TORONTO — Lady Gaga says artists on the rise need compassion and kindness, and that fame changes the people around them more than the performers themselves. Bradley Cooper directs and co-stars as a seasoned musician who falls in love with Lady Gaga’s insecure character, Ally, while battling demons of his own. “I think that fame is very unnatural and we see that Jack is struggling in this film, there’s substance abuse, there’s trauma,” Lady Gaga said Sunday. Lady Gaga, often referred to by co-stars by her real name Stefani Germanotta, also extolled Cooper’s care in handling the story, and noted that he’s proven himself to be a legitimate musical artist. The “Born This Way” superstar has been candid about her own mental health issues, and has encouraged people to speak up if they’re struggling.

Source: National Post September 09, 2018 16:07 UTC