Many fans of Lady Gaga have expressed disappointment on social media following the release of “Joker: Folie à Deux” as it appears a few scenes Gaga shot for the film did not end up making it into the final theatrical cut.

Joker: Folie à Deux director Todd Phillips has explained why he cut a same-sex kiss scene involving Lady Gaga.

A viral moment of Lady Gaga locking lips with a female on the set of “Joker: Folie a Deux” didn’t make the final cut of the movie — and now, director Todd Phillips is revealing why. While filming the sequel in March 2023,

Lady Gaga discussed this subject while explaining how the movie inspired her new album Harlequin, which collects reimagined covers that she and Phoenix sing in Joker, as well as two original songs. The singer-songwriter and star of movies like A Star is Born and House of Gucci started off by telling EW:

Joker: Folie à Deux director Todd Phillips is opening up a scene he had to cut from the film that featured Mother Monster locking lips with another woman.

Director Todd Phillips said he wanted the scene to be "more of a music and vibe moment" instead A viral moment when Lady Gaga was seen kissing a female extra on the set of Joker: Folie a Deux didn't make the final film.