Lady Gaga Finds Love Again: ‘I Thought I’d Be Single Forever’

In a heartfelt interview with Vogue, Lady Gaga finds love to be a profound relief after years of fearing solitude.

Lady Gaga, the renowned American musician, has shared that she once believed she would remain alone “forever” due to the challenges of her fame. The 38-year-old star recently announced her engagement to Michael Polansky, and her revelation marks a significant turn in her personal life.

She confessed, “I kind of thought I was going to have to do this all by myself—forever. 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.”

Describing her fiancé as a “totally supportive, loving human being,” Lady Gaga emphasized that he sought to understand her beyond her celebrity persona. “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. I met this totally supportive, loving human being who wanted to get to know me—outside of Lady Gaga.”

Lady Gaga finds love not only in her relationship but also through the introduction made by her mother, who connected her with Michael Polansky. The singer, who recently delighted audiences at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony and began rolling out her seventh studio album, was seen beaming with joy alongside her fiancé, entrepreneur Michael Polansky, at their red carpet debut at the Venice International Film Festival. After months of speculation, the couple confirmed their engagement, with Gaga’s radiant smile nearly eclipsing her stunning diamond ring.

The couple made a dramatic entrance, dressed in a black, voluminous Christian Dior Haute Couture gown featuring a plunging neckline. Gaga accessorized with Tiffany diamonds and a striking Philip Treacy headpiece, embodying a couture Maleficent look. Polansky complemented her appearance in a classic tuxedo.

Gaga was in Venice to premiere her latest film, Joker: Folie à Deux, in which she stars as Harley Quinn opposite Joaquin Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck. The film, a musical exploration of madness and romance, highlights a relationship that is as tumultuous as it is intense.

The confirmation of Gaga’s engagement came after she was seen referring to Polansky as her fiancé in a video taken at the Olympics. Fans were thrilled to see the couple’s red carpet appearance and eagerly await more of their public moments together.

A source close to the couple shared, “They’re great together. He’s excited and supportive of her career. Although he doesn’t enjoy the spotlight, he allows her to shine. He has his own business priorities, which she supports. They both would love to have a family.”

Meanwhile, Lady Gaga set the record straight regarding recent speculation about her expecting a baby. After photos from her sister’s wedding sparked rumors, Gaga addressed the buzz on TikTok, humorously referencing Taylor Swift’s song “Down Bad.” She joked, “I’m not pregnant—just down bad cryin’ at the gym.”