Los Angeles Times

Lady Gaga's mother says singer was 'taunted, isolated' by depression

Lady Gaga has been an outspoken celebrity advocate for mental health, inspiring fans with her journey from bullied child to award-winning global superstar. But at the start of her battle with anxiety and depression, she was just a regular kid who needed her mom.

"As a parent I wasn't prepared to really address this," said Gaga's mother, Cynthia Germanotta, on "CBS This Morning." "She went through a lot of difficult times - humiliated, taunted,

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times7 min read
An Ambulance, An Empty Lot And A Loophole: One Man's Fight For A Place To Live
After a hard day's work, Cameron Gordon sometimes finds a bit of solace as he lounges on the gurney in his yard, surveying a patchwork of weeds, potted plants, garden beds and a hose that meanders across the dirt. This is where his struggle to naviga
Los Angeles Times4 min readCrime & Violence
Editorial: Indiana’s Private-for-profit Asset Forfeiture Scheme Undermines Justice
Policing and prosecuting for profit contradicts reasonable notions of justice and fairness, yet it’s allowed in most U.S. states. Using a process known as civil asset forfeiture, law enforcement agencies seize private property that they claim was som
Los Angeles Times3 min readAmerican Government
LZ Granderson: The Chaos In Congress Is More Dangerous Than The Protests On Campuses
Last week Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) ignored Donald Trump's endorsement of Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) as House speaker and announced plans to try to force him out. One can only assume she is making that attempt for attention, because it seems

Related Books & Audiobooks