By Pop superstar Lady Gaga, 38, has left an indelible mark on Paris with two remarkable performances over the weekend. The singer first wowed audiences at the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony on Friday night, followed by a surprise impromptu performance for fans outside her hotel on Saturday.
At the Olympic Opening Ceremony, Gaga delivered a stunning rendition of ‘Mon Truc En Plumes’ on a set of stairs along the Seine River. The performance, which featured the singer in pink plumes, was a tribute to French culture and history. Despite the grandeur of the event, some viewers reported issues with sound quality and noted that wet weather caused a dancer to slip during the routine.
Following the ceremony, Gaga took to social media to express her gratitude, stating, “I feel so completely grateful to have been asked to open the Paris @Olympics 2024 this year.” She also detailed the preparation for her performance, including studying French choreography and collaborating with Dior for custom costumes using naturally molted feathers.
The ceremony audience included world leaders such as French President Emmanuel Macron and Sir Keir Starmer, the recently-elected British Prime Minister. However, fan reactions to the performance were mixed, with some praising it as “sensational” while others criticized the sound quality and questioned the choice of an American artist for a French event.
Just a day after her Olympic performance, Lady Gaga delighted fans with an unexpected encore. The “Born This Way” singer emerged from the sunroof of her car outside her Paris hotel to perform “Always Remember Us This Way,” a hit song from her 2018 film “A Star Is Born.” Dressed in a black suit, Gaga spread her arms theatrically and encouraged the crowd to sing along.
This impromptu performance was met with enthusiasm from gathered fans, many of whom Gaga graciously stopped to sign autographs for and pose with for photos before entering her hotel.
The song “Always Remember Us This Way” is particularly significant as it’s featured in “A Star Is Born,” the fourth English-language adaptation of the story. The film, which co-starred Bradley Cooper, received numerous accolades, including eight Academy Award nominations. Gaga’s work on the film led her to become the first woman in history to win an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award in the same year.
These Paris performances showcase Lady Gaga’s versatility as an artist, from her ability to command a global stage at the Olympics to her willingness to connect intimately with fans in an impromptu street performance. Despite the mixed reactions to her Olympic show, Gaga’s dedication to her craft and her fans remains evident.
As the Olympics continue and Paris remains in the global spotlight, Lady Gaga’s performances have certainly added to the city’s artistic vibrancy, reinforcing her status as one of the world’s most captivating and unpredictable performers.
