Lady Gaga strutted onto the iHeartRadio Music Awards stage on Monday night (March 17) like she was born to collect trophies—and let’s be real, she kind of was. The 38-year-old music legend, fashion daredevil, and professional meat-dress enthusiast snagged the Innovator Award, because, duh, who else could it possibly go to?
While rocking multiple outfits (because one look is for amateurs), Gaga delivered an acceptance speech that could double as a TED Talk, except way more entertaining.
The Voice in Her Head Is Her Life Coach
Gaga revealed that the key to her success is listening to the voice in her head—which, in her case, seems to be some kind of artistic Yoda.
“Every time I was the only woman in the room, the loudest voice was inside my own head telling me not to compromise,” she shared, proving that self-doubt never stood a chance against Lady Gaga’s inner monologue.
Shoutout to the OG Girl Bosses: Her Grandmas
Gaga then took a moment to honor the original innovators in her life—her grandmothers—whom she described as “fiercely brilliant Italian American women” who could probably run a Fortune 500 company using only a wooden spoon and sheer willpower.
“They didn’t invent technology or art, they invented possibility,” Gaga said, basically confirming that her grandmothers were the Steve Jobs of homemade pasta and perseverance.
Oh, and the Outfits Deserve Their Own Award
In classic Gaga fashion, she didn’t just show up—she made an entrance. She donned a fiery red Alexander McQueen dress that screamed “I’m here to slay” and then switched into a black Stella McCartney look, because why not dress like a billionaire tech mogul who also moonlights as a rockstar?
Congrats, Gaga! May your innovation (and outfit changes) never slow down.
Watch the clip below—because missing a Lady Gaga speech should be a criminal offense. 🎤🔥
