In a statement to The Associated Press on April 14, Patrizia Gucci, the great-granddaughter of Guccio Gucci, writes, "We are truly disappointed. I speak on behalf of the family. They are stealing the identity of a family to make a profit, to increase the income of the Hollywood system....Our family has an identity, privacy. We can talk about everything, but there is a borderline that cannot be crossed."

Patrizia Reggiani previously voiced her disdain for House of Gucci, telling Italian news outlet, Ansa, "I'm annoyed by the fact that Lady Gaga is portraying me in the new Ridley Scott film without even having the courtesy or the good sense to come and meet me. It's nothing to do with money because I won't be taking a single cent from the film. It's about common sense and respect."

Reggiani continued, "I believe that any good actor should first get to know the person that they are meant to be playing. I think it is not right that I wasn't contacted. And I say this with all the sympathy and appreciation that I have for her." As of writing, Lady Gaga has not responded. 

House of Gucci is set to premiere in November this year.