Lady Gaga Confirms She's Engaged to Michael Polansky at the 2024 Olympics
Is Lady Gaga engaged to Michael Polansky? The answer is yes! After months of speculation, the singer appeared to confirm the rumors by announcing her boyfriend as "my fiancé" to French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Just a few days after Gaga's eye-popping performance at the Opening Ceremony, she and her longtime love were taking in a swimming match when they crossed paths with the politician. In a TikTok video shared by Attal, Gaga introduced Polansky as "my fiancé" at the event.
The confirmation comes months after the singer fueled rumors when she was photographed wearing a massive diamond on her left ring finger while on a walk through West Hollywood in April. The verbal confirmation indicates a major step for this notoriously private couple, who have been together since 2019. Join us for a deep dive into the captivating and somewhat mysterious romance of Lady Gaga and boyfriend Michael Polansky. Opposite of the spotlight-loving pop sensation's orbit, Polansky's world revolves around entrepreneurship and business. A Harvard graduate, Polansky works within The Parker Group, backed by Facebook's co-founder, Sean Parker. So how exactly did this unlikely pair find each other?
Their love story may have started at one of Parker's exclusive events. Our relationship timeline unveils their journey, from a sizzling New Year's Eve kiss in 2019 to becoming Instagram official. Here's what we know about Lady Gaga and her fiancé, Michael Polansky.
- Who is Lady Gaga's fiancé? She's been dating Michael Polansky, an entrepreneur and Harvard graduate, since 2020.
- Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky are private when it comes to their love lives, but you can find some cute pics of the couple on Lady Gaga's Instagram account.
- Lady Gaga confirmed her engagement to Michael Polansky by introducing him as "my fiancé" at the 2024 Olympics.
In this article:
- Who is Lady Gaga's boyfriend, Michael Polansky?
- Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky's Relationship Timeline
- Lady Gaga's Wedding Predictions
Is Lady Gaga Engaged?
Yes, Lady Gaga is engaged to Michael Polansky. She was photographed wearing a diamond ring in early April 2024, but her team declined to comment on the rumors. However, at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, she introduced Polansky as "my fiancé" when she crossed paths with French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal at a swimming match.
Who is Lady Gaga's fiancé, Michael Polansky?
Lady Gaga's finacé is Michael Polansky. He heads the Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, backed by Facebook co-founder Sean Parker. For the past decade, he's served as CEO of The Parker Group, which encompasses Parker's charities and ventures. Polansky is currently executive director of The Parker Foundation and managing partner at Parker Ventures, according to his Linkedin profile.
How Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky Met
As a relatively private couple, it's hard to say when exactly Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky met. A source previously told Page Six, "Michael is a really smart guy, a very serious guy, who has always been low-key. People are saying Gaga would have met him through events Sean Parker has hosted at his house, including the launch and other events for the foundation. Sean also had a party for his birthday in LA in December and both Gaga and Michael were there."
Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky's Relationship Timeline
December 2019: Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky are spotted together
Before becoming public about their relationship, they were filmed sharing a lengthy kiss at a New Year's Eve bash in December 2019 in Las Vegas. They were also filmed walking out of a hotel together the same evening.
February 2020: Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky Go IG official
Just two months after being spotted together on NYE, Lady Gaga posted a cute photo of the two of them cuddling up together on a boat. She paired the pic with a caption that says, "We had so much fun in Miami. Love to all my little monsters and fans, you're the best! ❤️."
A week after releasing her single, "Stupid Love," Gaga also shared a selfie with Polansky with a caption that says, "I've got a STUPID love💕," referencing the song's title.
May 2020: The couple celebrate the release of 'Chromatica'
In May of 2020, Gaga and Polansky celebrated the release of Chromatica, Lady Gaga's sixth studio album. You can see them sharing a socially-distanced dance together, wearing masks.
January 2021: Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky attend President Joe Biden's Inauguration
Gaga and Polansky attended President Joe Biden's Inauguration in Washington, D.C. together and shared a kiss after Gaga's performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner."
March 2021: Michael Polansky surprises Lady Gaga with flowers
Shortly after Gaga's dogs were stolen, Polansky sent Gaga a giant bouquet of flowers while she was on set filming The House of Gucci in Rome, Italy. Gaga posted a photo of the grand gesture, along with a caption that says, "When your bf sends you all the flowers in Rome for your birthday. I love you honey 💕 I can't wait to be home with you and our dogs, that's all I need."
March 2022: Michael Polansky accompanies Lady Gaga to the BAFTAs
Polansky joined Gaga at the BAFTAs, where they shared a hilarious moment when host Rebel Wilson gifted Polansky a golden bra for being Gaga's plus one. Wilson dubbed Polansky, "best plus one" and told him it was a "good gig" as Gaga covered her face with her hands, cringing, but laughing.
October 2023: Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky were seen on several dates together
Lady Gaga and her boyfriend were spotted together in October 2023. The couple was seen arriving at a Saturday Night Live after party holding hands, enjoying a U2 concert and at Katy Perry's residency in Las Vegas, which made it seem like their relationship is doing just fine.
April 2024: Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky Spark Engagement Rumors
While on a walk in West Hollywood on April 7, 2024, Lady Gaga could be seen wearing a massive diamond ring on her left hand. Unsurprisingly, fans were quick to assume this means that Lady Gaga and her boyfriend are engaged—but they have yet to comment on the news.
July 2024: Lady Gaga Confirms Engagement to Michael Polansky at the Olympics
No bad romance here. After months of speculation, Lady Gaga confirmed her engagement to Michael Polansky after introducing him as "my fiancé" to French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal at the 2024 Olympics.
Lady Gaga's Wedding Predictions
While fans may think an engagement is imminent for Lady Gaga and her boyfriend, a source told Entertainment Tonight in 2021 that the couple wasn't ready for marriage at the time. "Friends don't think that will happen any time soon," the insider told ET. "She's very busy with her career and is not thinking about long term plans right now, but she loves having him by her side."
Despite that, they definitely seem to be going strong. Another source told People, "When they are together, it's obvious that Gaga is crazy about him. She always giggles and touches him. They are very affectionate and have the best chemistry." Plus, with the latest paparazzi photos making their rounds, a Lady Gaga wedding might happen sooner than we think.