'American Horror Story: Hotel' Cast: Is Lady Gaga Awards Worthy As The Countess? [POLL, VIDEO]
Lady Gaga has been a big presence on this season of FX's American Horror Story, but does she deserve awards for her performance?
Gaga stars in American Horror Story: Hotel as The Countess, the immortal owner of the Hotel Cortez. Her performance has been met with both praise and criticism from AHS fans and critics.
With this being Gaga's first major acting role, some believe she's still too wooden as an actress. Meanwhile, others think she has more than carried her weight on the show and created a memorable character.
Here are some of the latest reactions to Gaga's performance as The Countess via Twitter:
Lady gaga been acting really good in American Horror Story!
— Bill (@wilz_amazing) December 15, 2015
Lady Gaga is so much better at acting than I expected.
— Matt Miller (@mattchinchilla) December 15, 2015
I had no idea lady Gaga could act until I saw her in #AHSHotel, I thought it would be like Madonna acting, but she's so amazing in this
— Andrea Lambert (@AndreaLamber) December 14, 2015
I'm thoroughly impressed with @ladygaga's ability to make me want The Countess dead.That's good acting because I LOVE #mothermonster.@AHSFX
— Curtis Vermette (@CurtisVermette) December 14, 2015
Lady gaga needs to give up the acting career and stick to the day job.. Better yet she can pack that in too #AHSHotel
— Jamie Livingstone (@jamielivingston) December 15, 2015
The real "horror" of American Horror Story is Lady Gaga's acting! Am I right?
— Tonto Toronto (@SkillsLA) December 16, 2015
@ladygaga I need this to be your first of many AHS seasons. Because the world needs more of your incredible acting.You continue to amaze me!
— john rattacasa (@JohnRattacasa) December 12, 2015
lady gaga got a nom for her horrendous acting but tatiana maslany (who is actually ridiculously talented) didn't?! what??? @goldenglobes
— s (@siIvergrace) December 11, 2015
One organization that is a big fan of Gaga's performance is the HFPA, a.k.a. the organization behind the Golden Globes. They chose to nominate her for Best Performance By An Actress In a Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television, alongside Kirsten Dunst from FX's Fargo, Sarah Hay from Starz's Flesh and Bone, Felicity Huffman from ABC's American Crime and Queen Latifah from HBO's Bessie.
It remains to be seen if Gaga will win the Golden Globe - the ceremony airs Sunday, Jan. 10 at 8/7c on NBC.
It is also unclear if Gaga will return for season 6 of American Horror Story. Given her busy music career, it's possible that this season is a one-and-done for her. But AHS showrunner Ryan Murphy has extended an offer to Gaga publicly to return for season 6. While Gaga hasn't confirmed if she is returning, perhaps she's been bitten by the acting bug and will give it another go next season.
American Horror Story: Hotel airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FX.
