Although Lady Gaga was not involved in Wednesday Season 1, she has become closely linked to the series after TikTok users paired Wednesday’s (Jenna Ortega’s) iconic dance scene with a sped-up version of Gaga’s “Bloody Mary.” (In the show, the dance was originally set to The Cramps’ “Goo Goo Muck.”)
Gaga swiftly embraced this connection, joining in on the viral dance trend herself. She even shared a post on X, stating, “Slay Wednesday! You’re welcome at Haus of Gaga anytime (and bring Thing with you, we love paws around here).”
Rather than Wednesday going to Gaga, it was Gaga who came to Wednesday. In November 2024, Entertainment Weekly revealed that Gaga would take a role in Wednesday Season 2. The casting was ideal, not only because of the “Bloody Mary” tie-in but also due to Lady Gaga, Mother Monster herself, being regarded as the patron saint of outcasts like those in Wednesday. She would fit seamlessly into Nevermore!
Since the casting reveal, Gaga has played a significant role in the Wednesday media landscape. She showcased an eight-minute medley at Netflix’s TUDUM event in June 2025, stole the spotlight on the Wednesday premiere red carpet, and even debuted a new single, “The Dead Dance,” linked to the release of Wednesday Season 2, Part 2.
What character does Lady Gaga portray in Wednesday Season 2?
It’s unfortunate that Gaga’s appearance in Wednesday is minimal. She appears in Season 2, episode 6 as Rosaline Rotwood, a long-deceased psychic Raven and Nevermore instructor who taught Wednesday’s Grandmama Hester Frump (Joanna Lumley). Wednesday visits her grave to temporarily regain her psychic powers.
In a vision, Rosaline — ethereally floating in an all-white gown — tests Wednesday’s determination. She will restore her power as long as Wednesday keeps her hand over a lit candle. If she removes her hand too early, she will suffer a dire consequence. (If you have ever wondered how Lady Gaga would fare in Dune’s gom jabbar test, now you have your answer.)
Of course, Wednesday’s plan goes awry when Enid (Emma Myers) interrupts her vision. This triggers the dire consequence: a body swap between the two opposites. After this, Rosaline disappears from the episode, except for a brief instance when she essentially Facetimes Wednesday (in Enid’s body) through a statue.
What is the duration of Lady Gaga’s appearance in Wednesday?
So, how long is Gaga’s highly awaited presence in Wednesday? Utilizing very scientific tools (an iPhone timer) and a strict criteria (only counting scenes, excluding her portrait or the duration of “The Dead Dance”), I discovered that Gaga appeared in Wednesday for exactly one minute and 42 seconds. That’s half of an “Abracadabra”!
Gaga’s limited screen time feels almost unjust considering her acting prowess (she’s an Oscar-nominated actress!) and the anticipation surrounding her appearance. However, before we criticize Wednesday showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar for the shortness of Gaga’s role, it’s crucial to remember that Gaga was on set for just one day, meaning we were never going to receive anything beyond a glamorous cameo. Yet, one can always hope.
Moreover, regarding cameos, Gaga floating on screen, channeling Wednesday’s take on a Bene Gesserit, and then sparking Freaky Friday-style body swap chaos isn’t a bad way to go.
Wednesday Season 2 is currently available for streaming on Netflix.