Every since Lady Gaga was captured on camera at the Paris Olympics referring to Michael Polansky as “my fiancé,” we’ve assumed that they’re engaged. But thanks to the October issue of Vogue, we know when it happened — and how she feels about it.

Gaga and Polansky were brought together by her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, who’d met him in 2019 through their mutual philanthropic work. Gaga tells Vogue, “She said to me, ‘I think I just met your husband.’” She added, “I could never have imagined that my mom … found the most perfect person for me.”

In December 2019, Gaga was invited to a party for Michael’s friend, Napster co-founder Sean Parker. “I said, ‘I wonder if Michael is going to be there?’ and my mom said yes, and so I went to the ​party and I kept asking for him and he finally came over to me and we talked for three hours,” Gaga reveals. Polansky tells Vogue, “I was struck immediately by her warmth and openness.”

By the time COVID-19 hit, Gaga says, they were in love. They got engaged in April after a day of rock climbing.

“He’s not with me for any other reason than that we are right for each other. But I think what I want my fans to know is that I’m just, like, so happy. I’m healthy.” Noting that during the time of her last album, Chromatica, she was “in a really dark place,” Gaga says after she met Polansky, “Everything started to change.”

“I kind of thought I was going to have to do this all by myself — forever,” she reveals. “And that was really scary. Because it’s a big life. And I don’t think anyone really knows what it feels like unless you’re in it. And I don’t have to do this alone anymore.”

In fact, it was Polansky who encouraged Gaga to make a new pop album, which, Vogue says, is due in February.

How They Met

The story of how Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky met is a testament to the power of mothers and their unwavering belief in their children's happiness. Cynthia Germanotta, Gaga's mother, played a pivotal role in bringing these two together, her intuition proving to be spot-on.

In 2019, Germanotta, who co-runs the Born This Way Foundation alongside her daughter, crossed paths with Polansky, CEO of the Parker Foundation, through their shared commitment to philanthropic endeavors. This chance encounter marked the beginning of a love story, one that was carefully orchestrated by a mother who knew exactly what her daughter needed.

“My mom met him and she said to me, ‘I think I just met your husband,’” Gaga recalled in an interview with Vogue. “And I said, ‘I’m not ready to meet my husband!’ I could never have imagined that my mom…found the most perfect person for me?”

Their Relationship Timeline

The spark between Gaga and Polansky ignited at a party for Sean Parker, the co-founder of Napster, in December 2019. Gaga, eager to meet Polansky, spent the evening searching for him, and the moment they connected, they couldn't stop talking. “We had the most amazing conversation,” Gaga shared.

Their connection deepened as they navigated the complexities of life together, including the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The lockdown period offered a unique opportunity for Gaga and Polansky to connect on a deeper level, forging an unbreakable bond.

“I’d been so focused on my career since I was a teenager. And the gift of that time was that I got to completely focus on my relationship,” Gaga said. “I met this totally supportive, loving human being who wanted to get to know me—outside of Lady Gaga.”

Their love story continued to blossom, and in April 2024, they took a significant step in their journey together—they got engaged.

The Impact of Polansky on Gaga's Life

Gaga, who has been engaged twice before, found something unique and precious in Polansky. “The missing piece in my life was having real love,” she said.

Polansky's unwavering support helped Gaga through a challenging period, a time she described as “a really dark place.” His presence allowed her to rediscover joy and peace, leading her out of the darkness and into a brighter future. “I kind of thought I was going to have to do this all by myself — forever,” she reveals. “And that was really scary. Because it’s a big life. And I don’t think anyone really knows what it feels like unless you’re in it. And I don’t have to do this alone anymore.”

Gaga's emotional journey resonates with many, and her honesty about her struggles with mental health, coupled with the positive impact Polansky had on her life, serves as a reminder of the power of love and support in overcoming adversity.

A Love Story Written in the Stars

The love story of Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky is an extraordinary one, a testament to the power of unexpected connections and the transformative nature of love. It's a reminder that even the brightest stars can find solace and strength in the arms of another, forging a love that shines brighter than any spotlight.

Gaga's mother's intuition proved to be spot-on, bringing two souls together who were meant to find each other. As Gaga prepares to embark on a new chapter with her fiancé, her fans, the world, and her mother can't help but wish her a lifetime of love and happiness.