Who Is Lady Gaga's Fiancé? All About Michael Polansky

Mar. 15, 2025

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Dave Benett/WireImage

Afterending her engagement to Christian Carino,Lady Gagahas found love again with businessman Michael Polansky.

The low-profile pair were firstphotographedkissing at a 2020 New Year’s Eve party in Las Vegas, and they went public with their relationship after spendinga PDA-packed weekend togetherin Miami for Super Bowl 2020.

Polansky and Gaga ended up quarantining together at her Malibu home during the COVID-19 pandemic a few months later. A source close to the singerexclusively told PEOPLEin April 2020 that they had “been hanging out at her house” and “ordering delivery food” while they self-isolated.

After the pair bonded, the tech entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist quickly became a major part of Gaga’s life.“My dogs and the man that I love are my whole life,” she toldThe Hollywood Reporterin November 2021.

Gagasparked engagement rumorsin April 2024 when she was spotted wearing a massive diamond ring onthatfinger. She later confirmed the rumors to be true when she called Polansky her “fiancé” at the Paris Olympics.

In March 2025, Gaga shared how she knew Polansky was “the one” during an appearanceonGood Morning America.

“He justloves the whole me,” she said. “I learn a lot from him. He’s so supportive. He’s got an incredibly kind heart. He’s my best friend. Being in a partnership with your best friend I feel like is a huge blessing. I couldn’t imagine going through life with anyone but him, honestly.”

Here is everything you need to know about Lady Gaga’s fiancé, Michael Polansky.

He went Instagram official with Gaga after Super Bowl 2020

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Gaga and Polansky made their relationship Instagram official after spending Super Bowl weekend together in February 2020. The singershared a photoof the two on a boat in Miami with the caption, “We had so much fun in Miami. Love to all my little monsters and fans, you’re the best! ❤️.”

“They weren’t shy about showing off PDA,” a source told PEOPLE about the weekend. “They seemed very happy together.”

He’s a Harvard graduate and an entrepreneur

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According to hisLinkedInprofile, Polansky attended Harvard University between 2002 and 2006. He graduated with a degree in applied mathematics and computer science.

Polansky is currently a businessman and entrepreneur who holds several roles among nonprofits and companies. Most notably, he helped create the Parker Foundation in 2015 alongside Sean Parker, co-founder of Facebook and Napster, where he has served as the executive director for over a decade. The philanthropic organization aims to create positive changes in global public health, life sciences and civic engagement.

He and Gaga have a shared passion for charitable work

In addition to his work, Polansky is also a board member of theParker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, which funds research for cancer treatments. Asource told PEOPLEthat he and Gaga first bonded over their “focus” on charity, as Gaga is very passionate about supporting the mental health and wellness of young people through her Born This Way Foundation.

The couple has also worked together to benefit and fundraise for various charitable causes including theOne World: Together at Homeconcert, which Gaga organized.

In an interview withMSNBC’sMorning Joe, the singer also mentioned that Polansky is developing an app for her foundation.

“With Born This Way Foundation, my mother, Cynthia Germanotta, and our co-founder Maya [Enista Smith], who I love so very much — they are working with my, the love of my life on something for mental health,” Gaga shared.

Asource later told PEOPLE, “They are both hard-working and love working together on charity projects […] They have not been sitting around during the lockdown and instead focused on where they can do good. They want to help out where they can.”

He previously dated aNew York Timeseditor, who wrote an op-ed about him and Gaga

Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky.Lady Gaga/Instagram

Lady Gaga/Instagram

Prior to dating one of the world’s biggest pop stars, Polanksy dated Lindsay Crouse, aNew York Timessenior staff editor. Crousewrote an op-ed for the publicationabout how she first discovered that her ex was dating the megastar.

Crouse and Polansky dated for seven years before calling it quits a few years after college. They seemed to end things on neutral terms, however, he did delete her from Facebook following their breakup.

“Lady Gagais amazing,” she wrote of her former flame’s new girlfriend. “Comparing yourself with her is incredibly motivational, and I recommend you try it, regardless of how you relate to who’s dating her.”

Fans think he’s the inspiration behind “Stupid Love”

Prior to dating Polansky, Gaga was engaged to her talent manager, Christian Carino,before the pair called it quits in February 2019. She was also previously engaged to actorTaylor Kinney, whom on the set of her “Yoü and I” music video in 2011. Gaga announced that the couple hadended their engagementin June 2016.

He supports Gaga through the good and the bad

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“Gaga had a blast at the Inauguration and was in the best spirits,” a source told PEOPLE. “She’s very happy with Michael and feels grateful for his support.”

While Gaga was in Italy filming her movieHouse of Gucci,her dog walker was shot and her two French bulldogs were stolenduring a robbery in Los Angeles. Eventually, the dogs were returned to the actress.

“She had just arrived in Italy to film right before her dogs were stolen, and she was clearly upset for several days,“an insider told PEOPLE. “She would get updates from Michael. He would send her videos of the dogs after he got them back.”

The insider added: “It was all very special, and you could tell he means the world to her.”

In October 2023, Gaga made a surprise appearance onSaturday Night Live. Polansky joined her at the officialcast afterpartyfollowing the show. The couple lovingly held hands as they made their way inside L’Avenue in New York City.

Gaga gave him a shout-out during a Las Vegas performance

Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky on October 22, 2023 in New York City.Gotham/GC Images

Gotham/GC Images

In July 2024, during one of her final Jazz & Piano concerts at Park MGM in Las Vegas, Gaga gave Polansky a sweet shout-out while on stage. She dedicated the show to “my mister.”

He and Gaga are engaged

Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky are seen arriving at the Venice’s airport during the 81st Venice International Film Festival at on September 02, 2024 in Venice, Italy.Franco Origlia/Getty

Franco Origlia/Getty

Gagaconfirmed her and Polansky’s engagementin July 2024. While talking to French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal at the Paris Olympics, she introduced the tech entrepreneur as her “fiancé.”

At the Venice Film Festival two months later,Gaga flashed her engagement ringat photographers as she arrived at the event with Polansky. The ring on Gaga’s finger appeared to be large oval diamond with a pavé diamond band.

Marriage was already in Gaga’s sights when she started dating Polansky, as she shared during a March 2025 appearance onGood Morning America.

“I wanted marriage and kids more than anything,” she said. “Michael flew to Vegas when I was doing my show to take me on our first date and before we even sat down, I said, ‘Do you want marriage and kids?’ And he goes, ‘Yeah, I do.’ And I said, ‘Okay, great, do you want some champagne?’ And he said, ‘Sure.’ “

He and Gaga made their red carpet debut at the 2024 Venice Film Festival

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Later that same month, Polansky accompanied Gaga to the film’sLondon premierewhere the actress channeled her character Harley Quinn in a red wig and theatrical makeup.

The couple attended another event together in February 2025 whenhe joined herat the the2025 Grammy Awards.

He has collaborated with Gaga

Michael Polansky and Lady Gaga attend the UK Premiere of “Joker Folie à Deux” at the Cineworld Leicester Square on September 25, 2024 in London, England.Karwai Tang/WireImage

Karwai Tang/WireImage

While talking to PEOPLE at the Los Angeles premiere ofJoker: Folie à Deux, Gaga shared that Polansky worked with her on the companion album she recorded for the film, serving as a co-executive producer on the project.

“It’s just the first time that we decided to fully just go into it and do it.It just felt right,” she said. “We were both so excited. We were all warmed up and ready to go.”

Gaga added, “I just love my fiancé so much. He’s my best friend. He’s my partner, and I just feel like when you are with your best friend, everything changes.”

In January 2025, Gaga revealed that she and Polansky had collaborated on another song when she performed at the FireAid Benefit Concert.

“When I was thinking aboutwhat to sing tonight, I thought I wanted to do something hopeful for you. And I was thinking about my songs, and there wasn’t anything that seemed quite right,” she said. “So, me and my friend Michael — my fiancé, my love — we wrote this song for you. It’s just for tonight. It’s just for you. I think we all need a lot of things right now, but I think something we may also need is time. Time is a healer.”

source: people.com