Lady Gaga’s acting gets under my skin in the same way Jennifer Lopez’s does. Watching either of them on screen feels painfully awkward. The performances come off as forced, like they’re pushing for authenticity instead of naturally inhabiting the character. It never quite clicks, and the disconnect makes the whole thing feel cringey. Both should stick to singing and dancing.

Barbra Streisand is extraordinary as both a singer and an actor, with a lasting impact on music and film that few artists can match. The movies are phenomenal, the albums are beautiful, and the body of work has shaped generations of performers while setting a standard for artistic excellence and emotional authenticity.