Lady Gaga Brings Harley Quinn to Life with a “Happy Accident” Performance on ‘Kimmel’

On October 1 2024, Lady Gaga lit up Jimmy Kimmel Live! with a powerful performance of “Happy Mistake,”

a track from her newly released album Harlequin, which ties into her portrayal of Harley Quinn in Joker: Folie à Deux.

The stripped-down rendition highlighted Gaga’s vocal brilliance, capturing raw emotion and intensity that mirrored the chaotic spirit of her cinematic alter ego.Gaga explained to Kimmel after the performance,

“It was inspired by the movie, by my character Harley, and also a reflection on my life as a performer.

It’s a deeply personal song about how happiness can sometimes feel like a lucky accident, especially during dark times.”