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Netflix’s Wednesday returned with its much-anticipated Season 2, and fans were in for a shock when global pop icon Lady Gaga appeared on screen. Gaga played Rosaline Rotwood, a mysterious character introduced in a dreamlike sequence connected to Jenna Ortega aka Wednesday Addams’ quest to regain her lost psychic powers.
Her cameo had been rumoured for months, especially after Gaga’s song 'Bloody Mary' went viral in 2022, thanks to TikTok edits of Ortega’s famous dance scene from Season 1. Many expected the star’s involvement in the series, but few knew exactly how she would fit into the storyline.
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Just Two Minutes on Screen
While the news of Gaga’s cameo thrilled fans, many were surprised by how brief it turned out to be. Her entire screen time spanned less than two minutes, leaving some viewers disappointed. Despite the buzz leading up to her appearance, critics and audiences alike felt that Gaga’s character was underused, with some describing it as a “blink-and-you’ll-miss-it” moment.
The Music Stole the Spotlight
What truly made waves was not the cameo itself, but Gaga’s musical contribution to the series. She released a brand-new track, The Dead Dance, as part of the show’s soundtrack. The gothic-inspired number, reminiscent of Tim Burton’s eerie aesthetic, quickly gained traction online and even overshadowed her short on-screen role.
Mixed Reactions Online
The reactions from fans were divided. While many celebrated Gaga’s entry into the Burton universe and praised the haunting new song, others expressed disappointment at how little screen time she was given.
Expressing disappointment, one user wrote, "Can you believe they hyped Lady Gaga's role in Wednesday only for her to have 2 minutes of screen time including that horrendous CGI scene?" (sic)
can you believe they hyped lady gaga’s role in wednesday only for her to have 2 minutes of screen time including that horrendous cgi scene pic.twitter.com/F7cfRf9JsD
— a ᱬ (@WANDASPU55Y) September 4, 2025
Another wrote, "They made such a big deal of Lady Gaga being in Wednesday Season 2 and the while time she has a cameo shorter than a Tik Tok." (sic)
They made such a big deal of Lady Gaga being in Wednesday Season 2 and the whole time she has a cameo shorter then a Tik tok
— alex ✗0️ (@4everalone1805) September 4, 2025
Another wrote, "I'm enjoying the second half of season 2 of Wednesday much more than the first. #LadyGaga is the fantastic in the second episode, and Enid and #Agnes give stellar performances in the third. I only have one more..." (sic) (In Spanish)
La segunda parte de la segunda temporada de #Wednesday me está gustando mucho más que la primera. #LadyGaga está genial en el 2° capítulo y #Enid y #Agnes se marcan una actuación estelar en el 3°. Sólo me queda uno... pic.twitter.com/fSbN56xV8Z
— IO 🦉 (@IO19568941) September 5, 2025
In the end, Gaga’s cameo delivered a moment of surprise and sparked conversation, but it was her music that left a lasting mark on Wednesday Season 2.
