By Abdul Azim Naushad
How Does Joker 2 Completely Change Harley Quinn's Origin Story? – Explained
Joker 2: Folie a Deux features a significant change to Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn portrayal, origin, and backstory, leaving fans wondering how exactly Gaga's Lee differs from Harley Quinn's traditional portrayal in the comics and most DC media. In Joker 2, Gaga's Lee forms a chaotic and deep romance with Arthur Fleck, which encourages him to embrace his Joker persona.
Here's everything you need to know about how Lady Gaga's Lee (Harley Quinn) differs from most DC portrayals of the character in Joker: Folie a Deux.
In Joker 2: Folie a Deux, Lady Gaga's Harleen "Lee" Quinzel belongs to a wealthy family originally from New York City's Upper West Side. In the film, she lies about this to Arthur Fleck, claiming she comes from a humble background like him, until he learns the truth. This differs from her typical working-class portrayal in most DC and Batman media.
