Lady Gaga, who took part in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games with a show-stopping performance, thanks the French for welcoming her so warmly.
In a post on her Instagram page, the star, renowned for her elegance and eccentricity, shared a carousel of photos from her performance at the Olympic Games opening ceremony, accompanied by a long and beautiful message in which she mentions that she had given her all to make the show live up to the hype!
“I’m extremely grateful to have been invited to open this year’s Paris Olympics. I’m also honored that the Olympic organizing committee asked me to sing such a special French song, a song to honor the French people and their amazing history of art, music and theater. The song was sung by Paris-born French ballerina Zizi Jeanmaire, who sang Mon Truc en Plumes in 1961 (…) And it’s not the first time our paths have crossed. Zizi was in Cole Porter‘s musical Anything Goes, which was my first jazz outing. Although I’m not a French artist, I’ve always felt a very special bond with the French and the singing of French music. I wanted nothing more than to create a show that would warm the heart of France, celebrate French art and music, and thus create a memorable occasion that would remind everyone of one of the world’s most magical cities: Paris. We rented pompoms from the Lido archives, a veritable French cabaret theater. We collaborated with Dior to create customized costumes, using naturally moulted feathers. I studied the French choreography, which brought a modern twist to a French classic. I rehearsed tirelessly to learn a joyful French dance, revising some old skills – I bet you didn’t know I was dancing at a 60s French party on the Lower East Side when I started! I hope you enjoy this performance as much as I did. And to all the French, thank you so much for welcoming me to your country to sing in your honor, it’s a gift I’ll never forget! Congratulations to all the athletes taking part in this year’s Olympic Games! It’s my supreme honor to sing for you and cheer you on! Watching the Olympics always brings tears to my eyes! Your talent is unimaginable. Let the games begin!” she said, visibly moved and expressing her love for the French and their music.
We think we can safely say that she succeeded in her mission!
Now here are a few photos of her sublime performance, which will live long in the memory of the Olympic Games:
The super star opened her act by descending an elegant golden staircase.
In a moment that will live long in the memory of many, the singer performed Zizi Jeanmaire‘s iconic Mon truc en plumes.
She collaborated with Dior to create customized costumes.
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