Lady Gaga Addresses "Joker 2" Backlash: "Sometimes People Just Don't Like Things," Don't Let Fear of Failure Disrupt You

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Reportedly costing nearly $200 million to produce, "Joker: Folie à Deux" has only managed to pull in just over $200 million globally, an undeniable financial loss. The film's critical reception has been highly divisive, with negative sentiment seemingly outweighing positive reviews. This naturally sparks curiosity about how those involved in "Folie à Deux" feel about the film's reception and its commercial underperformance. Lady Gaga, one of the movie's lead stars, has been the first to offer her thoughts.

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Gaga, who is officially kicking off promotional activities for her seventh album, "Mayhem," candidly addressed the situation in a recent interview with ELLE magazine. She stated, "Sometimes people just don't like things, it's that simple. I think as an artist, you have to be willing to accept that sometimes people just don't like your work, and even if things don't go the way you expected, you have to let it go." Gaga also emphasized that the fear of failure can significantly impact mental well-being. She added, "Once that fear invades your life, it can be very difficult to control. That's part of the mayhem."

via: ELLE