Lady Gaga was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance as up-and-coming singer-songwriter Ally in the 2018 remake of A Star Is Born. She starred alongside Bradley Cooper, who also directed of the film. Gaga did not just sing her way through the role. She co-wrote most of the songs on the soundtrack. One song, “Shallow”, became a cultural phenomenon. It won two Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for Best Original Song. This performance was a major turning point in her career, proving that her acting chops was as sharp as his pop sensibility.