Summary
- Lady Gaga owns 400+ pieces of Michael Jackson's wardrobe, including iconic items from his music videos and tours.
- She keeps them preserved in a temperature-controlled room and has been seen wearing some of the pieces to events.
- Gaga's admiration for Michael Jackson is evident, as she considers him a massive influence on her career and has spent millions on his clothing.
Rich people are known for splashing money on just anything from skyscraper houses to priceless works of art. While most of these expensive purchases are meant to fuel their passions, some of them are splurges.
Well, Lady Gaga isn’t any different, as she spent millions of dollars to own 55 pieces of Michael Jackson’s wardrobe pieces that he wore in music videos and on tours. What she plans to do with this coveted collection is unknown, but we know that she looks incredibly fantastic, rocking some of the pieces.
James Corden was surprised to learn that Lady Gaga owns at least 400 MJ wardrobe pieces, including a jacket worn in Jackson's best-selling album of all time.
Lady Gaga Collects Michael Jackson's Clothes
Lady Gaga invested millions of dollars to buy Michael Jackson's wardrobe
Lady Gaga partly owes her global fame to her wild and outlandish outfit that has helped her draw a huge number of fans. Gaga even admitted to wearing a bulletproof dress to President Biden’s inauguration.
Gaga has been spotted several times rocking some of the most iconic red carpet looks, like at the 2010 Brit Awards when she rocked a high white wig and a voluminous layered white dress.
Lady Gaga owns some pretty high-priced outfits, with some having their own museum — it‘s understandable why Gaga would hire security guards for her wardrobe.
Gaga has quite an admiration for the “Smooth Criminal” singer that she has spent quite some dough to own several items Michael Jackson possessed when he was alive. In a 2012 auction held by Julien's Auctions, the pop star splashed millions of dollars to purchase not one, not two, but 55 MJ-owned wardrobe pieces.
“A Thriller jacket, one of his gloves, and many tour costumes. I keep them in a temperature-controlled room, so they can be preserved for the rest of time,” Lady Gaga told James regarding her purchases.
Gaga didn't reveal the exact cost of her MJ goods, but in 2011, a less-famous person purchased Jackson's Thriller jacket for $1.8 million. It's unclear how the jacket later wound up in Gaga's possession, but it would make sense if she paid more than $1.8 million for the piece.
As far as what she's doing with them, Gaga has been seen rocking some of these pieces like during Hillary Clinton’s final campaign event in North Carolina. She rocked the same black and red military-esque ensemble MJ wore to the White House in 1990 when he met with President George H. W. Bush.
Lady Gaga Considered Michael Jackson A Massive Influence On Her Career
It was worth the investment for Gaga to purchase her idol's clothing
Prolific singer and writer Lady Gaga has regularly mentioned Michael Jackson as a big inspiration for whom she has grown to be as an artist.
“Michael’s death was devastating for me, regardless of whether I was supposed to go on tour with him. He’s such an inspiration and remarkable human being,” Gaga told Larry King in an interview.
She must really admire him, to say the least. Even in the wake of the documentary film Leaving Neverland, which resurfaces abuse claims against the King of Pop, Gaga remains a superfan.
Gaga once tweeted of MJ, “The bigger the star, the bigger the target - Michael Jackson.”
Again, in a 2011 interview, Lady Gaga said about Michael Jackson, “I never didn't love [Jackson]. Through all of the media drama and the nonsense, I never didn't love Michael. I always, always loved Michael.”
After purchasing 55 MJ-owned wardrobe pieces, the singer also revealed to Ellen that she wore certain lesser-known pieces in the recording studio or when she was feeling down and felt that they (the clothes) spoke to her.
Lady Gaga Has Also Spent Her Money On Other Luxe Purchases
Lady Gaga buys plenty of expensive fashion
Gaga has raked in loads of money from her music, acting career, and other businesses. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Gaga is worth about $320 million. Gaga can get just about anything she wants with that kind of money.
Besides purchasing Michael Jackson items, the singer has a collection of very expensive outfits that are part of her DNA as an artist. She has once even admitted that her penchant for extravagant fashion almost left her bankrupt during part of her Monster Ball tour, which saw her spend nearly £2 million on outfits.
Lady Gaga has a fully customized jet with several bedrooms, an onboard kitchen, and private chefs. The singer also purchased a pink iPad encrusted with diamonds and personalized with her initials.
