She has won multiple Grammys and an Oscar, built a beauty empire with Haus Labs, and filled stadiums on every continent. But somewhere between the theatrical costumes and the headline performances, Stefani Germanotta has quietly become one of Hollywood’s most passionate home cooks. Lady Gaga’s relationship with food is rooted in something deeply personal, and it goes well beyond green smoothies and tour snack packs.
Food and heritage are inseparable for Gaga. She is Italian-American, her parents run Joanne Trattoria, a beloved Italian restaurant on New York’s Upper West Side, and when she is at home, her personal chef and childhood friend Bo O’Connor has noted that she almost always gravitates toward Italian food, because the cuisine is simply home for her.
