Lady Gaga returned to the "Saturday Night Live" stage this weekend, not just to promote her new album, "Mayhem," but to deliver a masterclass in self-deprecating humor. The pop icon, pulling double duty as host and musical guest, didn't shy away from addressing some of her more eyebrow-raising moments, leaving the audience in stitches.
During her opening monologue, Gaga wasted no time diving into the archives, specifically her 2013 SNL appearance alongside R. Kelly. With a perfectly timed delivery, "I'm so happy to be back at 'SNL'. The last time I hosted was in 2013 and every aspect of my performance aged amazingly. So there's no need to Google SNL 2013, Lady Gaga featuring R. Kelly... I won't bring it up because that would be bad." The blunt reference showcased this pop diva’s sharp wit.
Gaga then turned her attention to her role in "Joker: Folie à Deux," playfully addressing the film's early buzz and the unexpected Razzie nomination. "I'm an actor now, and I've been very diligent about selecting films that would showcase my craft as a serious actor. Films such as 'Joker 2'," she began, her tone dripping with mock seriousness.
"Apparently, people thought it was awesome. Joaquin [Phoenix] and I even got nominated for a Razzie, which is an award for the worst films of the year. So we won for worst onscreen duo," she continued, before adding a hilarious twist. "But jokes on them. I love winning things. My Razzie brings me one step closer to an EGORT. It's like an EGOT, but it's hurtful."
Beyond the laughter, Gaga's SNL appearance served as a powerful reminder of her versatility and her willingness to embrace her past, both the triumphs and the stumbles. With her new album "Mayhem" now in the spotlight, and "Joker: Folie à Deux" generating intense anticipation, Lady Gaga continues to prove she's a force to be reckoned with, both on and off the stage.