Lady Gaga Partakes In Olympic Games Ceremony

Lady Gaga made a spectacular appearance at the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.

The ceremony took place this Friday, July 26th, and for the first time in the history of the Summer Olympic Games, it was not held in a stadium. The Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony was held in the heart of the city along its main artery, the river Seine. Gaga was part of the ceremony, performing a special version of "Mon truc en plumes" by Zizi Jeanmaire.

The performance was pre-recorded a few hours before the ceremony to avoid technical issues from the heavy rain.

You can rewatch the full performance below.

After the performance, Gaga posted a heartfelt message explaining the process behind the chosen song.

"I feel so completely grateful to have been asked to open the Paris 2024 this year. I am also humbled to be asked by the Olympics organizing committee to sing such a special French song—a song to honor the French people and their tremendous history of art, music, and theatre. This song was sung by Zizi Jeanmaire, born in Paris a French ballerina, she famously sang “Mon Truc en Plumes” in 1961. The title means “My Thing with Feathers.” And this is not the first time we’ve crossed paths. Zizi starred in Cole Porter’s musical “Anything Goes” which was my first jazz release. Although I am not a French artist, I have always felt a very special connection with French people and singing French music—I wanted nothing more than to create a performance that would warm the heart of France, celebrate French art and music, and on such a momentous occasion remind everyone of one of the most magical cities on earth—Paris. We rented pom poms from Le Lido archive—a real French cabaret theater. We collaborated with Dior to create custom costumes, using naturally molted feathers. I studied French choreography that put a modern twist on a French classic. I rehearsed tirelessly to study a joyful French dance, brushing up on some old skills—I bet you didn’t know I used to dance at a 60’s French party on the lower east side when I was first starting out! I hope you love this performance as much as I do. And to everyone in France, thank you so much for welcoming me to your country to sing in honor of you—it’s a gift I’ll never forget! Congratulations to all the athletes who are competing in this year’s Olympic Games! It is my supreme honor to sing for you and cheer you on!! Watching the Olympic Games always makes me cry! Your talent is unimaginable. Let the games begin!"

The message included pictures from a new photoshoot by Rémi Lamandé, taken on the side of the river where she performed.

After the performance, Lady Gaga was seen leaving her hotel in an incredible green outfit.

Lady Gaga has just left her hotel in Paris💚 pic.twitter.com/QxztIScut2

— Lady Gaga Now 🃏 (@ladygaganownet) July 26, 2024