PICTURED: Lady Gaga breaks down in tears as she hugs her family backstage after triumphant Super Bowl show

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 16:25 EST, 6 February 2017 | Updated: 17:10 EST, 6 February 2017

Lady Gaga broke down in tears as she hugged her family backstage after her triumphant performance at the Super Bowl on Sunday.

The 30-year-old embraced her parents Cynthia and Joe Germanotta, as well as her sister Natali.

The singer delivered a spectacular performance at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas for Super Bowl LI.

Emotional: Lady Gaga hugged her sister Natali Germanotta backstage after her Super Bowl LI halftime show on Sunday 

Emotional: Lady Gaga hugged her sister Natali Germanotta backstage after her Super Bowl LI halftime show on Sunday 

Following her performance, the Grammy award winning artist was photographed as she gave her 24-year-old sister a big hug.

The Born This Way singer couldn't hide her emotions as she held tightly to her younger sibling.

Lady Gaga then embraced her dad Joe and mom Cynthia - with Natali clinging on as well.

The touching family moment came right after the star's incredible Super Bowl performance, which included a number of her hit songs.

What a special moment: Lady Gaga then embraced her dad Joe and mom Cynthia - with Natalie clinging on as well

What a special moment: Lady Gaga then embraced her dad Joe and mom Cynthia - with Natalie clinging on as well

 Family: The touching family moment came right after the star's incredible Super Bowl performance, which included a number of her hit songs

 Family: The touching family moment came right after the star's incredible Super Bowl performance, which included a number of her hit songs

Lady Gaga wore the last outfit from her performance - the tiny silver bottoms with a football-inspired crop top.

 Before the amazing halftime extravaganza, the talented musician looked focused and confident.

The stunner rocked the shimmery bodysuit and matching boot look in the snap before her performance.

Touching love between siblings: The Born This Way singer couldn't hide her emotions as she held tightly to her sibling

Touching love between siblings: The Born This Way singer couldn't hide her emotions as she held tightly to her sibling

Strong support system: Lady Gaga wore the last outfit from her performance - the tiny silver bottoms with a football-inspired crop top

Wishing her luck: Dad Joe gave her quick kiss on her hand before her performance

Dad Joe gave her quick kiss on her hand before she made her way to the stage. 

Her long-time collaborator Tony Bennett  - who worked with the Grammy Award-winning star on their 2014 album 'Cheek to Cheek' - wrote on Twitter: 'Lady...the most super thing about the Super Bowl was you....just amazing! (sic)'

Gaga's eye-catching performance was similarly well received by Katy Perry, who made reference to the chart-topping star's spectacular entrance, which saw her abseil from the roof of the NRG Stadium.

Wishing her luck: Dad Joe gave her quick kiss on her hand before her performance

Wishing her luck: Dad Joe gave her quick kiss on her hand before her performance

So focused: The stunner rocked the shimmery bodysuit and matching boot look

So focused: The stunner rocked the shimmery bodysuit and matching boot look

Katy said on Twitter: 'I want jumping gifs stat! Bravo (sic)'

Elsewhere, Gaga's performance also received positive feedback from actress Rebel Wilson, who was following the half-time show and the game between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons at a party hosted by fellow Hollywood star Anna Kendrick.

Rebel said: 'Yassss @ladygaga !! Loved that half time show. Go @AtlantaFalcons !! Thanks @AnnaKendrick47 for hosting x (sic)'

Meanwhile, Joe Jonas was particularly impressed that Gaga - who opened the show with a rendition of Woody Guthrie's 'This Land Is Our Land' - did not need the help of a single special guest to get through the show.

Preparation is key: Lady Gaga warmed up with her dancers backstage prior to the halftime show inside NRG Stadium

Preparation is key: Lady Gaga warmed up with her dancers backstage prior to the halftime show inside NRG Stadium

Joe tweeted: 'You don't need anyone else on stage when you are @ladygaga smashed it. #GOGAGA.'

And Ariana Grande was also keen to offer her praise to the pop star.

Ariana wrote: 'VOCALS, POWER AND SUCH BEAUTIFUL ENERGY that was so special.'

Prior to the performance, much of the speculation surrounding Gaga's appearance had centered on whether she would get political during the show.

In 2016,  Beyonce made a reference to Malcolm X and the Black Panthers at the Super Bowl back.

What a star: Lady Gaga sang a bevy of her hits, which include Born this Way, Million Reasons, Bad Romance and The Edge Of Glory

What a star: Lady Gaga sang a bevy of her hits, which include Born this Way, Million Reasons, Bad Romance and The Edge Of Glory

But Gaga - who was supported by a team of dancers and pyrotechnics - largely steered clear of any controversy and instead treated fans to renditions of some of her best-selling hits, including The Edge of Glory, Poker Face and Born This Way.

Gaga also performed a version of Telephone and just the one song from her latest album Joanne - the song A Million Reasons, which she played on the piano.

Gaga completed her set with her hit Bad Romance before dropping the mic and making her exit.

The grand finale: Gaga completed her set with her hit Bad Romance before dropping the mic and making her exit

The grand finale: Gaga completed her set with her hit Bad Romance before dropping the mic and making her exit

 

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