See Photos of Lady Gaga Going Gaga for Her Fiancé Michael Polansky, Who Inspired Her New AlbumMayhem

Mar. 15, 2025

Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky.Photo:Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

Lady Gagahas found the romance of a lifetime with her fiancéMichael Polansky.The singer and the businessman were first spotted kissing at a 2020 New Year’s Eve party in Vegas. Two months later, theybecame Instagram officialafter Gaga shared a photo canoodling with Polansky on a boat in Florida.Throughout their relationship, the two have kept their love under the radar, but in 2024, Gaga sparked engagement rumors when she stepped out wearing a sparkler on her ring finger. During theSummer Olympics, sheconfirmed the proposalwhen she referred to Polansky as her “fiancé.“Polansky has supported Gaga in her creative pursuits, and theGrammywinner even credits her fiancé with inspiring her to create a new, full-on pop record —Mayhem, which she released Friday, March 7.“Mayhemcame to be ultimately because Michael said, ‘You need to make a pop record,’ and he was right. I did, but I did not realize how afraid I was to make this record,” she recalled on herSiriusXM pop-up channel Gaga Radio.In her cover story withElle, Gaga also revealed that Polansky helped her pen seven songs for the album. For Polansky, being with Gaga has been “one of the most incredible parts of this chapter” of his life, he told the outlet.Ahead, see 10 photos of Gaga and Polansky madly in love over the years.

Lady Gagahas found the romance of a lifetime with her fiancéMichael Polansky.

The singer and the businessman were first spotted kissing at a 2020 New Year’s Eve party in Vegas. Two months later, theybecame Instagram officialafter Gaga shared a photo canoodling with Polansky on a boat in Florida.

Throughout their relationship, the two have kept their love under the radar, but in 2024, Gaga sparked engagement rumors when she stepped out wearing a sparkler on her ring finger. During theSummer Olympics, sheconfirmed the proposalwhen she referred to Polansky as her “fiancé.”

Polansky has supported Gaga in her creative pursuits, and theGrammywinner even credits her fiancé with inspiring her to create a new, full-on pop record —Mayhem, which she released Friday, March 7.

“Mayhemcame to be ultimately because Michael said, ‘You need to make a pop record,’ and he was right. I did, but I did not realize how afraid I was to make this record,” she recalled on herSiriusXM pop-up channel Gaga Radio.

In her cover story withElle, Gaga also revealed that Polansky helped her pen seven songs for the album. For Polansky, being with Gaga has been “one of the most incredible parts of this chapter” of his life, he told the outlet.

Ahead, see 10 photos of Gaga and Polansky madly in love over the years.

01of 10Love Runs Ocean DeepLady Gaga and Michael Polansky in February 2020.Lady Gaga InstagramA fishnet-clad Gaga cozied up with Polansky duringSuper Bowlweekend, after which the singer hard launched their relationship onInstagram.“We had so much fun in Miami. Love to all my little monsters and fans, you’re the best! ❤️,” Gaga wrote in the caption.

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Love Runs Ocean Deep

Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky in February 2020.Lady Gaga Instagram

A fishnet-clad Gaga cozied up with Polansky duringSuper Bowlweekend, after which the singer hard launched their relationship onInstagram.

“We had so much fun in Miami. Love to all my little monsters and fans, you’re the best! ❤️,” Gaga wrote in the caption.

02of 10Valen-TimeLady Gaga and Michael Polansky in February 2020.Lady Gaga/InstagramShe celebrated their love onInstagrama day after Valentine’s Day in 2020, wishing her fans a “happy v-day” and poking fun at her boyfriend in the caption."‘Babe, do I have lipstick all-over me?‘😂,” she quoted him under the close-up selfie.

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Valen-Time

Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky in February 2020.Lady Gaga/Instagram

Lady Gaga/Instagram

She celebrated their love onInstagrama day after Valentine’s Day in 2020, wishing her fans a “happy v-day” and poking fun at her boyfriend in the caption.

“‘Babe, do I have lipstick all-over me?‘😂,” she quoted him under the close-up selfie.

03of 10Leave Me Hanging OnLady Gaga and Michael Polansky in March 2020.Lady Gaga/InstagramGaga struck a dramatic pose as she held onto Polansky, while he looked at her with love in his eyes and an arm around her waist.“Take yo mama out all night 😘💋,” she captioned the picture.

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Leave Me Hanging On

Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky in March 2020.Lady Gaga/Instagram

Gaga struck a dramatic pose as she held onto Polansky, while he looked at her with love in his eyes and an arm around her waist.

“Take yo mama out all night 😘💋,” she captioned the picture.

04of 10Close to YouLady Gaga and Michael Polansky in March 2020.Lady Gaga/InstagramThe couple quarantined together during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the “Bad Romance” singer posted anInstagramupdate on day six of what would be a long stay-at-home mandate.“Going strong, playing video games and cards, and taking care of ourselves,” she wrote under the selfie.

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Close to You

The couple quarantined together during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the “Bad Romance” singer posted anInstagramupdate on day six of what would be a long stay-at-home mandate.

“Going strong, playing video games and cards, and taking care of ourselves,” she wrote under the selfie.

05of 10Fans in the StandsLady Gaga and Michael Polansky in February 2024.Rob Carr/GettyIn a rare public appearance as a couple after the pandemic, Gaga and Polansky held hands as they watched the Chiefs take on the 49ers in the 2024 Super Bowl.

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Fans in the Stands

Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky in February 2024.Rob Carr/Getty

Rob Carr/Getty

In a rare public appearance as a couple after the pandemic, Gaga and Polansky held hands as they watched the Chiefs take on the 49ers in the 2024 Super Bowl.

06of 10Kiss Kiss Fall in LoveMichael Polansky and Lady Gaga in September 2024.Franco Origlia/GettyGaga and Polansky werespottedsharing a sweet kiss at the Hotel Cipriani during the Venice International Film Festival.

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Kiss Kiss Fall in Love

Michael Polansky and Lady Gaga in September 2024.Franco Origlia/Getty

Franco Origlia/Getty

Gaga and Polansky werespottedsharing a sweet kiss at the Hotel Cipriani during the Venice International Film Festival.

07of 10Look of LoveJacopo Raule/FilmMagicOn the way to theJoker: Folie à Deuxred carpet at the Venice International Film Festival, the dressed-up duo stared into each other’s eyes while traveling via canal.

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Look of Love

Jacopo Raule/FilmMagic

On the way to theJoker: Folie à Deuxred carpet at the Venice International Film Festival, the dressed-up duo stared into each other’s eyes while traveling via canal.

08of 10Seeing Eye-to-EyeMichael Polansky and Lady Gaga in September 2024.Pascal Le Segretain/GettyThe affection continued into the premiere as the two pressed their noses against each other through Gaga’s elaborate headpiece — and gave the cameras a glimpse of her shiny diamond ring!

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Seeing Eye-to-Eye

Michael Polansky and Lady Gaga in September 2024.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty

Pascal Le Segretain/Getty

The affection continued into the premiere as the two pressed their noses against each other through Gaga’s elaborate headpiece — and gave the cameras a glimpse of her shiny diamond ring!

09of 10Harley Queen and Her KingMichael Polansky and Lady Gaga in September 2024.Kate Green/GettyPolansky accompanied Gaga to the U.K. premiere ofJoker: Folie à Deux, where she channeled her best Harley Quinn inred from head to toe.

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Harley Queen and Her King

Michael Polansky and Lady Gaga in September 2024.Kate Green/Getty

Kate Green/Getty

Polansky accompanied Gaga to the U.K. premiere ofJoker: Folie à Deux, where she channeled her best Harley Quinn inred from head to toe.

10of 10Night on the TownLady Gaga and Michael Polansky in March 2025.XNY/Star Max/GC ImagesA few days before the release ofMayhem, the engaged couple had a low-key date night in New York City.

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Night on the Town

Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky in March 2025.XNY/Star Max/GC Images

XNY/Star Max/GC Images

A few days before the release ofMayhem, the engaged couple had a low-key date night in New York City.

source: people.com