Don't call me Lady Gaga! Singer Stefani Germanotta drops famous stage name for A Star Is Born

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 13:52 EST, 11 May 2017 | Updated: 17:19 EST, 11 May 2017

Lady Gaga worked hard to make a name for herself in the pop world.

But the 31-year-old singer is reinventing her over-the-top image for her first major foray into the world of big screen lead acting.

The star is dropping her now iconic stage name in favor of her real name -  Stefani Germanotta - for her credit in her upcoming movie A Star Is Born.

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Name game: Lady Gaga, 31, is using her real name Stefani Germanotta as her credit in A Star Is Born; (pictured on set Monday)

Name game: Lady Gaga, 31, is using her real name Stefani Germanotta as her credit in A Star Is Born; (pictured on set Monday)

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It seems the move has been made in a bid to be taken more seriously in her new chosen craft.  

Some industry insiders speculate it may hurt efforts to market the film, while others believe she has a strong enough following to carry it through, according to Variety. 

Her 'huge presence as Lady Gaga will be obvious to audiences,' an insider told the industry publication. 

The source continued: 'There’s something appropriate about Gaga being credited as Stefani in the role of an unknown ingenue being discovered and turned into a star.'  

Stars align: The pop star hopes to lend credence to her acting chops in the film which costars Bradley Cooper, 42; (pictured in April)

Stars align: The pop star hopes to lend credence to her acting chops in the film which costars Bradley Cooper, 42; (pictured in April)

Million reasons: Gaga has had smaller roles in the films Machete Kills in 2013 and Muppets Most Wanted in 2014; (pictured Tuesday)

Million reasons: Gaga has had smaller roles in the films Machete Kills in 2013 and Muppets Most Wanted in 2014; (pictured Tuesday)

Gaga has had smaller roles in the films Machete Kills (2013) and Muppets Most Wanted (2014).

Recently, she was on American Horror Story: Roanoke.

However, all credit her as Lady Gaga. 

On set: The fourth remake of the film is due to be released in 2018

On set: The fourth remake of the film is due to be released in 2018

To distinguish the actor from the entertainer for screen credibility and success is not a new technique in the industry.

Dwayne Johnson dropped his former wrestling personality The Rock and now stars in major blockbusters.

Former rapper Marky Mark returned to Mark Walberg for credit and has received two Oscar nominations.

Back again: Barbra Streisand starred with Kris Kristofferson in the 1976 remake

Back again: Barbra Streisand starred with Kris Kristofferson in the 1976 remake

A Star Is Born features Bradley Cooper, 42, who is also directing.

The film follows Cooper's character, a failing movie star, as he finds an unknown ingenue, Gaga's character, and leads her to fame as a singer. 

The original starred Janet Gaynor in 1937. Judy Garland did a remake in 1954. Barbra Streisand took over the role in 1976.

The latest version is due to be released in 2018. 

 

  

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