AceShowbiz - Months after "Joker: Folie a Deux" earned largely negative reviews, Lady Gaga, who starred as Harley Quinn, provided an insightful response to the backlash. In a recent interview with Elle, the Oscar-winning performer discussed the film's reception and her perspective on artistic failure and success.

According to Gaga, "People just sometimes don't like some things. It's that simple. And I think to be an artist, you have to be willing for people to sometimes not like it."

Despite "Joker: Folie a Deux" flop, Gaga is undeterred and remains committed to taking creative risks. She added, "You keep going even if something didn't connect in the way that you intended. When [the fear of failure] makes its way into your life, that can be hard to get control of. It's part of the mayhem."

The sequel to the highly successful 2019 film "Joker", which grossed over $1 billion and won two Academy Awards, "Joker: Folie à Deux" diverged significantly by incorporating musical elements.

This creative direction was polarizing, leading to mixed reviews and ultimately poor box office performance, grossing just $207.5 million worldwide. The film also received six Razzie nominations, reflecting its controversial reception.

Cast member Tim Dillon harshly criticized the movie, calling it "the worst film ever made." He noted the absence of a coherent plot and predicted the movie's failure, stating, "It's not even hate-watchable. That's how terrible it is."

Contrary to these harsh critiques, renowned director Quentin Tarantino has raved about "Joker 2", praising Joaquin Phoenix's performance as "one of the best performances I've ever seen in my life." This dichotomy in opinions highlights the artistic risks that Gaga embraced by joining the project.

In her Elle interview, Gaga emphasized the importance of continuing to take risks and not being paralyzed by the fear of failure.

This resilient attitude is reflected in her upcoming album, "Mayhem," set to release on March 7. Gaga described the album's creative process as "reassembling a shattered mirror: even if you can't put the pieces back together perfectly, you can create something beautiful and whole in its own new way."

Through the ups and downs, Lady Gaga remains a beacon of artistic resilience and unwavering support for her fans and communities.