Since rising to fame in 2008, Lady Gaga has become one of the most successful entertainers in the world! Not only does the New York City native sing, dance and act, but she’s also a style icon. Whether Gaga (real name: Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta) is on the red carpet or stepping out onto the street, she always looks flawless, and that includes some fierce braless fashion moments.

Much like her music, the “Rain on Me” artist’s style choices are constantly evolving. “The truth is, I like to be daring,” Gaga revealed in a 2019 interview with DuJour magazine. “I think my style is ever changing. You know, from day to day, I want to dress totally different.

I went through a period in my life where style, for me, was almost like shedding a skin. You know, if I didn’t feel, like, in my power in a certain way, I would dye my hair that day, or wear a wig or change my clothes completely, and my style would just be completely different because I wanted to feel different, like a different person.”

While some of Gaga’s outfits over the years have been labeled as weird or controversial — ahem, her “meat dress” at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards — her goal is never to be shocking for the sake of making headlines.

“I want to be someone that’s breaking rules for good reasons,” the “Poker Face” singer said. “So maybe that’s part of being daring — it’s breaking some rules, but breaking rules for the right reasons.”

As for Gaga’s legacy? She isn’t necessarily interested in being remembered for her countless accolades. “I actually would just like to be remembered as brave.

I know that that might sound strange, but, sure, I’d love people to remember my music, remember my art, that’s wonderful,” the 13-time Grammy Award winner expressed. “But I think I would prefer to be remembered as brave and unafraid to speak my mind.”

The superstar wowed viewers at 2023 Oscars with her breathtaking performance of “Hold My Hand” from Top Gun: Maverick, which was nominated for Best Song. Three days before the March 12 telecast, Oscars executive producer and showrunner Glenn Weiss said she wouldn’t be attending as Gaga was in the middle of filming the forthcoming Joker: Folie à Deux. 

But the talented superstar thrilled fans when she arrived on the red carpet looking stunning in a sheer black Versace gown. Yet it still remained a question whether or not she would perform

Gaga appeared onstage halfway through the telecast completely makeup free, while wearing a gray t-shirt and ripped jeans and seated on a stool. Her powerful voice was all that was needed to wow the audience at Hollywood’s Dolby Theater, as she received a standing ovation following her stripped down performance of the tune.

Scroll through the gallery below to see photos of Lady Gaga’s best braless moments over the years.

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PERFORMANCE POWER

Gaga went braless by donning black X’s over her bare breasts as one of her costumes on her 2022 Chromatica Ball Tour.

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SO ELEGANT

The House of Gucci star wore a plunging black sleeveless gown with a gorgeous, jeweled necklace to the 2022 BAFTA Awards in London.

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GOLDEN GODDESS

Now this is a braless look.

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‘HOUSE OF GUCCI’ FILM PREMIERE

The singer stunned in this plunging velvet look at New York’s House of Gucci premiere. The dating ensemble came just one day after she accidentally suffered a wardrobe malfunction after appearing on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK

Gaga pulled out all the stops while promoting her new jazz album with Tony Bennet, Love for Sale, in September 2021. Who doesn’t love a top hat?

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SHEER SENSATION

Lady Gaga turned heads leaving a Brussels, Belgium, jazz club wearing a completely sheer see-through black dress.

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DARING

People still talk about Gaga’s look from the 2017 Grammy Awards … and it’s not hard to see why.

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WHO NEEDS A RED CARPET?

See? No matter where Gaga is, she makes it a runway.

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POWER SUIT

Gaga shined on the red carpet of the 2016 American Music Awards in a white pantsuit with a braless jacket. She added a matching hat for some extra style points.

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A STAPLE

Lady Gaga has been rocking outrageous platform heels since stepping into the spotlight.

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CLASSIC

Gaga’s red carpet looks are always the perfect balance of sexy and elegant.

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A POP OF COLOR

When she chooses to wear black, you can always expect a bold look or hairstyle.

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SHE MEANS BUSINESS

Going braless under a blazer is hardly revolutionary in Hollywood, but Gaga always puts her own twist on things.

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SPARKLE AND SHINE

This slinky dress fit Gaga like a glove.

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INKED

Gaga often wears outfits that showcase her beautiful tattoos.

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COOL GIRL

Gaga looked chic and sleek in an all-black ensemble with a plunging neckline, rocking a red lip and dark sunglasses at the Fame Monster CD signing in-store at a Los Angeles Best Buy in November 2009.

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DRAMATIC AND ANGELIC

Mother Monster wowed in a white sheath dress with a deep scoop neckline at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards After Party at Avenue in New York in September 2009, adding a dramatic headpiece for extra oomph.

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