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The release ofJoker: Folie à Deuxhad fans buzzing with excitement. With Lady Gaga joining the iconic cast alongside Joaquin Phoenix, there was no doubt that expectations for the sequel were high. The originalJokerhad been a massive success, both critically and at the box office, making over a billion dollars worldwide. So evidently, fans were eager to see what the next chapter would bring.
However, when the sequel finally hit theaters, it didn’t quite match the success of its predecessor. As the backlash grew, Lady Gaga recently shared her thoughts on the movie’s reception. But fans are not happy with her response for the same.
Fans not convinced on how Lady Gaga handled criticism forJoker 2
When the firstJokermovie was released in 2019, it was a massive success. So much so that the movie was made on a modest budget of $55 million, but it went on to earn over $1 billion worldwide viaBox Office Mojo,making it one of the most successful R-rated films of all time. The audience loved the powerful story, the incredible performances of Joaquin Phoenix, and the way the movie explored complex themes.
So naturally when the sequel,Joker: Folie à Deux,was announced, fans had high expectations, and many thought it would achieve the same level of success as the first movie. But things didn’t go as planned and the sequel, despite having a bigger budget and a lot of excitement surrounding it, earned just $207 million globally viaBox Office Mojo, which was a huge dropcompared to the first film.
The movie received mixed reviews from critics, and many fans expressed disappointment,calling it a letdown. The backlash was strong, and it became one of the most talked-about box-office disappointments. Amid the criticism,LadyGaga, who played Harley Quinn in the movie, spoke about the experience in an interview withElle.
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She said“People just sometimes don’t like some things. It’s that simple,”explaining how creative work doesn’t always connect with everyone. She also added:
And I think to be an artist, you have to be willing for people to sometimes not like it. And you keep going even if something didn’t connect in the way that you intended.
When her comments were shared on X, many fans criticized her for what they felt was a dismissive attitude toward the film’s underperformance.
Or sometimes you just get paid a lot to make slop
some things? It was most things this time
Or that it was just absolutely awful 🤷♂️
or the movie was just trash
Didn’t see it and never will.
Some felt she wasn’t taking the backlash seriously enough, while others thought she was focusing too much on the idea of failure instead of addressing the film’s flaws.
Lady Gaga opens up about family life and parenthood with Michael Polansky
In the same interview withElle, Lady Gaga shared her thoughts on family life and her future with fiancé Michael Polansky. The engaged couple have already begun talking about what kind of parents they want to be and how they would like to raise their children. While fans are excited to know more about their wedding plans, Gaga took this opportunity to reflect on what family means to her.
Lady Gaga explained that for her, family isn’t just about being with loved ones; it’s also about personal growth and change. She said:
Family—it’s like the roots of the tree. They grow long, and sometimes they’re mangled, and sometimes they’re full with water, and sometimes they’re thirsty.
This describes how family can sometimes be complicated, but it also plays a huge role in shaping who you are. Family is something that defines you, but it also pushes you to change and grow. Gaga also shared her views on how she and Polansky would like their future children to have the freedom to be themselves.
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She also said that she wouldn’t want to pressure them into seeing her artistry in any particular way. She added:
I would want my children to understand that whatever my artistry means to them is totally up to them. I would never actually want to shape it or tell them how to think about me.
The couple believes in giving their children the space to explore and discover who they are without feeling pressure from their parents or the outside world. Gaga acknowledged that children are often told what to think, how to act, and even what to believe. She and Polansky want to provide an environment where their kids can grow into themselves and make their own choices.
Sakshi Singh
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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
