the same time, her dad is a Republican, who supported, fundraised, and donated money to Trump and his campaign during the last elections.
7 Because Of That, Her Father Did Not Attend One Of Her Biggest Performances Ever
In February this year, Mother Monster delivered a breathtaking performance of the American national anthem during the inauguration of Joe Biden. As expected, her Trump-supporting father was absent from the event, but he did comment on the performance in an interview with Fox News. "I'm extremely proud that she's able to participate, I'm looking forward to watching it," said the singer's dad.
6 She Got A Tattoo As A Tribute To Her Father
Even though their relationship is far from being perfect, it seems like Gaga and her father are in a good place and can agree to disagree when it comes to certain topics. After all, they are family, and their bond is sacred. That is why Gaga decided to get a tattoo of the word 'dad" written inside of a heart back in 2009. Her dad was also an inspiration for some of the songs she's written, such as "Speechless" from her album The Fame Monster.
5 Gaga's Mother Is Cynthia Germanotta
Cynthia Germanotta is an American philanthropist, activist, and of course, Lady Gaga's mother. Cynthia and Gaga are very close — they certainly have a better relationship than Gaga has with her father. Cynthia was born and raised in West Virginia, however, after graduating from the West Virginia University, she moved to New York City where she eventually met Gaga's father.
4 She Is One Of The Reasons Gaga Is So Successful Today
Ever since Gaga was a little girl, she knew she wanted to become famous — and her mom was supporting her throughout Gaga's life. Gaga often talked about how Cynthia used to accompany Gaga to open mic nights at bars because Gaga was underage and was not allowed to enter. "They would have open mic nights so my mother would take me along and say, 'My daughter's very young but she's very talented. I'll sit with her as she plays," said Gaga in a 2011 interview with Independent.co.uk.
3 Gaga And Her Mom Co-Founded The Born This Way Foundation Together
Lady Gaga and her mom Cynthia co-founded the Born This Way Foundation, whose aim is to support "the wellness of young people, and empowering them to create a kinder and braver world." Since its inception in 2012, the Foundation has worked on numerous projects, very often in collaboration with other organizations and NGOs. Gaga's mom even had the opportunity to speak at the United Nations General Assembly about mental health on behalf of the Foundation.
2 They Even Worked On A Book Together
In September 2020, Gaga and her mom collaborated on yet another project together. This time they published a book titled Channel Kindness: Stories of Kindness and Community. The book is actually a collection of stories about kindness and hope, written by young activists.
1 Both Of Gaga's Parents Appeared In Her Netflix Documentary 'Gaga: Five Foot Two'
Gaga: Five Foot Two is a Netflix-made documentary about Lady Gaga, which premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. While it's mostly focused on Gaga's work on her album Joanne and the Super Bowl performance, it also shows her more private side, as well as her relationship with her family. Both Joe and Cynthia Germanotta appear in the movie, which just shows that they're all still pretty close to each other, regardless of what other people think.