Lady Gaga

See Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn alongside Joaquin Phoenix's Joker in a new still from "Joker: Folie à Deux," which hits theaters in October 2024.

[her](https://www.glamour.com/about/lady-gaga) journey to win [an Oscar for acting](https://www.glamour.com/story/lady-gagas-oscars-2022-dress-pics). It looks like her nose is bloody and her lips are very red, so maybe they already kissed, and Joker’s clown makeup is all over her mouth. Joker’s face is up close to Harley’s, and her hand is around his neck while they stare into each other’s eyes.

Lady Gaga posted the picture, which shows her holding her co-star Joaquin Phoenix's face.

Philips released a video teasing the movie in August, with silhouettes of both characters in an embrace. The film ended up with two Academy Awards - for best actor and best original score. On Tuesday, the Academy Award winner posted a photo on her social media pages, which shows her holding her Joker co-star Joaquin Phoenix's face.

Director Todd Phillips revealed Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix in the first look at "Joker: Folie à Deux," to end Valentine's Day on a dark note.

"Joker" sequel is underway in New York and Los Angeles, set for an Oct. The critically acclaimed film earned 11 Oscar nominations, winning two awards – Phoenix won as best actor and Hildur Guðnadóttir took best original score. Gaga worked with Phillips on her starring role in "A Star Is Born," which Phillips produced. It has not been confirmed what role the singer/actress will be taking on. [ starring as Batman villain Harley Quinn](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2022/08/04/lady-gaga-joker-folie-a-deux-joaquin-phoenix-harley-quinn/10236839002/), a character most recently played in several DC movies by [Margot Robbie](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2021/07/30/the-suicide-squad-margot-robbies-harley-quinn-is-dating-again/5423494001/). [Lady Gaga](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/08/09/lady-gaga-u-s-chromatica-ball-tour-singer-defends-gay-marriage-abortion/10266229002/) ended Valentine's Day with a dark flourish, showing off the first look of her role in the "Joker" sequel on [her Twitter account ](https://twitter.com/ladygaga/status/1625679599169576960?cxt=HHwWgIDRse6-yY8tAAAA)late Tuesday.

Director Todd Phillips unveiled the first image of Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn in the follow-up to the Oscar-winning comic book film.

[Gaga confirmed](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/lady-gaga-is-officially-starring-in-the-joker-sequel) that she was officially joining the cast of Joker: Folie à Deux. While it's still unconfirmed whether Gaga and Phoenix will be breaking into song during Joker: Folie à Deux, the first-look photo does seem to confirm that Gaga will be playing Harley Quinn (or at least a version of the character). [Cringey Sexcapades](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/02/sumner-redstone-in-love-the-cringey-sexcapades-of-a-horny-billionaire?itm_content=footer-recirc&itm_campaign=more-great-stories-020723)of a Horny Billionaire [Cate Blanchett’s](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/02/cate-blanchett-tar-awards-insider?itm_content=footer-recirc&itm_campaign=more-great-stories-020723)Maestro Moment The sequel is scheduled to hit theaters on October 4, 2024. Filming for Joker: Folie à Deux is reportedly underway in New York and Los Angeles. [Idaho Murder Victims](https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2023/02/idaho-murders-victims-alleged-killer?itm_content=footer-recirc&itm_campaign=more-great-stories-020723)Lived and Loved As the Joker, Phoenix sports a contented, lazy expression, with classic “Joker” makeup smeared all over his face. The Oscar-winning pop star is [reportedly playing Harley Quinn](https://people.com/movies/lady-gaga-as-harley-quinn-for-the-first-time-in-joker-sequel-photo/), the Arkham Asylum psychiatrist who falls for the Joker and becomes his partner in crime. It was nominated for 11 Oscars and won two trophies: for Hildur Gudnadottir, who won for best score, and for Phoenix. “Happy Valentines Day,” wrote Phillips on Instagram; he's directing the sequel and co-wrote the script with Scott Silver. Send in the clowns.

Lady Gaga shared a sneak peek into her role as Harley Quinn in the upcoming musical sequel to Todd Phillips' 2019 film Joker. Don't look away from this ...

[Lady Gaga](https://www.eonline.com/news/lady_gaga) surprised fans Feb. [Valentine's Day](https://www.eonline.com/news/valentines_day) may be over, but this bad romance is just getting started. While she only received a trophy for "Shallow," it's clear this woman still deserves a round of applause. [2023 Oscar](https://www.eonline.com/news/oscars) nomination—her fourth overall—for [Best Original Song](https://www.eonline.com/news/1361697/the-2023-oscar-nominations-are-finally-here-see-the-complete-lis) thanks to "Hold My Hand." [Kate Hudson](https://www.eonline.com/news/kate_hudson) wrote in the comment section, while [Lili Reinhart](https://www.eonline.com/news/lili_reinhart) simply shared, "Omgomgomg." [Joaquin Phoenix](https://www.eonline.com/news/joaquin_phoenix)'s Joker.

Lady Gaga has revealed the first photo of her Harley Quinn character in Joker: Folie à Deux, where she'll star alongside Joaquin Phoenix.

[Lady Gaga](https://www.thefader.com/artist/lady-gaga) announced that she’d be [starring alongside Joaquin Phoenix](https://www.thefader.com/2022/08/04/lady-gaga-joker-sequel) in Joker: Folie à Deux, the sequel to Todd Phillips’ Joker (2019). Lady Gaga’s film career has taken off in the past five years. She’s now shared the first official look at her character, posting an intimate closeup to Instagram of her Quinn and Phoenix’s Joker face to face, inches apart, staring into each other’s eyes.

The singer/actress is believed to be playing Harley Quinn in the "Joker" sequel.

Todd Phillips shared a Valentine's Day-themed photo of his stars Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix in Joker: Folie à Deux.

[Brendan Gleeson](https://collider.com/joker-2-cast-brendan-gleeson-folie-a-deux/) (The Banshees of Inisherin), [Catherine Keener](https://collider.com/joker-2-cast-catherine-keener/) (Being John Malkovich), Jacob Lofland (Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials), and Harry Lawtey (Industry). Phoenix won his first Academy Award for his performance, with Phillips being nominated in the Best Director category. [Lady Gaga](https://collider.com/joker-2-cast-lady-gaga-musical-sequel/) in the sequel [Joker: Folie à Deux](https://collider.com/tag/joker/). Gaga should become the second live-action actress to portray Quinn, following in the footsteps of Margot Robbie in both Suicide Squad films. [with the director offering a glimpse](https://collider.com/joker-2-image-filming-begins-joaquin-phoenix/) at Fleck being shaved a few months ago to announce the start of filming. Folie à Deux is [confirmed to be a musical](https://collider.com/joker-2-complicated-musical-sequences-lady-gaga-joaquin-phoenix/), a far cry from the tone and feel of the original film.

The singer/actress is believed to be playing Harley Quinn in the "Joker" sequel.

The singer/actress is believed to be playing Harley Quinn in the "Joker" sequel.

Back in December, director Todd Phillips shared a teaser image of Joaquin Phoenix's Joker from the upcoming sequel. There wasn't much to take away from the ...

We have the first look at Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn in the upcoming Joker sequel, Folie À Deux. And remember: the movie is a musical! Maybe she’s still working as a psychiatrist at Arkham Asylum, and over the course of the movie we’ll see her transform into Harley Quinn.