Lady Gaga is 40 years old as of September 24, 2026. She was born on March 28, 1986, in New York City and turned 40 earlier this year. Her full birth name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta. The Recording Academy’s Lady Gaga profile confirms her name and birth date.
Because her birthday falls in March, simply subtracting 1986 from a year can give the wrong age for events that happened in January, February or early March. The dates matter when looking back at her career.
Lady Gaga’s age at key career milestones
| Milestone | When it happened | Gaga’s age |
|---|---|---|
| Release of her debut album, The Fame | 2008 | 22 |
| Appearance in American Horror Story: Hotel | 2015 | 29 |
| Release of A Star Is Born | 2018 | 32 |
| Academy Award win for “Shallow” | February 2019 | 32 |
| Release of MAYHEM | March 7, 2025 | 38 |
| Her 40th birthday | March 28, 2026 | 40 |
The Recording Academy documents The Fame and MAYHEM; the Golden Globes’ Lady Gaga profile records her television and film work. The Academy’s 2019 awards record lists “Shallow” as the Best Original Song winner. The ages in the table follow from her verified March 28, 1986, birth date.
How old was Lady Gaga when The Fame came out?
Gaga was 22 when The Fame arrived in 2008. The album introduced hits including “Just Dance” and “Poker Face.” It made her widely known while she was still in her early twenties, several years before she took on major television and film roles.
Her work did not stay within one style of pop music. She later recorded jazz albums with Tony Bennett and continued releasing solo pop records. Her official music catalog lists MAYHEM as a 2025 album; it came out shortly before her 39th birthday, so she was 38 at its release.
How old was she in A Star Is Born?
Lady Gaga was 32 when A Star Is Born was released in 2018. She starred opposite Bradley Cooper and received an Academy Award nomination for her acting. At the February 2019 ceremony, still aged 32, she shared the Best Original Song Oscar for “Shallow” with her fellow songwriters. She turned 33 the following month.
Her screen career had already included American Horror Story: Hotel in 2015, when she was 29. Readers looking for other profiles of performers and their television roles can explore our articles on Hannah Einbinder and Hacks and Meghan Markle in Suits..
Frequently asked questions
When is Lady Gaga’s birthday?
Lady Gaga’s birthday is March 28. She was born in 1986, so her next birthday will be March 28, 2027, when she turns 41.
What is Lady Gaga’s real name?
Her full birth name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta. Lady Gaga is her professional name.
How old was Lady Gaga when she won her Oscar?
She was 32 when “Shallow” won Best Original Song at the Academy Awards on February 24, 2019. Her 33rd birthday was just over a month later.
Where can readers find a broader biography?
The Wikipedia biography of Lady Gaga gives a broad overview of her life and work. For her birth date and award records, the Recording Academy and the Academy Awards provide direct records.
Her age today
Lady Gaga turned 40 on March 28, 2026. Her birth date is the clearest way to check her age at any point in her career: before March 28 of a given year, she has not yet had that year’s birthday.