Being bullied in school helped Lady Gaga in 'A Star Is Born'

Lady Gaga has revealed being bullied in high school helped her with the role in the upcoming musical drama 'A Star Is Born'.

In a recent interview, the 'Born This Way' hitmaker - who plays the role of a struggling singer-songwriter, Ally - talked about her role and the trust she had in co-star Bradley Cooper.

"Well, what's different between Ally and I is that when I decided I was going to go for it as a singer and songwriter, I just hit the ground running," Gaga told People magazine. "I was dragging my keyboard around New York and I was pounding on doors. I really believed in myself."

The 32-year-old further said that Ally is not 'this way' and that she does not believe in herself at all and has given up on herself.

"What I had to do was go back further into my childhood, into my high school years, when I was bullied and made fun of for having big dreams. That's where I went. But I think I went further because I trusted Bradley so much - to be vulnerable, to be my authentic self," she said.

'A Star is Born' is a remake of 1937 film of the same name. It also marks Cooper's feature directorial debut. The story revolves around a star who helps an aspiring young actress find fame while he struggles with his own demons.