Lady Gaga will definitely go down in history as a music legend. Even if you're not a fan of her music, no one can deny that she is one of the most entertaining performers of all time. Lady Gaga has definitely changed throughout the years, both in terms of her music and her style. When she began her climb to fame, her style was relatively tame. But over the years, Gaga has given us some of the most extreme, most-talked about outfits ever. Ready to see this talented, iconic singer transform throughout the years? Keep reading for the spectacular evolution of the wonderful Lady Gaga.
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1. Lady Gaga was born on March 28, 1986 as Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta.
2. She got her musical start in theater, appearing in many high school plays.
She would later get a contract with Def Jam Recordings, but they dropped her shortly after signing.
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3. She was rediscovered when Akon noticed her vocal talent and got her a joint deal with Interscope Records and his own label, KonLive Distribution.
4. In 2008, Lady Gaga released her first album, The Fame.
Her style was still relatively tame back then...
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5. Lady Gaga began her climb to fame after performing at 2008's Jingle Ball.
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6. Gaga showed off her ever-changing, over-the-top style at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.
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7. In November 2009, Lady Gaga released her chart-topping album The Fame Monster.
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8. She shocked everyone when she showed up to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards in a dress made of meat. Yes, meat.
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9. In 2011, Lady Gaga released her critically acclaimed, Grammy Award–winning album Born This Way.
She recreated her character from the "You And I" music video at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards.
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10. Lady Gaga was still wowing the crowds in her bizarre, extravagant outfits in 2012...
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11. Gaga opted to sport this floral headpiece during London Fashion Week in 2012.
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12. And she sported a new, bigger hairstyle during Glamour's 23rd annual Women of the Year awards in 2013.
13. Perhaps the most shocking part of Lady Gaga's evolution is when she decided to take on a new, simplified, and super classy style.
She rocked this glittering white gown at the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
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14. Lady Gaga stepped out in this plunging, sparkling dress and emerald necklace during the 2015 Grammys.
15. But then she showed us a flash of her older, more extreme style during the 2016 Grammys.
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16. And during the 2016 Academy Awards, Lady Gaga went right back to her chic, sophisticated new look.
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