
Lady Gaga on the Cover of ELLE US February 2025
As the editor-in-chief of American ELLE, Nina Garcia showcases her remarkable talent for curating a lineup of A-list celebrities as the magazine’s cover stars. Throughout the past year, the magazine has featured an impressive array of stars, including Penélope Cruz, Nicole Kidman, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Lisa from Blackpink. To kick off 2025 with excitement, Garcia has chosen Pamela Anderson as the magazine’s digital cover star, alongside the renowned Lady Gaga gracing the cover of ELLE for February 2025. This marks Gaga’s return to the magazine after five years, coinciding with the release of her eighth studio album on March 7, 2025. Captured by the lens of Mario Sorrenti, Lady Gaga embodies elegance in a stunning look from Alessandro Michele’s Spring 2025 Valentino collection.
Discover Lady Gaga’s Stunning Return on the February 2025 Cover of ELLE

Engage with Community Reactions to Lady Gaga’s ELLE Cover
“While I don’t think it’s a bad cover, Pamela Anderson’s is way better and should have been the main cover,” expressed forum member kokobombon immediately after the reveal. Their feedback reflects the high expectations set by previous covers featuring prominent stars.
“You’d think this was for an October issue. It feels dark and gloomy for a spring month, which is disappointing. American ELLE has historically produced some of the best covers in the industry, but now it seems like a missed opportunity,” voiced another member, vogue28, highlighting a shift in the magazine’s visual direction.
Echoing this sentiment, ReneSanchez stated, “This is underwhelming, to say the least. The cover lacks attractiveness; it comes off as merely black textures surrounding her face. ELLE used to deliver amazing covers and editorials, but lately, I’m not feeling the same excitement,” reflecting a broader disappointment among fans.
Aracic lamented, “Lady Gaga deserved better. We deserved better!” emphasizing the desire for a more vibrant and compelling portrayal of the iconic star.
“Honestly, I’m over her. The antics and gimmicks have worn thin; it feels like we’ve all matured beyond that,” commented jeremydante, expressing a sentiment of change among the audience.
See more of Lady Gaga from the ELLE February 2025 cover shoot and join the ongoing conversation about her return here.
