In a candid moment on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert this week, Lady Gaga shared her heartfelt aspirations for the future, spotlighting her engagement to tech entrepreneur Michael Polansky. The pop icon, fresh off promoting her latest album Mayhem, didn't hold back when discussing what she sees as her "next starring role." Indeed, Gaga, 39, expressed a deep desire to become a mother, calling it a dream that's been simmering amid her whirlwind career.
Polansky, her fiancé since last spring, has been a steady presence in Gaga's life since they started dating in early 2020. The couple's story took a romantic turn in April 2024, when he proposed not with a traditional ring but a simple blade of grass—a nod to a casual backyard conversation they'd had years earlier. She later revealed this quirky gesture inspired the ballad "Blade of Grass" on Mayhem, a track they co-wrote together. By summer, Gaga confirmed the engagement publicly while introducing Polansky as her fiancé to French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal at the Paris Olympics. However, the real bling came soon after: a stunning oval-cut diamond ring estimated at $1 million, which she proudly flashed during Polansky's 42nd birthday celebration in late September.
Their partnership extends beyond romance into creative collaboration. Polansky, a San Francisco-based investor and CEO of the Parker Group—backed by Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg—co-produced Gaga's Harlequin soundtrack in 2024 and contributed lyrics to several Mayhem songs like "Disease" and "LoveDrug." Gaga has described him as her "best friend in the whole world," emphasizing how he "really saw" her from the start. Yet, whispers of his preferences for a more minimalist style in her wardrobe hint at subtle tensions in blending their worlds.
Moreover, as Gaga navigates fame's glare, her recent comments on motherhood add a layer of vulnerability. She told Colbert that Polansky's support feels "very powerful," especially after years of high-profile relationships. The pair, who met through Gaga's mother, have kept much private, surfacing only for key events like the Super Bowl or New Year's Eve bashes.
With wedding bells potentially on the horizon, Gaga's vision of family life raises questions about balancing artistry and domesticity in the years ahead.