Gaga, a self-proclaimed bisexual, told the crowd there that the lyrics of her single 'Poker Face' refer to fantasizing about women while in the middle of sex with a guy.Ī strong supporter of gay rights and gay marriage, Gaga has appeared at rallies all across the country, most notably at the Human Rights Campaign annual dinner and the National Equality March that took place in October 2009. Lesbians love her, too, as evidenced by the massive turnout for Gaga's 2009 show at the all-girl Palm Springs Dinah Shore weekend in 2009. Lady Gaga, undeniably a celebrity of the glamorous, sequined, and jaw-dropping variety, has become an icon to many gay men-a kind of Cher for the younger generation. Being invited to play, that was a real turning point for me as an artist.' ( Source)
It's not an easy thing to create a fanbase. They'll always stand by me and I'll always stand by them.
Just like Judy Garland, Barbara Streisand, and Madonna before her, Lady Gaga skyrocketed to fame in no small part due to her undying support in the gay community.Īs she told MTV, 'The turning point for me was the gay community… I've got so many gay fans and they're so loyal to me and they really lifted me up.
