Lady Gaga's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Lady Gaga. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Lady Gaga (Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress renowned for her constant image reinventions and versatility. She is a highly influential figure in popular music, known for pushing boundaries and experimenting with various genres and styles throughout her career. Her impact extends beyond music into fashion and popular culture, solidifying her status as a cultural icon.

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April 2010: "Bad Romance" Most Watched Video

In April 2010, the video for "Bad Romance" became the most watched on YouTube.

2010: Included on Forbes' Celebrity 100

From 2010 to 2015 and 2018 to 2020, Lady Gaga was included on Forbes' Celebrity 100, topping the list in 2011.

2010: Named Billboard's Artist of the Year

In 2010, Lady Gaga was named Billboard's Artist of the Year, recognizing her impact on the music industry.

2010: MTV Video Music Awards Meat Dress Controversy

In 2010, Lady Gaga wore a dress made of raw beef to the MTV Video Music Awards. Vogue named her one of the Best Dressed people of 2010 and Time named the dress the Fashion Statement of the year. It attracted worldwide media attention, and the animal rights organization PETA found it offensive.

2010: One of Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2010, Time magazine named Lady Gaga one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

February 2011: Release of "Born This Way"

In February 2011, Lady Gaga released "Born This Way", the lead single from her album of the same name. The song broke records on iTunes and debuted at the top of the Billboard Hot 100.

2011: Highest-Paid Female Musician and Most Powerful Celebrity

According to Forbes, in 2011, Lady Gaga was the world's highest-paid female musician and the most powerful celebrity.

2011: Most followed person on Twitter

According to Guinness World Records, from 2011 to 2013, Lady Gaga was the most followed person on Twitter.

2011: Guinness World Record for Largest Gathering of Lady Gaga Impersonators

In 2011, 121 women gathered at the Grammy Awards dressed in costumes similar to those worn by Lady Gaga, earning the 2011 Guinness World Record for Largest Gathering of Lady Gaga Impersonators. The Global Language Monitor named "Lady Gaga" as the Top Fashion Buzzword with her trademark "no pants" a close third.

2011: World's highest-paid female musician according to Forbes

In 2011, Forbes named Lady Gaga the world's highest-paid female musician with $90 million in earnings.

2011: "Lady Gaga Day" designated in Taichung, Taiwan

In 2011, July 3 was designated as "Lady Gaga Day" in Taichung, Taiwan, marking the anniversary of her first visit to the country.

2011: Named the "Queen of Pop" by Rolling Stone

In 2011, Lady Gaga was named the "Queen of Pop" in a ranking by Rolling Stone, based on record sales and social media metrics.

2012: Placed fourth on Billboard's list of top moneymakers of 2011

In 2012, Lady Gaga placed fourth on Billboard's list of the top moneymakers of 2011 with earnings of $25 million, which included sales from her album Born This Way and her Monster Ball Tour.

2012: Ranked fourth in VH1's Greatest Women in Music and featured in exhibition

In 2012, Lady Gaga ranked fourth in VH1's Greatest Women in Music. She also became a feature of the temporary exhibition The Elevated: From the Pharaoh to Lady Gaga at the National Museum in Warsaw.

2012: LennonOno Grant for Peace

In October 2012, Yoko Ono gave Lady Gaga and four other activists the LennonOno Grant for Peace in Reykjavík, Iceland. Earlier in 2012, Gaga joined the campaign group Artists Against Fracking.

2013: Most famous celebrity

According to Guinness World Records, in 2013, Lady Gaga was the most famous celebrity.

2014: Most powerful popstar

According to Guinness World Records, in 2014, Lady Gaga was the most powerful popstar.

2015: Included on Forbes' Celebrity 100

From 2010 to 2015 and 2018 to 2020, Lady Gaga was included on Forbes' Celebrity 100, topping the list in 2011.

February 5, 2017: Super Bowl LI Halftime Show Performance

On February 5, 2017, Lady Gaga performed as the headlining act during the Super Bowl LI halftime show, attracting 117.5 million viewers in the United States.

2017: "Bad Romance", "Alejandro", and "Poker Face" ranked as catchiest tracks

In 2017, a study identified Lady Gaga's songs "Bad Romance", "Alejandro", and "Poker Face" as among the catchiest tracks, ranking number one, eight, and nine respectively.

2018: Estimated sales of 170 million records

As of 2018, Lady Gaga had estimated sales of 170 million records, making her one of the world's bestselling music artists.

2018: Included on Forbes' Celebrity 100

From 2010 to 2015 and 2018 to 2020, Lady Gaga was included on Forbes' Celebrity 100, topping the list in 2011.

2018: Leading role in A Star Is Born

In 2018, Lady Gaga gained praise for her leading role in the film "A Star Is Born".

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2018: Named the second most influential female artist of the 21st century by NPR

In 2018, NPR named Lady Gaga the second most influential female artist of the 21st century, highlighting her role as one of the first major artists of the 'Internet age'.

June 2019: Soundtrack Sales

As of June 2019, the 'A Star Is Born' soundtrack, featuring Lady Gaga, had sold over six million copies worldwide. The album had already won four Grammy Awards and a BAFTA Award.

2019: First woman to win an Academy, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Grammy Award in one year

In 2019, Lady Gaga became the first woman to win an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award, and Grammy Award in one year for her contributions to the A Star Is Born soundtrack.

2019: One of Time's 100 Most Influential People (again)

In 2019, Lady Gaga was again named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.

2019: Named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world

In 2019, Lady Gaga was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.

October 2020: Forbes estimates Gaga's net worth at $150 million

As of October 2020, Forbes estimated Lady Gaga's net worth at $150 million, reflecting her financial success.

2020: Six singles appeared on IFPI's annual Top 10 Global Singles chart

As of 2020, six of Lady Gaga's singles appeared on the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry's annual Top 10 Global Singles chart, setting the record for the most entries by any female artist.

2020: Included on Forbes' Celebrity 100

From 2010 to 2015 and 2018 to 2020, Lady Gaga was included on Forbes' Celebrity 100, topping the list in 2011.

2020: 'Born This Way' listed in Rolling Stone's '500 Greatest Albums of All Time'

In 2020, Rolling Stone listed Lady Gaga's album, 'Born This Way', among "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time".

January 2021: Yolanda Denise King High Ground Award

In January 2021, Lady Gaga received the Yolanda Denise King High Ground Award from the King Center's Beloved Community Awards for her contribution to the Black Lives Matter movement.

May 2021: "Born This Way Day" declared in West Hollywood

In May 2021, West Hollywood mayor Lindsey P. Horvath presented Lady Gaga with a key to the city and declared May 23 as "Born This Way Day" to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the album and its cultural impact.

2021: People ranks Gaga on their 'Best Dressed Stars of 2021' list

In 2021, People ranked Lady Gaga number one on their "Best Dressed Stars of 2021" list, noting her high-fashion designs and elegant style.

2022: Grossed over $689.5 million from concert tours and residencies

As of 2022, Lady Gaga had grossed more than $689.5 million in revenue from concert tours and residencies with attendance of 6.3 million.

April 2023: President's Committee Appointment

In April 2023, Lady Gaga was appointed as co-chair of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities by President Joe Biden.

2023: Included among Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers of All Time

In 2023, Rolling Stone included Lady Gaga among the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time, solidifying her reputation as a highly skilled vocalist.

2024: Placed fifth on Billboard's list of the Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century

In 2024, Lady Gaga placed fifth on Billboard's list of the Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century, recognizing her sustained impact and contributions to pop music.