Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, better known as Lady Gaga, has dominated the scene with her unique, outrageous get-ups and performances. With her catchy tunes, a collaboration with stylist and designer Nicola Formichetti , and a personality like no other, it is hard to escape the Haus of Gaga. Lady Gaga was born and raised in New York. In 2024 her estimated net worth was $320 million. In 2005, Gaga dropped out of New York University after her first year to pursue music full time. She performed in various dive bars and burlesque clubs in the Lower East Side. In 2008, Gaga released her highly successful first studio album, The Fame. She continues to be outspoken on subjects such as gay rights and is known for being fiercely loyal to her fans, who she calls her “little monsters”.