15 Greatest American Horror Story Characters
3. The Countess
While some may have doubted Lady Gaga's foray into the American Horror Story universe, her role as the fashionable and frightening Countess in Hotel didn't disappoint. The owner of the Hotel Cortez, Elizabeth lived over a century due to an ancient blood curse, and used the hotel to cover her vampirism and house her 'blood relatives' - children she stole and infected.
A complex and emotional character hidden beneath a cold and masterful presence, The Countess has known heartbreak in her past, which has helped shaped her outlook on her own life and future. Despite her confidence and the gravitas she brings to every interaction she has, she is in truth a scarred and insecure character.
To the astonishment of some, Lady Gaga absolutely knocked her portrayal of Elizabeth out of the park. She managed to steal every single scene she was in as the unquestioned MVP of the show's fifth season, and Lady Gaga's Golden Globe from 2016 is simply a testament to her performance in Hotel.