Lady Gaga Announces Engagement to Michael Polansky at Paris Olympics, Steals the Spotlight
In a plot twist worthy of a pop anthem, Lady Gaga revealed her engagement to longtime boyfriend Michael Polansky, right in front of French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Talk about making a splash—literally, as they were watching a swimming event!
Attal posted the exciting moment on TikTok on July 28, capturing Gaga introducing Polansky as "my fiancé." The lovebirds have been an item since 2020, when they were first spotted smooching at a New Year's Eve party in Las Vegas. They went public weeks later with a PDA-packed weekend in Miami for Super Bowl 2020.
Sharing the joy on Instagram, Gaga posted a cozy photo of the couple on a yacht, gushing, "We had so much fun in Miami."
Quarantine brought them even closer, with the pair hunkering down at Gaga's house during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. A source told PEOPLE that this time together helped them bond deeply.
Polansky has been Gaga's rock through thick and thin, including her performance at President Joe Biden's inauguration in January 2021. An insider revealed that she introduced him to folks backstage as "my boyfriend," showing just how serious they were.
In a rare comment to The Hollywood Reporter after her dogs were returned following a dramatic dognapping, Gaga said, "My dogs and the man that I love are my whole life," giving Polansky a heartfelt shoutout.
Despite their strong bond, the couple didn't seem rushed to get engaged, with sources saying they already acted "like a married couple." Their shared passion for philanthropy has seen them team up for various causes, including the One World: Together at Home concert. Polansky even worked on an app for Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, supporting mental health initiatives.
The couple has been spotted out and about frequently, including a surprise appearance at an SNL afterparty in October 2023, where they arrived hand-in-hand. For Gaga's 38th birthday in March 2024, they celebrated with friends at Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, where a source described them as "very happy together."
“He let her shine and made sure she had everything she needed," the insider said. “She was smiling and laughing all night. It was a fun celebration.”
Gaga's romantic history includes previous engagements to Christian Carino and Taylor Kinney, but it looks like Michael Polansky is the one who’s finally put a ring on it. Congrats to the happy couple!