(There’s aviral YouTube video with 34 separate interview clipsof Gaga touting her heritage.)

“We feel connected to the old country.”

It’s a risk and an artistic evolution that could score her a second Academy Award nod.

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Lady Gaga in ‘House of Gucci’.MGM/Universal

Reggiani’s obsessive passion ultimately led her to hire hit men to shoot Maurizio during their divorce in 1995.

So began the transformation, as she gave herself over to the work.

“I remember this whole story as if I lived it,” she says.

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Lady Gaga in ‘House of Gucci.'.MGM

As painful as the process was, it paid off.

Gucci had the biggest box office opening for a drama in two years, signaling hope for adult-oriented films.

Andthe accolades she’s scored on the awards trailthus far are a testament to her commitment.

“I have a masochistic approach to acting,” she admits.

“I don’t think it’s necessarilytheway, it’s justmyway.”

She sounds like more than just a movie star.