In 2011, Gaga was approached by director and producer Bradley Cooper to play the lead role of Ally in his upcoming film, A Star Is Born. She initially declined the offer, but after reading the script and meeting with Cooper, she decided to accept the role.
Gaga began filming A Star Is Born in April 2017. For her performance, she received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama.