Lady Gaga Sparks Fan Outrage for Just 33 Minutes of Screen Time in ‘Folie à Deux’

Lady Gaga Sparks Fan Backlash Over Limited Screentime in Joker Folie à Deux

Lady Gaga’s highly anticipated role in the sequel to the Joker franchise has stirred disappointment among her devoted fanbase due to her surprisingly minimal appearance. Reports reveal that the pop icon, who plays Harley Quinn alongside Joaquin Phoenix’s titular character, is featured on screen for just 33 minutes—less than a quarter of the film’s total runtime.

Fans took to social media to express their frustration after viewing Joker Folie à Deux, with one even lamenting their expensive night out, saying, “I spent $150 to see the movie because I’m such a huge fan, and she was hardly in it. You’d be better off just watching the trailer and saving your cash.”

Critics have labeled this experience as potentially Gaga’s “easiest payday,” suggesting that the promotional materials misleadingly presented the film as if it would be a showcase of Gaga’s musical talents. One disgruntled fan speculated about the possibility of many of Gaga’s scenes being cut, hinting that this might pave the way for a re-release with additional footage to generate further box office revenue.

Despite the backlash, some fans have shown sympathy for Gaga, pointing out the irony in her extensive promotional efforts for the film while her co-star, Joaquin Phoenix, appeared to do less. One commentator noted, “I actually feel really bad for Lady Gaga. She went all out for the promo, and it seems like a lot of her scenes got edited out. That’s just wrong.”

In related news, Gaga was recently engaged to her fiancé Michael Polansky. She shared a heartwarming story about how he asked for her permission to propose while they were out rock climbing, a moment she cherished and described as thoughtful.

As the film and its surrounding drama unfold, it remains to be seen how Gaga’s fans will respond moving forward. Will they rally behind the star despite this setback, or will the scrutiny regarding her screentime continue?