Joker: Folie à Deux director Todd Phillips has explained why he cut a same-sex kiss scene involving Lady Gaga.

Paparazzi photos from the set of the Warner Bros. film in New York City from March 2023 featured the singer locking lips with a woman. The scene happens when Harley arrives at the courthouse to support Joaquin Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck. As Harley walks up the courthouse steps, a heckler catches her attention and kisses her.

Director Todd Phillips said he wanted the scene to be "more of a music and vibe moment" instead A viral moment when Lady Gaga was seen kissing a female extra on the set of Joker: Folie a Deux didn't make the final film.