Lady Gaga, who plays ‘Black Widow’ Patrizia Reggiani in House of Gucci, appeared deep in discussion with her onscreen husband Adam Driver on Wednesday as they shot scenes at Lake Como, Italy.
The pop sensation, 34, looked the part as Reggiani, whose marriage, divorce and subsequent plot to murder ex-husband Maurizio Gucci – an heir to the celebrated Italian fashion empire – is documented in the new Ridley Scott film.
She paired the white strapless dress and cardigan with a black belt cinched at the waist, and intricate gold jewellery including pearl earrings.
Work: Lady Gaga, who plays ‘Black Widow’ Patrizia Reggiani in House of Gucci, appeared deep in discussion with her onscreen husband Adam Driver on Wednesday as they shot scenes at Lake Como, Italy
Gaga, real name Stefani Germanotta, boosted her height with cream heels decorated with black straps as she clutched a chic black handbag.
The singer sported a voluminous brunette wig and full coverage make-up.
Adam, 37, who stars as Maurizio, wore a check shirt and navy blazer teamed with cream trousers and a Gucci belt, a nod to the film.
His natural tresses were tucked beneath a brown wig as he sported oversized shades.
Chic: The pop sensation, 34, looked the part as Reggiani, whose marriage, divorce and plot to murder ex-husband Maurizio Gucci – an heir to the Italian fashion empire – is documented in the new film
Stunning: She paired the white strapless dress and cardigan with a black belt cinched at the waist, and intricate gold jewellery including pearl earrings
Glamorous: The singer sported a voluminous brunette wig and full coverage make-up
The duo appeared hard at work as they resumed their acting duties next to an outdoor pool at Villa Balbiano.
The film, which documents Reggiani’s sensational plot to murder her ex-husband, is based on the novel The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed by author Sara Gay Forden.
Al Pacino, 80, was also pictured filming scenes last week as he takes on the role of Aldo Gucci, the brother of Maurizio, while Camille Cottin is cast as Maurizio’s love interest, Paola Franchi.
Reggiani was found guilty of paying a hit man €300,000 (£240,000) to murder 46–year–old Gucci, an heir to the fashion empire.
Her husband had left her for another woman 10 years previously after telling her he was going on a short business trip, from which he never returned.
Classic: Adam, 37, who stars as Maurizio, wore a check shirt and navy blazer, teamed with cream trousers and a Gucci belt, a nod to the film
New look: His natural tresses were tucked beneath a brown wig as he sported oversized shades
Back to business: The duo appeared hard at work as they resumed their acting duties next to an outdoor pool at Villa Balbiano
Reggiani was said to be furious her former husband had started seeing other women, and feared her daughters’ $170million inheritance was at risk if he remarried before ordering the hit.
She also wanted more than the $650,000 she had been offered in a divorce settlement, the court heard.
Reggiani eventually hired hitman Benedetto Ceraulo, a debt-ridden pizzeria owner who shot Gucci dead on the steps of his office in Milan as he arrived for work. Ceraulo was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.
She was convicted after her clairvoyant turned informer, Pina Auriemma, told police about the plot.
Inspiration: The film, which documents Reggiani’s sensational plot to murder her ex-husband, is based on the novel The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed by author Sara Gay Forden
Cast: Al Pacino, 80, was also pictured filming scenes last week as he takes on the role of Aldo Gucci, the brother of Maurizio, while Camille Cottin is cast as Maurizio’s love interest, Paola Franchi
Charged: Reggiani was found guilty of paying a hit man €300,000 (£240,000) to murder 46–year–old Gucci, an heir to the fashion empire
During the murder trial, which transfixed Italy, Reggiani arrived each day wearing head-to-toe Gucci clothes and accessories.
The court heard how she had ordered the murder of her husband after he offered her $650,000 in a divorce settlement.
She was initially sentenced to 29 years in 1998, which was reduced to 26 on appeal. She served 18 – with her pet ferret Bambi as a companion for some of the time – before being released in October 2014.
Having Bambi by her side was a special privilege negotiated by her lawyers — however he was to suffer an unfortunate demise when a fellow inmate accidentally sat on him.
Motive: She was also said to be furious her former husband had started seeing other women, and feared her daughters’ $170million inheritance was at risk if he remarried before ordering the hit
Shocking: Reggiani eventually hired hitman Benedetto Ceraulo, a debt-ridden pizzeria owner who shot Gucci dead on the steps of his office in Milan as he arrived for work
Shocking: Reggiani, pictured with Maurizio, was initially sentenced to 29 years in 1998, which was reduced to 26 on appeal. She served 18 before being released in October 2014
Convicted: She was convicted after her clairvoyant turned informer, Pina Auriemma, told police about the plot
Well-known for her luxury lifestyle, Reggiani once said: ‘I’d rather cry in a Rolls than be happy on a bicycle’ and turned down the offer of day release while in prison because it would have meant doing ‘menial’ work.
In 2017 a court ruled Reggiani was entitled to receive £900,000 a year from her ex-husband’s fortune and she was given a lump sum of £16million for her time in prison.
Maurizio was the grandson of Guccio Gucci, founder of the fashion company made famous with its double G logo.
In the early 1990s it was hit by problems and he sold the label for $120 million, just two years before his death.
The new film is scheduled to go on general release from November 24th 2021.
Wealth: Maurizio was the grandson of Guccio Gucci — founder of the eponymous fashion house — while Patrizia came from rather more humble beginnings
Release date: The new film is scheduled to go on general release from November 24th 2021