They stood around her with messages like Survivor and Unbreakable written on their arms.
On Tuesday morning, she shared an Instagram post from the first day of rehearsal with all the survivors.
The musical side of the performance went poorly in the first run-through, she wrote.
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I could barely get through the song, couldnt hit any of the high notes.
Hair wet, sloppy tee shirt jeans uggs, tissues, Gaga writes.
Without them I never could have felt strong, she continues.
But her nerves didnt seem to bother the survivors and those present at the rehearsal.
She pushed her production team aside and spoke to us.
She told us we were not just bodies on a stage.
We were there as a support system to her.
The performance resonated with those inside and outside of the Dolby Theatre,including fellow pop singer Kesha.
Kesha praised Gaga and U.S. Vice President Joe Bidenfor drawing attention to sexual assault at the Oscars.
Earlier last week, Gaga empathized with the #FreeKesha movement bysharing a photo of the two of them.
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