After a long battle with fibromyalgia, Lady Gaga the renowned American singer and actress, has shared that she is finally pain-free. In a recent interview with Vogue magazine, the 38-year-old artist revealed that her “Chromatica Ball” tour, held in 2022, was a turning point in her recovery. For the first time in years, Lady Gaga He was able to perform on stage without feeling the pain that had marked much of his career.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease that causes widespread muscle pain and affects the quality of life of those who suffer from it. According to the Mayo Clinic this condition amplifies pain signals in the brain and spinal cord, which can lead to fatigue, sleep problems, and cognitive difficulties. In the case of Lady Gaga the illness became so debilitating that she thought she might not be able to perform again.
Lady Gaga talks about how she dealt with her illness in the middle of her Chromatica tour in 2022. Photo: Rolling Stones
Fibromyalgia: a personal and professional battle
Lady Gaga Gaga began experiencing the first symptoms of fibromyalgia in 2013, after suffering a hip fracture that forced her to cancel several dates of her world tour. Since then, the artist has had to deal with persistent and debilitating pain, affecting not only her musical career, but also her personal life. In the documentary “Gaga: Five Foot Two” (2017), the singer shared details of her daily struggle with the disease and how the use of marijuana helped her cope with the pain. However, Gaga He confessed in a recent interview that he no longer consumes this substance and that he has experienced a profound transformation in recent years.
Lady Gaga reveals details about the end of her battle with fibromyalgia. Photo: Composition LR / Netflix / Billboard
“Fibromyalgia was a nightmare for me. I thought I would never be on stage again,” she said. Lady Gaga However, with the support of her fiancé, Michael Polansky, and her medical team, the “Applause” singer has managed to find a way out of that suffering. “Michael and I did the Chromatica tour together, and the most important thing is that I did it without pain,” said the artist, highlighting how this process has marked a rebirth in her life.
A new album inspired by his recovery
Lady Gaga Not only has she regained her health, but she has also found in this experience a source of inspiration for her next musical project. Although details about her seventh studio album are still scarce, the star revealed that the record will be influenced by her personal journey with fibromyalgia, but from a more positive perspective. “I feel like this new album, in a lot of ways, is about that time, but from a place of happiness instead of misery,” the singer explained.
This new album will mark the return of Gaga to music since his collaboration with Bruno Mars in the single Die With A Smile released last month. The singer also hinted that the first single from her new album could be released in October, which has generated great anticipation among her fans. On social media, Gaga She has shared images from the recording studio, and in July of this year she even played some fragments of the album for her fans on the streets of Paris, after her participation in the opening ceremony of the Olympics .
Through social media and presentations, Lady Gaga has been sharing details of her new album. Photo: Composition LR / Instagram
The premiere of “Joker: Folie à Deux”
In addition to his music, Lady Gaga She also continues to stand out in the world of cinema. In 2024, the artist will return to the big screen playing Harleen Frances Quinzel, better known as Harley Quinn, in the long-awaited sequel Joker: Folly of Two In this film, he will share the scene with Joaquin Phoenix who will once again play the iconic villain, Joker This Warner Bros. production is one of the most anticipated of the year and will premiere on October 3 in Latin America.
Joker 2 will hit Latin American theaters on October 3. Photo: Variety
Lady Gaga has managed to balance her musical career with her foray into film, once again demonstrating her versatility as an artist. Her role in the film has not only generated great expectations among film fans, but also marks a new chapter in her acting career, which began with her acclaimed performance in A Star is Born, for which she won an Academy Award for Best Original Song.