Lady Gaga Made Alexander Skarsgård "Paparazzi" Famous

Alexander Skarsgård explains how Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" music video put him on the map before True Blood and reveals how he went to great lengths to achieve a bald look for his film The Hummingbird Project.
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Lady Gaga Made Alexander Skarsgård "Paparazzi" Famous
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[@housestark9591]

So when is he gonna do a buzzfeed thirst tweets video-

[@msd5618]

Yaaazzz please... 😍

[@ai6600]

Yessss so I can write in.... I’d say the worst things but it’s only right that is a motherfukn snack shittttt.... I’m dehydrated

[@Skyler_Momoko]

@Akilleus the website and videos are trash but celebrities reading thirst tweets is celebs reading thirst tweets - not gonna say no to that!

[@vikib1758]

I'M m sure they are porn twets buenas now!! Jajajajaja

[@ilove2929]

🔥✊

[@TheWealthGenerator]

Alright well looks like I need to go back and watch paparazzi again

[@kit2069]

Ikr same

[@claudiagarciamera5051]

I did and I truly regret it. Lady Gaga blows ass

[@amelarmeliana3276]

Me too 😅

[@flor8652]

Claudia Garcia Mera 🤦‍♀️

[@christiancalderon1433]

Claudia Garcia Mera tasteless. She’s the greatest artist of our generation.

[@ScarlettJ1221]

Alex is one of the main reasons I started watching True Blood, he's so handsome

[@hata3128]

I read Alex as "Eric" lol

[@bluelambo5]

Back at it again with the thirsty comments Scarlett, really?

[@ScarlettJ1221]

@@hata3128 😂

[@MissC_L]

Alex is the only reason why I kept watching True Blood. Cause that show is horroble

[@Jo-chilin]

Same and he wasn’t in it till like the thrid episode and I just remember being like super impatient waiting for him to get his screen time haha

[@laurenschweitzer4396]

He'll always be Eric Northman to me 🤤

[@aherrmie]

Lauren Schweitzer First season Eric with that long hair. 😍

[@sisditz126]

Always!! Lolol

[@ReyxuZ]

Him sitting on a couch at Fangtasia. Oh God I miss the show so much! #Trueblood

[@lizzybethnj617]

Me too.

[@catch3548]

ALWAYS 💓

[@zeestfaisal9000]

“Lady GuGu”

[@RebornLegacy]

GuGuGaGa

[@visualhatefvck]

The brand 'lady gaga' will never be the same

[@Paris-jv8xo]

This made me think of Madam Gugu from ant farm

[@selmareyna8397]

As he ages, you can see the resemble to his dad more. So gorgeous!

[@Jean-bu4ci]

Hey he's only 42 jiji still young!!

[@lynsey4224]

Agree. He looks like his dad but better looking.

[@EdwardSeeber]

Wow, I remember him in the Paparazzi video crazy how quickly time goes

[@christianarthur6127]

You right

[@elizabethdalton-jandreau5588]

Me, too...

[@matildabyrne4127]

His tan, clenching bicep is all I’m looking at 😍

[@mistertee5000]

Ok and I thought I was the only one.

[@kr50401]

Lmao thx yes

[@johnkevinbacarisa1743]

Me too

[@sammyUknow]

In looking at his thighs lmao and ass

[@rulofly7225]

I met him right after True Blood ended and I was speechless. He is sooo much hotter in the flesh AND he was so lovely

[@dmgo]

I envy you 😢

[@LaurenOrion]

Seb Stan AND Alex Skarsgard??? What a show

[@livhalls809]

He begin to look like his daddy. Maybe he can play as young Dr. Selvig. I love the character so much

[@sethbrolsma516]

You’re right. He is starting to look like he should be my daddy.

[@livhalls809]

@@sethbrolsma516 back off

[@riendXkolya]

@@sethbrolsma516 this comment deserves more recognition 🤣🤣

[@valonava]

Seth Brolsma I CANT BREATHE

[@andirezki1365]

Dear Marvel Studios.. Please cast him as Adam Warlock

[@mariemybb2938]

Holy shit balls yes pleasee

[@sebastianlifoon]

He looks exactly like him

[@incredibletom7099]

I think he'll be better as Dr. Doom but that's just my opinion.

[@mariemybb2938]

@@incredibletom7099 I could agree with that too! Villainous acting wise, he could totally pull it off. But if you got that looks might as well show it off lmao but also, Adam has already been teased in GOTG2, so we might see him sooner than Dr. Doom. Whatever, whichever character tho, I'm sure he could ace it well.

[@FF-fb3vd]

Yes

[@karlamay_]

"They thought I had a meltdown.." 😂😂😂

[@jeslawzo]

that britney shade tho

[@jennajan9332]

First time he has a Swedish person on without talking about midsummer... progress my friends

[@puuddingen]

For reeeeeeeeaaal

[@lizette87]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6nYXomkhseiqNk Another occasion, though

[@solinelgonzalez8312]

That's because Jimmy has already asked him.

[@guernicaskies]

It’s bc it’s not his *first* time on the show ❤️

[@wilmafelsing]

Tomorrows midsummer

[@essymuffins]

I remember watching Lady Gaga's music video for "Paparazzi" on MTV back in the day. I freaked the hell out with fangirl feels when I realized my love Alexander Skarsgard plays the love interest in this MV. I only began watching HBO's True Blood in Season 2. He is an incredibly versatile actor and so humble. I love watching his press junket interviews on the late night programs.

[@superlizabeth]

Still a babe all these years later

[@melaniekaufman7984]

Hes freaking gorgeous

[@karissa.nicole]

Idk why but “Lady GooGoo” made me laugh out loud lmao

[@HuyTran0617]

He is adorable and very funny! I never watch him in interviews before. I thought he was so masculine but he has a sweet personality and his voice is higher haha

[@LelyHolis]

First time I listen his voice I was like "whaaaaaaaaat?" ha ha ha, but now I love it. You need to watch him in an interview with Anya Taylor Joy, they are adorable and funny

[@GuadalupeGuacamole]

0:42 How he said Jonas Åkerlund.... Zzzzzzaddddddddy.

[@CatchTheLoveBug]

It's like us Swedes are incapable of doing that quick switch between languages when we're supposed to prounounce Swedish names or our own names so we just make the weirdest sounds 😂

[@Jo-chilin]

That was so fucking hot lol

[@GuadalupeGuacamole]

Just Chilin So👏fUCkiNg👏Hawwwwt👏

[@GuadalupeGuacamole]

CatchTheLoveBug 🤣Us boring ass Americans with English are just jealous of those amazing weird sounds 🤣 especially when they come from a hot ass guy 😂🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@gellawella]

NY Nurse uum.... maybe you should be made aware that you’re using the flag for Switzerland instead of the swedish one. Or maybe not, cos it’s hilarious when ppl get it wrong. Hilarious and baffling. Intriguing really.

[@ilove2929]

The Christian Grey that we deserve

[@kaiiwee]

He does such an amazing job in Big Little Lies. he's so terrifying there but here, he's so opposite

[@KayKay114]

Ooooo I didn't know this show existed, I MUST check it out, I LOVE him 😁😍

[@lunaphoenix2025]

Man, when I think about that Paparazzi video... Her entire album was sooooo LEGENDARY, she made pop fresh again.

[@mykajd]

I miss you, Eric Northman, my all-time favorite True Blood character.

[@nbn1126]

Same! And the fact that him and Sookie didn't end up together just makes me so mad!

[@arnettareed2099]

The part where he said the paparazzi was like, "Aww!" took me out! 😂😂😂

[@ia3241]

Stellan Skarsgård, you sir did an awesome job! ♡

[@w1tchmom]

7 times! 8 if you count the latest kid.

[@ameliesayshola8854]

All his kids are gorgeous which makes me wonder what the mom looks like (of the first 5 kids, not the younger ones)

[@112r]

this guy is crazy handsome in the drama with Nicole!

[@darkangel_1978]

I still laugh over his bit part in Zoolander. But I will forever love him as Eric Northman. He was so intense. His dad and brother are good actors too

[@swastikakhanal799]

I love the way he acted on true blood.still can't get over him and came all the interviews he has done. Love him.

[@solayahuang1258]

How have I gone my whole life not knowing Alex was the guy in paparazzi?

[@arctic-1878]

same

[@lolal2475]

Saaaame

[@yhanyhenxz8931]

😅

[@jberkhimer]

From Lady Gaga to Iceman to True Blood. Talk about range.

[@Tito171091]

jberkhimer from Zoolander*

[@ringmybellesnaturalhairjou1843]

Sighhhh I so wanted him to be Christian Grey in 50 Shades

[@smugbugs7031]

Ring My Belles Natural Hair Journey yessss like 😩😩😩😩🙃

[@saintsam7397]

Ooohhh yeahhh

[@aposynagwgos]

Lady Gaga had her hand right on the pulse of culture back in the day

[@ind.i.g0x]

Been loving him since I was 19, 10 years strong

[@yvonne3582]

That feels like so long time ago, but I love that video. When she gets pushed off the balcony and people are just taking pictures, then it seemed unbelievable but now I can totally see it happening.

[@juufreires]

The Skarsgårds have the sweetest smiles (and yes, even Bill) haha 💚 Alexander is a cute bean.

[@honeyglamour]

just love him. alexander skarsgard is the reason i started learning swedish (so he can fall in love with me ofc) (i wish i was joking)

[@silvinaperalta3274]

Hahahahahahaha same!!!

[@brianna9385]

I love him, he’s such a great actor

[@jaycee114]

I am learning Swedish and I thinks it’s amazing he speaks English like he would Swedish. The very melodic sing song way.

[@ameeramehyar6373]

"I'm a very popular guy yeah" 😂😂😂💔

[@linettelow]

Love Alexander :D He's such a humble, likeable personality; very keen on sharing experiences honestly. #Dedication to his craft and sincere grounded-ness truly catapults this greatness.♡ #BestWishes

[@rafsgomes]

i was waiting for this for so many years omg

[@Ourfriendvirch]

When I seen Gaga's name in the title and I seen his face I was like he's the one that threw her off the balcony

[@alexanderskarsgard7025]

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages Hangouts mail: [e-mail]

[@---gi4sr]

the hottest Skarsgård, fight me

[@jokesonmary12]

Bill skarsgard

[@CallMeNovocaine]

Omg so I love Alex so much and this is the first time I've made the connection between one of my favorite Gaga songs and one of my favorite actors. Seriously I must have watched this video a million times while surfing Myspace in the early 2000s. Lol.

[@kavivadoo794]

How absolutely charming his reaction is to Jimmy's reaction to Trueblood!

[@zainubaali6704]

I get so excited whenever he gets interviewed by Jimmy.

[@alexanderskarsgard7025]

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages Hangouts mail: [e-mail]

[@emperorlelouch2726]

Alex is sinfully gorgeous. Makes me wanna go to Sweden and catch me a man. 🤤😫

[@witchf4ce310]

Trust me it’s not gonna be easy finding one that looks like Alexander... he’s very attractive in Swedish standards. The average Swedish guy is meh and more often than not men walking on the streets of Sweden are below meh lol

[@emperorlelouch2726]

Thanks for your input. I’ll happily settle for ‘meh’.

[@pippa_peg]

3:49 The amount of times I've replayed this😂😂😂😂

[@dumbturtle4546]

"Is he okay?" I died 😂😂😂

[@jesst.3930]

He is so freakin attractive 😍

[@karlamay_]

Did he just say Lady Gogo? 😂😂😭

[@catjustine10]

Karla May it's one of the lines in Queens' Radio GaGa 😂💕

[@andreasinclairpaz]

Love paparazzi still a bop and the ending had me laugh a couple of times .

[@alexanderskarsgard7025]

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages Hangouts mail: [e-mail]

[@roslyhernandez319]

I’ve loved him since true blood I rewatch true blood all the time just for him lol

[@steffnic13]

I rewatch it and just FF through anything that isn’t Eric. ….Including everything that is “SOOOOHKEEEEHHHHHHH”

[@tamartamunanemsadze7750]

He is hilarious. Very rare quality for good looking people. ❤️

[@steffnic13]

He is so ridiculously adorable. Reminds me of innocent Eric when he lost his memory. 💟

[@wavystars5075]

Anyone else go back and watch Paparazzi ?

[@DeanithForeverYoung]

I always wanted to hear him talk about that. Finally!! 🤗

[@lilaclizard4504]

There's a better video of it I just stumbled across (but have closed, should come up in a search for his & Gaga's name though) where he talks about kissing her on Paparazzi :)

[@DeanithForeverYoung]

@@lilaclizard4504 do u have a link?

[@lilaclizard4504]

@@DeanithForeverYoung didn't, but just found it again for you, so you've gotta come back & tell me what you think after warching it ok? :) Here you go kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIuyk4yQbt6Nj6s

[@letsgetlost93]

I laughed so hard at this interview, especially when he said "Are you playing Ron Howard for a movie?"

[@miggsblanq]

He looks so relaxed and easy to talk to

[@vamvakit]

I’m a great fan of him and his father!! ♥️

[@ruzzelladrian907]

He plays the serial killer/abusive man roles pretty well. It's always the nice men that play abusive roles really well.

[@SunnyBear]

It's hilarious that he refers to True Blood as his "first gig" when he'd been a well known actor here in Sweden for 10 years before that. :P

[@fernandabluntkrasinski9026]

I need my Eric Northman back... I need a spin off series with him... and also he could be an amazing hero or villain in the Marvel or DC Universe

[@RAMusicRU]

Omg that Britney reference at the end))))))))

[@jrs3617]

it wasnt a Britney reference

[@psycheros19]

Wow they really cast great talents for Lady Gaga videos! Skarsgård and Norman Reedus are best!

[@serbialove6340]

Love him ❤️

[@trick351]

LOVE HIM in everything he’s in💞💞💞

[@alexanderskarsgard7025]

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages Hangouts mail: [e-mail]

[@janellealday]

So nostalgic

[@desireecoad7557]

💕 He is a ma zing!

[@dannysmith8278]

Alexander has a lovely personality

[@Ikwileennieuwenaam_]

Omg he's voice is so much higher irl than in the tv shows he plays in

[@filmclutter6899]

the last time I listened to paparazzi *greyson chance* was still in the closet and belting it at a middle school talent show

[@Skyler_Momoko]

holy damn i forgot about grayson chance lol i remember seeing his video with ariana grande when it first came out, lol what's he up to?

[@thewayofroses]

Skyler Grey // Sally Walker He actually just came out with an album and it’s super good! He’s really grown and changed but in a wonderful way.

[@RaymondHng]

@@Skyler_Momoko His April 2019 interview with Ellen kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3_McqR_lKyZjM0 His latest album kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaGxn2ZofaZjias

[@tttbonnnee]

Alex!! ❤❤

[@nabiyamahmood4182]

Omg his eyesssss

[@kimriya]

When he does his wondering look then smiles, I suddenly see his father's face in him wow....

[@a89952]

Swedish people are the best

[@neonsvampen1]

Yes we are ;)

[@annakarlsson5509]

Thank you sooo much! 😊💜

[@greenknitter]

Lived there 8 years and totally agree. Decent, smart and honest to the bone. Greetings from Waterford Ireland 😊 🇮🇪🇸🇪

[@annakarlsson5509]

greenknitter You are so kind! 😊 I have been in Dublin once and me and my friend noticed that everybody was so nice! And what a wonderful country and beautyful city! 😱😊👍🏼 I will go back there one day.

[@greenknitter]

@@annakarlsson5509 Ah thank's very much, glad you enjoyed your visit here. I lived in Gothenburg and can say the same for that city! beautiful city with a very chilled atmosphere. And you're more than welcome back any time. Bring some good weather with you too please when you do come back! 🙏🏻😂

[@italowagneraragaofarias1206]

I love Alexander Skarsgård 💙💙

[@lilian427]

🖤 This made my day

[@EastCoastStoryTeller]

I was randomly watching this video a few days ago and was like "Alexander Skarsgård????" and now I see this video 3 days later haha😰

[@felipevinicius8966]

ICONiC vídeo clip. Paparazzi 💥📸

[@gabynogabriela]

I loved when he said "Jonas" so swedishly hahaha

[@ZauberinNini]

My Goodness is he handsome 💖

[@OllysDiamond66672]

I loved this guy in Generation Kill so funny!

[@licafontana1491]

Ele é muito gato💓

[@jinkygrey7950]

Jimmy: the video has gone over 200 mil views Alex: I'm a very popular guy Love his sense of humour. Lol

[@suzawilo]

I love when he speaks Swedish ♥️😍♥️😍😍♥️😍

[@patrickhicks9880]

i forgot he was in that video i love that song

[@jesussalvadorgonzalezjr.te1661]

His charictors are great. _x

[@Asa...S]

I remember thinking it was so funny and weird, them speaking Swedish to eachother in the beginning of Paparazzi. Lady Gaga: Älskar du mig? Alex: Klart jag älskar dig. Lady Gaga:Puss puss Alex: Kom hit. Litar du på mig. Lady Gaga: Självklart. Sluta!

[@beki3520]

What does it all mean?

[@Asa...S]

@@beki3520 Lady Gaga: Do you love me? Alex: Of course I love you Lady Gaga: Kiss kiss Alex:Come here. Do you trust me? Lady Gaga: Of course. Stop!

[@doctorgamecollector7745]

Before this, he had made soooo many awesome movies back home in Sweden

[@dansmacabre8511]

@3.32 That painted hair made me realize who´s already casted for the upcoming (it will happen!) David Beckham movie o_0

[@sebsandford1858]

Alex Skarsgard plays Canadian president in long shot.

[@alee7311]

Canada doesn't have Presidents...

[@DY-ul9xm]

OMG I DID NOT KNOW HE WAS THERE!!! GOTTA WATCH IT AGAIN!

[@edisonabenojatv1215]

When he said "that's me" yeah that s you bro haha

[@HaenBNS]

All I want is a hug for gaga ❤️

[@EM-ue4nm]

I think he’s a handsome man. He has a very unique look that makes him very attractive.

[@Lyshie7]

i'm literally on a Skarsgård binge on youtube omg

[@sanghmitra4481]

Same

[@pippa_peg]

* slowly opens the Paparazzi video in another tab*

[@wwredgrl1515]

I love him!!!!

[@karlay455]

I like him as a bad detective with michael Pena that was a funny movie to watch

[@henrytaff8067]

The movie was called War on Everyone