Cynthia Germanotta is a philanthropist, activist, and entrepreneur. She is also known as the mother of American singer, songwriter, and actress Lady Gaga. Cynthia’s daughter Lady Gaga landed her breakthrough with her debut studio album, The Fame, and its chart-topping singles “Just Dance” and “Poker Face”. She is regarded as one of the world’s best-selling music artists. Cynthia is also the mother of fashion designer and stylist Natali Germanotta.
Cynthia Germanotta: Bio Summary
| Name | Cynthia Germanotta |
| Famous as | mother of Lady Gaga and Natali Germanotta |
| Date of birth | August 30, 1954 |
| Place of birth | Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S |
| Parents | Paul Douglas Bissett and Veronica Rose |
| Siblings | Paul Bissett and Cheryl Ann Bissett |
| Spouse | Joe Germanotta |
| Children | Lady Gaga and Natali Germanotta |
| Profession | Philanthropist, activist, and entrepreneur |
How Old Is Cynthia Germanotta?
Cynthia Germanotta will be turning the age of 69 in 2023, on August 30. She was brought into the world on August 30, 1954, in Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S., where she was born and raised. She was named Cynthia Louise Bissett after birth. Her parents are called Paul Douglas Bissett and Veronica Rose Ferrie.
Cynthia’s father Paul was a State Farm insurance agent who sang with the McMechen Men’s Chorus and the McMechen Methodist Choir. She is of Italian descent through her mother and Scottish, English, and German descent through her father. She is not the only child of her parents.
Cynthia has an older brother, Paul, and a younger sister, Cheryl Ann. She attended and graduated from John Marshall High School. She attended West Virginia University and earned a master’s degree in public administration from George Washington University. She was a cheerleader and a member of Chi Omega while at West Virginia University.
What Work Does Cynthia Germanotta Do?
Cynthia Germanotta is a philanthropist, activist, and entrepreneur. She worked for Verizon as a telecommunications executive in sales and management. She is the president of the Born This Way Foundation, which she co-founded with her daughter Lady Gaga. Born This Way Foundation is a non-profit organization that places focus on empowering youth, ending bullying, and building up communities.
The non-profit organization was founded in 2012. Under Cynthia’s leadership, the foundation was awarded the National Association of School Psychologists’ Special Friend to Children Award in 2013 and the Anti-Defamation League’s No Place for Hate Making a Difference Award in 2015. She was honored by Boston PFLAG and by Dancing Classrooms for her advocacy regarding youth mental health.
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Cynthia is an advocate for the Women’s Council on Heart Health for the Ronald O. Perelman Heart Institute. She serves on the board of the Empowerment Initiative at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and served on the Ladies Auxiliary Committee of The Columbus Citizens Foundation, for which she received the Humanitarian Award in 2015.
Cynthia served as a member of the Board of Governors for the Parsons School of Design. She got the opportunity to address the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of the Born This Way Foundation and launched the United for Global Mental Health initiative. On May 20, 2019, Cynthia was appointed by the United Nations’ World Health Organization as one of the four Goodwill Ambassadors, for mental health.
In 2023, the Born This Way Foundation celebrated its 11th anniversary. Cynthia and her daughter Lady Gaga have also collaborated in writing a book. They co-wrote Channel Kindness, a book consisting of 51 inspirational stories from young people around the world. She appeared in the documentary Gaga: Five Foot Two. She appeared as herself in Access Hollywood, CBS This Morning, and Younga, per her IMDb.
Who Is Cynthia Germanotta’s Husband?
Cynthia Germanotta’s husband is called Joseph Germanotta. Joe is an internet entrepreneur and restaurateur. He is the owner of the Art Bird & Whiskey Bar in Grand Central Terminal. The couple owns an Italian restaurant in New York called Joanne Trattoria. They are the parents of Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta aka Lady Gaga and fashion designer and stylist Natali Veronica Germanotta.
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Where Is Cynthia Germanotta Now?
Lady Gaga’s mother, Cynthia Germanotta lives in New York City with her husband Joe Germanotta, and her family. She used to live in West Village. She is believed to be enjoying a luxurious lifestyle and in good health. She is Catholic and is a parishioner at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament.
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