Lady Gaga revealed that she filmed "A Star Is Born" under the influence of lithium, discussing her mental health issues and the difficult period in her life.

In an interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Lady Gaga openly discussed her mental health issues, mentioning that she filmed "A Star Is Born" under the influence of lithium. The singer reflected on the years 2017-2019, a period marked by honors but also by personal suffering. She canceled her tour due to mental health problems, admitting that she ended up in the hospital for psychiatric care. Lady Gaga emphasized the importance of support from her fiancé, Michael Polansky, in overcoming these difficult moments. Although she recently released the album "Mayhem" and is on tour, the artist mentioned that she still faces panic attacks during concerts. This honesty has brought to the forefront her struggle with mental health and the impact it has had on her career.