Mother Monster has truly become a mother. The 40-year-old singer has just welcomed her first child with fiancé Michael Polansky. The couple was first photographed with their newborn in Northern California. The pair have kept the news private, and details about the baby’s name, sex and birth date have not been disclosed.
The arrival was revealed through photos that showed Gaga carrying the baby in a sling during a walk with Polansky. The images surfaced Friday, September 11, after the singer had kept a relatively low profile since the conclusion of her “Mayhem Ball” tour in April. A source subsequently confirmed the birth to PEOPLE. Neither Gaga nor Polansky has made a public announcement about their new arrival.
Gaga and Polansky have been together since late 2019, with their relationship becoming public in early 2020. Polansky is a tech entrepreneur and philanthropist who leads the Parker Foundation and has worked with the “Die With A Smile” singer on several creative and charitable projects. The couple confirmed their engagement in 2024 after Gaga was photographed wearing her engagement ring at the Paris Olympics.
Motherhood has been a longtime ambition for Gaga. During a 2025 appearance on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” she described becoming a mother as her “next starring role.” She has also spoken about wanting to build a family with Polansky, who she has praised for his support and kindness, often crediting him as an inspiration for her music.
The birth comes after a major year for Gaga. She completed the “Mayhem Ball” tour in April and earned a Grammy for best pop vocal album for “Mayhem.” She also appeared in “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” Now, after years of public conversations about her hopes for a family, Gaga and Polansky have begun their next chapter as parents.