Lady Gaga has become a mother. The singer, 40, and her fiancé, businessman Michael Polansky, have welcomed their first child, according to Page Six and Fox News, and Details about the birth,including the baby’s gender, name, and exact date—remain undisclosed. The couple confirmed their engagement in July 2024, with Polansky proposing to Gaga in April of that year.

Longtime Dream of Motherhood

Gaga has often spoken about her desire to become a mother; In a 2020 interview with InStyle, she expressed her excitement about the possibility of having children. She also shared her concerns about not forcing her future children into a life they did not choose and allowing them to discover their own identities. In September 2024, she told Vogue, “What I was missing in my life was finding true love.”

She reflected on the emotional and philosophical aspects of motherhood in a Fox News interview, stating, “Sometimes I’m a bit conflicted with myself while preparing to hopefully become a mother soon. Today has been a wonderful day, but it has been all about me — there is incredible narcissism in all of this; How can I live a life in which I am passionate about my art while also making space for other things?”

Private Celebration in Northern California

The couple was photographed with the newborn in Northern California, according to Page Six; In one image, Gaga is seen holding the baby wrapped in a cloth typically used for carrying infants. The couple has kept their personal life largely private, often avoiding public attention despite their high-profile status.

Gaga and Polansky met in late 2019, and their relationship was first publicly linked when they were spotted kissing in Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve. The singer made their relationship official in February 2020 by posting a photo of them on a yacht on Instagram with the caption, “We had a great time in Miami.”

Recent Life Changes

The birth of the child comes shortly after Gaga concluded her Mayhem Ball world tour in April 2024, but she and Polansky made their red carpet debut together at the Venice Film Festival in September 2024 for the premiere of “Joker: Folie à Deux.”

While no official statement from the couple has been released, the news has surprised many of her fans given the timing of the birth and the couple’s otherwise private lifestyle. Whether the child was born via surrogacy or adoption has not been confirmed.