Lady Gaga Kicks Off 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony with Performance
Lady Gaga started the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony with a Barbie-pink plumed performance. She sang in French, raising curiosity about her language skills.
The 13-time Grammy winner made her debut at the Olympics Opening Ceremony, which began on Friday at 1:30 p.m. ET and will re-air on NBC and Peacock at 7:30 p.m. ET. Led by artistic director Thomas Jolly, this ceremony is the first to be held on a river, the Seine, rather than in a traditional stadium.
Lady Gaga and Céline Dion Perform at 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony
Surrounded by pink feathers, Lady Gaga sang Zizi Jeanmaire’s “Mon Truc En Plumes” on stairs along the Seine River. This performance paid tribute to Jeanmaire’s appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show.
Initially, French media reported that Lady Gaga would perform with Céline Dion later in the ceremony. Instead, Dion performed a solo rendition of “Hymne à l’amour,” despite her ongoing health struggles.
Is Lady Gaga of French Descent?
No, Lady Gaga is Italian-American. Born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, she grew up in New York City. Her mother, Cynthia Louise, is a philanthropist and businesswoman, and her father, Joseph Germanotta, is an internet entrepreneur. She has a younger sister, Natali Germanotta.
After her performance, Lady Gaga expressed her appreciation for France and its people on X. She explained her special connection with French music and her desire to celebrate French art and music during the Olympics.
Lady Gaga’s performance at the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony highlighted her connection to French culture, despite her Italian-American heritage.
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