If any single talking point has dominated awards season so far, its Lady Gagas oft-repeated phrase: “There can be a hundred people in the room, and 99 dont believe in you, but one does.” Its a line shes used over and over again while describing the support she got from Bradley Cooper, who directed and co-starred alongside her in A Star Is Born. After some genius compiled all the times Gaga said that line and made a video montage, the quote went viral, becoming a glorious meme unto itself.
Now, however, Gaga will have to amend the line, because there are two people who believe in her: B Coops and . . . Jonah Hill. While speaking at a GQ Live talk recently, the Mid90s director somehow got on the topic of Gagas viral quote—and instantly leapt to her defense.
“She did her damn job,” Hill said. “How many goddamn things would she have to say about the same experience? Thats what youre supposed to do, is really just repeat your message out.”
Hill also said that he watched the supercut, and thought it was “unfair.”
“I actually thought it was kind of amazing,” he said of her commitment. “I was like, Damn, she is a good actress—cause it sounds real every single time.”
Jonah Hill, Gaga avenger! To be fair, his last point is true: one of the best things about the supercut is watching Gaga trot out that line with unmatched conviction (sometimes with tears in her eyes!), while Cooper listens on with a serious face like its the first time hes hearing her loving compliment.
But you know who doesnt like this line? Madonna. Shocker of all shockers. On Instagram recently, the singer shared an old video clip of herself saying something, well, pretty similar to Gagas during an earlier interview: “Theres a hundred people in the room, and 99 people say they liked it—I only remember the one person who didnt.” The shady share seems to imply that Madonna thinks Gaga lifted the line from her, rekindling a pop-star blood feud that has boiled basically since Gagas musical ascent. Gaga has, however, said that the line was inspired by something her old vocal coach Don Lawrence used to say: “I was taking meetings with entertainment attorneys and knocking on peoples doors, trying to get them to listen to demos that I made on a four-track Tascam cassette player, and he said to me, There can be a hundred people in the room, and 99 of them wont believe in you, but all you need is one.” A star (saying) is born!
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Charlie, A Star Is Born
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President Pierce, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
Like many Jack Russell terriers, this guy was very prone to barking—not exactly an ideal quality for a dog in a wagon train to Oregon. But just look at that little face!Photo: Courtesy of Netflix.
Olivia, Widows
Olivia is the name of the fluffy little pooch who appeared in several projects this year, including a cameo in Netflixs Insatiable. In Widows, however, she found perhaps her best part yet: confidante of Viola Davis. For the record, little Olivia absolutely nailed her performance.Photo: By Merrick Morton/Twentieth Century Fox.
Pickles, BoJack Horseman
Whats not to love about Pickles Aplenty, Mr. Peanutbutters new paramour in BoJack Horsemans fifth season? Voiced with delightful cheer by Hong Chau, Pickles is probably the sweetest pug youll ever meet—even if she can be a little naïve.Photo: From Netflix.
Gertrude, Dog Days
Vanessa Hudgens was very impressed with her canine partner in this film, a little Chihuahua named Gertrude. As Hudgens told Collider, “I remember my very first day of filming, they put like a little black dot down on the ground and showed it to [the dog playing Gertrude], took her to the end of the street and called action. She started walking, got to her mark and sat down, and I was like, How do you do that?!”Photo: Jacob Yakob / LD Entertainment
The Titular Dogs, Isle of Dogs
Were they kind of creepy? Yes. Did the film make some questionable decisions with regard to Japanese representation? Also yes. But lets not blame the dogs themselves for it.Photo: Copyright © Fox Searchlight / Everett Collection
Borras, Roma
Borras has great credentials: escape artist, good jumper, prolific pooper. Is that what you want in a dog you own? Not necessarily. But in a dog youre watching from the comfort of your own home, complete with a clean, poop-free driveway? Absolutely.Photo: By Carlos Somonte/Netflix.PreviousNext
Charlie, A Star Is Born
Named Charlie both in the film and in real life, this goldendoodle comes with an adorable backstory: he actually belongs to star and director Bradley Cooper. The films human stars are getting all the awards attention, but I think we all know who the real scene-stealer was.From ©Warner Bros./Everett Collection.
President Pierce, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
Like many Jack Russell terriers, this guy was very prone to barking—not exactly an ideal quality for a dog in a wagon train to Oregon. But just look at that little face!Courtesy of Netflix.
Olivia, Widows
Olivia is the name of the fluffy little pooch who appeared in several projects this year, including a cameo in Netflixs Insatiable. In Widows, however, she found perhaps her best part yet: confidante of Viola Davis. For the record, little Olivia absolutely nailed her performance.By Merrick Morton/Twentieth Century Fox.
Pickles, BoJack Horseman
Whats not to love about Pickles Aplenty, Mr. Peanutbutters new paramour in BoJack Horsemans fifth season? Voiced with delightful cheer by Hong Chau, Pickles is probably the sweetest pug youll ever meet—even if she can be a little naïve.From Netflix.
Benji, Benji
The dog who took on this role in the Netflix reboot—perhaps one of the most iconic parts in the canine acting community—was once a stray. He arrived at a Humane Society shelter in Virginia malnourished, matted, and covered in fleas—but now, hes a star.From ©Netflix/Everett Collection.
Bastian, Game Night
This is, in fact, Olivia again—but shout-out to Bastian, one of the best characters in one of the years most woefully overlooked films.From ©Warner Bros./Everett Collection.
All of the Dogs, Dogs
Netflixs outstanding six-part doguseries is simply teeming with priceless pooches, and it would be inhumane to expect anyone to choose just one. The top dogs, though, are probably Rory, a service dog specially trained to help his owner with her epilepsy; Zeus, a Syrian husky whose owner is desperate to bring him to Germany; and Ice, who helps his owner keep up his fishing business, even as Lake Como begins to run out of fish.
Gertrude, Dog Days
Vanessa Hudgens was very impressed with her canine partner in this film, a little Chihuahua named Gertrude. As Hudgens told Collider, “I remember my very first day of filming, they put like a little black dot down on the ground and showed it to [the dog playing Gertrude], took her to the end of the street and called action. She started walking, got to her mark and sat down, and I was like, How do you do that?!”Jacob Yakob / LD Entertainment
The Titular Dogs, Isle of Dogs
Were they kind of creepy? Yes. Did the film make some questionable decisions with regard to Japanese representation? Also yes. But lets not blame the dogs themselves for it.Copyright © Fox Searchlight / Everett Collection
Borras, Roma
Borras has great credentials: escape artist, good jumper, prolific pooper. Is that what you want in a dog you own? Not necessarily. But in a dog youre watching from the comfort of your own home, complete with a clean, poop-free driveway? Absolutely.By Carlos Somonte/Netflix.
Yohana DestaYohana Desta is a Hollywood writer for VanityFair.com.
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