Lady Gaga’s upcoming movie “House of Gucci” has been making the headlines for quite some time now. Based on a true story, the film portrays the assassination of Maurizio Gucci, the former head of Gucci fashion house.
One of the central characters in this story is Patrizia Reggiani, Maurizio’s ex-wife and a convicted murderer who was famously known as the “Black Widow”. Lady Gaga plays the role of Patrizia in this movie.
But did you know that Lady Gaga was initially intimidated by Patrizia Gucci?
Who is Patrizia Gucci?
Patrizia Reggiani was born in 1948 in Italy. In 1973, she married Maurizio Gucci, who was an heir to the famous Italian fashion house, Gucci. The couple had two daughters together but their marriage hit a rough patch in the late 1980s when Maurizio began an affair with another woman.
The betrayal led to a bitter divorce between Patrizia and Maurizio. In 1995, Maurizio was shot dead by a hitman hired by Patrizia herself.
She was later arrested and charged with murder. The trial received worldwide attention and Patrizia earned her infamous nickname “Black Widow” for her actions.
Why Was Lady Gaga Afraid of Patrizia?
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Lady Gaga revealed that she was initially afraid to meet Patrizia Gucci while preparing for her role in “House of Gucci”. The singer-actress said that she had never played a real person before and portraying someone who is still alive made her nervous.
Moreover, Lady Gaga said that she found it challenging to understand Patrizia’s motives behind her actions. She said: “I’m Italian-American; I’m from New York.
I have Italian grandparents. I understand how to love through family, I understand how to love through food, I understand how to love through opera. But I don’t understand the kind of love that Patrizia had for Maurizio.”
The fear and uncertainty that Lady Gaga felt towards Patrizia are evident in the trailer for “House of Gucci”. In the teaser, Lady Gaga as Patrizia can be heard saying, “It was a name that sounded so sweet, so seductive.
Synonymous with worth, style, power. But that name was a curse too.”
The Transformation of Lady Gaga into Patrizia Gucci
Despite her initial fear and doubts, Lady Gaga went all out to get into the skin of her character. The singer-actress underwent a major transformation for her role in “House of Gucci”. She dyed her hair blonde and was seen sporting various looks during the filming process.
In an Instagram post, Lady Gaga shared a behind-the-scenes picture of herself from the set of “House of Gucci”. In the picture, she is seen wearing a black turtleneck sweater with oversized glasses and a blonde wig styled in Patrizia’s signature bob cut.
The Bottom Line
Lady Gaga’s portrayal of Patrizia Gucci is one of the most anticipated performances in recent times. While it remains to be seen how accurate her portrayal is, it is clear that Lady Gaga has put in a lot of effort to bring this complex character to life on screen.
With all these efforts and dedication towards her craft, we can only wait and watch what masterpiece Lady Gaga has created with “House Of Gucci”.