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January 12, 2026•8 min read

Ranking All Lady Gaga Eras From Least to Most Gay (2026 Guide)

Ranking all Lady Gaga eras from least to most gay. From The Fame to Chromatica, we break down which Gaga eras are the gayest and why.

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Ranking All Lady Gaga Eras From Least to Most Gay (2026 Guide)


Lady Gaga is a gay icon. But which of her eras is the gayest? From The Fame to Chromatica, here's our ranking of all Gaga eras from least to most gay.


Why Gaga Is a Gay Icon


Before we dive in, let's acknowledge the truth: Lady Gaga is a gay icon. She's:

  • Camp, theatrical, and over-the-top
  • A champion of LGBTQ+ rights
  • A cultural phenomenon
  • The perfect gay icon

    • The reality: Gaga is more than just a pop star—she's a cultural icon. And she's the perfect gay icon.



    The Ranking


    8. The Fame (2008)


    Gay Energy: 6/10


    Why it's not higher:

  • It was her debut era
  • Less explicitly gay
  • More mainstream pop
  • Less camp than later eras

    • The gay moments:

  • "Poker Face" (obviously)
  • "Just Dance" (the gay anthem)
  • The fashion (iconic)
  • The performances (theatrical)

    • The reality: The Fame was Gaga's debut, and it was already gay. But it was less explicitly gay than later eras.



    7. The Fame Monster (2009)


    Gay Energy: 7/10


    Why it's not higher:

  • Still early in her career
  • Less explicitly gay
  • More mainstream pop
  • Less camp than later eras

    • The gay moments:

  • "Bad Romance" (the gay anthem)
  • "Telephone" (iconic)
  • The fashion (even more iconic)
  • The performances (even more theatrical)

    • The reality: The Fame Monster was more explicitly gay than The Fame. But it was still early in her career.



    6. Born This Way (2011)


    Gay Energy: 8/10


    Why it's not higher:

  • More explicitly gay
  • But less camp than later eras
  • More political
  • Less theatrical

    • The gay moments:

  • "Born This Way" (the gay anthem)
  • LGBTQ+ advocacy
  • The fashion (iconic)
  • The performances (theatrical)

    • The reality: Born This Way was explicitly gay and political. But it was less camp than later eras.



    5. Artpop (2013)


    Gay Energy: 8.5/10


    Why it's not higher:

  • More camp and theatrical
  • But less successful
  • More experimental
  • Less mainstream

    • The gay moments:

  • "Applause" (the gay anthem)
  • The fashion (even more iconic)
  • The performances (even more theatrical)
  • The camp (off the charts)

    • The reality: Artpop was camp and theatrical. But it was less successful than other eras.



    4. Joanne (2016)


    Gay Energy: 7/10


    Why it's not higher:

  • Less explicitly gay
  • More country/rock
  • Less camp
  • More personal

    • The gay moments:

  • "Million Reasons" (the gay ballad)
  • The fashion (still iconic)
  • The performances (still theatrical)
  • The authenticity (very gay)

    • The reality: Joanne was less explicitly gay, but it was more authentic. And authenticity is very gay.



    3. A Star Is Born (2018)


    Gay Energy: 8/10


    Why it's not higher:

  • More mainstream
  • Less explicitly gay
  • More serious
  • Less camp

    • The gay moments:

  • "Shallow" (the gay ballad)
  • The fashion (still iconic)
  • The performances (still theatrical)
  • The cultural impact (very gay)

    • The reality: A Star Is Born was more mainstream, but it had huge cultural impact. And cultural impact is very gay.



    2. Chromatica (2020)


    Gay Energy: 9/10


    Why it's so high:

  • Explicitly gay
  • Camp and theatrical
  • Dance-pop perfection
  • The perfect gay album

    • The gay moments:

  • "Rain On Me" (the gay anthem)
  • "Stupid Love" (the gay anthem)
  • The fashion (even more iconic)
  • The performances (even more theatrical)

    • The reality: Chromatica was explicitly gay, camp, and theatrical. It's the perfect gay album.



    1. The Chromatica Ball Tour (2022-2023)


    Gay Energy: 10/10


    Why it's number one:

  • The perfect gay tour
  • Camp, theatrical, and over-the-top
  • The perfect gay experience
  • The ultimate gay moment

    • The gay moments:

  • The entire tour (the gayest thing ever)
  • The fashion (the most iconic)
  • The performances (the most theatrical)
  • The cultural impact (the most gay)

    • The reality: The Chromatica Ball Tour was the perfect gay experience. It was camp, theatrical, and absolutely iconic.



    The Honorable Mentions


    The Super Bowl Halftime Show (2017)


    Gay Energy: 10/10


    Why it's iconic:

  • The perfect gay performance
  • Camp, theatrical, and over-the-top
  • The perfect gay moment
  • The ultimate gay experience

    • The reality: The Super Bowl Halftime Show was the perfect gay performance. It was camp, theatrical, and absolutely iconic.



    The Oscars Performance (2019)


    Gay Energy: 9/10


    Why it's iconic:

  • The perfect gay performance
  • Camp, theatrical, and over-the-top
  • The perfect gay moment
  • The ultimate gay experience

    • The reality: The Oscars Performance was the perfect gay performance. It was camp, theatrical, and absolutely iconic.



    Final Thoughts


    All Gaga eras are gay, but some are gayer than others. The Chromatica era is the gayest, but every era has its gay moments. And that's what makes Gaga a gay icon.


    Remember:

  • All Gaga eras are gay
  • Some are gayer than others
  • The Chromatica era is the gayest
  • Gaga is a gay icon

    • The real takeaway? All Gaga eras are gay, but the Chromatica era is the gayest. And that's what makes Gaga the perfect gay icon.



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