Lady Gaga had an encounter with Caitlyn Jenner at the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Oscars viewing party on Sunday evening, which many online have branded super awkward.
The party took place in West Hollywood. In the clip, Jenner, 72, is seen approaching Gaga just before the red carpet procession into the party.
Jenner asks the singer and actress, “Are you spending time around Malibu anymore?”
Gaga simply replies, “Yes.”
Jenner persists, saying, “I haven’t seen you at the Starbucks in a while.”
Gaga looks briefly unsure how to respond, before saying, “Well, I’ve — I’ve switched baristas.” She then turns away.
Caitlyn Jenner and Lady Gaga talking outside Elton John’s #Oscars viewing party. pic.twitter.com/zfQioYKJmf
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) March 28, 2022
Jenner then says, “Well good seeing you,” prompting party co-host David Furnish (Elton John’s husband), to say firmly, “Good seeing you, Caitlyn.”
If Gaga, a vocal Democrat supporter who sang at Biden’s inauguration, was worried about Jenner, a Republican, accompanying her down the red carpet, the situation was avoided.
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The exchange prompted a huge response online. Many said “switched baristas” had become instantly iconic. Others expressed sympathy for the Starbucks staff in Malibu who now miss out on seeing Lady Gaga.
gaga DID not wanna talk to her ass pic.twitter.com/Z0xnf4FwvM
— dream boy (@modelsxhaute) March 28, 2022
lady gaga spotting caitlyn jenner at starbucks pic.twitter.com/EJK2ZIyxU5
— will (@getwellsoongeri) March 28, 2022
Lady Gaga after running into Caitlyn Jenner at the Malibu Starbucks 3 times in 1 week pic.twitter.com/wrSDJlWBYt
— Joey Nolfi (@joeynolfi) March 29, 2022
Lady Gaga telling Caitlyn Jenner she “switched baristas” is an incredible way to say “we are not friends goodbye” lmao
— Preeti Chhibber (@runwithskizzers) March 29, 2022
This interaction between Lady Gaga and Caitlyn Jenner is sooo awkward, but Gaga is sooo shady #Oscars pic.twitter.com/lKbltmHRWV
— SinnamonSCouture (@SinnamonCouture) March 28, 2022
She switched baristas because of you, Caitlyn.
— Ξvan Ross Katz (@evanrosskatz) March 28, 2022
As a culture can we talk about how lady Gaga changed baristas to avoid Caitlyn Jenner
— shikha (@elitistsadgirl) March 29, 2022
“I’ve switched baristas” is the new “I don’t know her” https://t.co/I9Xfqs13YF
— Rania (@raniampi) March 29, 2022
Lady Gaga in disguise trying to avoid a conversation with Caitlyn Jenner at Starbucks pic.twitter.com/pMGYXFwQ7I
— Zachariah (@zachariahmoham) March 28, 2022
The poor gays working at Lady Gaga’s old Starbucks realising she no longer comes in because its also where Caitlyn Jenner goes pic.twitter.com/pEOVDrpURE
— Pasty_Kween (@Pasty_Kween) March 28, 2022
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Cam
Caitlyn wouldn’t last 15 minutes working in a coffee shop.
Polaro
Poor Caitlyn really has no self awareness.
Fahd
Caitlyn gets off on being rejected and shunned. It’s integral to her entire persona.
Btw, where’s Gaga’s security? I imagine there’ll be some discussion on how Caitlyn could have gotten that close in the first place.
Cam
@MarcyMayer
Hi Queerty, this account AGAIN is misgendering people.
Fahd
@MM
That closing is a giveaway that it’s the same right-wing drunk troll under a variety of screennames. Pull yourself together and stop drinking – give yourself a chance.
RyanMBecker
MarcyMayer,
You’re apparently unaware that it’s a fundraiser. If you donate enough money, you get in. In no way does it imply friendship with the donor. Trash like Jenner literally has to buy her acceptance into the LGBT community.
As for Furnish, where do you see friendship? First, he was the host so he was friendly with everyone. Second, what I saw was a host who intervened to end an awkward moment because he saw how uncomfortable Gaga was. I’m willing to bet that neither Furnish not John socialize with that poseur but they’re more than willing to take her money.
MarcyMayer
Fahd:
It’s so telling that Elton John said he admired Pope Francis more than any other living person, just after Pope Francis forbade the marriage of gays in the Catholic Church and referred to homosexuality as a perversion of God’s plan. Very interesting!
As I said, David Furnish seems very happy to see both GaGa and Caitlyn Jenner; he had a wide smile on his face. How did Caitlyn get an invitation if they didn’t want him there?
lou lou de la falaise
Oh well no one likes to snubbed.
Max
Jenner is vapid.
JPB
How in hell did Jenner get invited to Elton John’s AIDS post Oscar party?
Den
It was an Oscar Viewing event, not an after party. And as a fundraiser, anybody who makes the donation can attend.
ARTmark
Caitlyn Jenner is an attention whore who thought that sidling up to Lady Gaga might get her noticed. Well Caitlyn…You got your wish!
Essie
Who the f-ck wants to be seen with Jenner? No star on the A-list, for sure. That b!tch could bring your status down in a hurry. Best to do what Gaga did and back the hell away. Furnish was just trying to help a bad situation because Jenner probably gave a big donation to his and Elton’s cause just so she could be there.
Jami Stardust
This is offensive
[email protected]
It’s sad that we have come to a place in society that because we may have political differences with each other that being civil is mocked and rudeness is glorified. We need to grow up as a country and act like adults…not entitled, arrogant bores
Zorba123
While I’m no fan of Jenner, I totally agree with your comment. Thank you as it was needed here.
LeBlevsez
A small smile, even a forced one, while briefly, even tersely, acknowledging someone’s presence, IS civil engagement. This is how we let others know that further engagement is not desired. Welcome to polite society. Now learn the rules, or begone with thee. (I am obviously less cultured than Lady Gaga.)
Fname Optional Lname
Being anti LGBTQ is not a political difference – the right would love for everyone to believe that however it’s about being a decent human being. Exchanging small talk would only encourage the behavior because then they feel their ugliness is being validated —- — “see- the gays didn’t mind”
SoloMcDaniel
Does Jenner have something wrong with her spine/posture? She’s not standing correctly in this video. Perhaps she’s still not used to wearing such high heels.
Joshooeerr
Haha. That was my main takeaway from the clip too. Shocking posture. And if you have a pot belly like that, FFS don’t wear a body-hugging pencil skirt.
bakeembakeem
Gaga, get over yourself it’s not that deep, Caitlin was simply trying to be gracious, her daughters would not have given you the time of day, and yet we wonder why a black actor would slap another black man in front of an entire nation, you never know what is entertaining ones mindset, if the past two years of anguish and death has not taught us anything, then that’s on you
tangent
That comment was all over the place.
Vera Delmar
You know if Caitlyn wasn’t such a Right-Wing nut case, and a bitch, I could, Um, see her and Gaga sharing the same barista. But Caitlyn is way out of her league if she thinks she can drum up being cute and nice with La Gaga.
nm4047
took a while for the penny to drop, Furness was the guy with Gaga, now the story makes a little more sense.
woodroad34
Is Caitlyn pregnant or wearing a fanny pack backwards?
GreekKeys
Thanks again for the more of your patented, cringe-inducing non-reporting.
” …which many online have branded super awkward.”
That’s your reporting? Why not just live fully as your “authentic self”, … which many online have branded: A bitch with unsubstantiated gossip. Super awkward, huh?
Jim
And you invite Caitlyn Jenner to your party because . . . . . . .
scotty
star what? never heard of it. more importantly..caitlyn who? more like caitlyn, who cares? gtfo
damnfags
Hey brucie, you look like a tank after your so-called “operation”. Did they give you any anesthetic when they cut your c*** & b***s off? 😉
PubicHairus
She probably did have anesthesia, and then went for a drive. How about you? Did you just bite onto an old piece of leather like a real American when you were converted into the eunuch that rants before us today?
Fname Optional Lname
You’re coming across as being kinda moody? Maybe more fiber in your diet?
jt1990
I just came here to ask if anyone has met Gaga in person? Hoping to meet her one day myself! Though she would likely consider me a bigot, I suppose I could keep my mouth shut long enough for an autograph
PubicHairus
Perhaps we will all get to meet her one day in the reformatory camps! You might even get a VIP pass!
TxCudlr
For the life of me, I canNOT comprehend why Elton & David would even consider inviting kaitlyn to ANY of their events!! Their stomachs must b stronger than mine!!