Global music icon Lady Gaga, 40, and her fiancé Michael Polansky have welcomed their first child, a daughter named Rose Bean Polansky, via a surrogate. The newborn arrived on June 9 at 11:19 PM at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. The birth certificate, obtained by news outlets, confirmed the baby’s name, sex, and birth details. The reason for choosing surrogacy has not been publicly disclosed, though the singer has been candid about her struggles with fibromyalgia, a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain and fatigue.

A Sentimental Name for a New Arrival

The name Rose Bean Polansky carries significant personal meaning for Lady Gaga. The middle name, Rose, is a tribute to her late maternal grandmother, Veronica Rose ‘Ronnie’ Ferrie Bissett. Furthermore, Lady Gaga has a tattoo of the lyrics from her song “La Vie En Rose” from the film “A Star Is Born” etched down her spine, further highlighting the name’s sentimental value.

A Quiet Period Precedes Parenthood

News of the baby’s arrival emerged after Lady Gaga had maintained a notably low public profile for several months. Her last public sighting was in August during a fan interaction in Northern California, documented via an Instagram selfie. Prior to that, she had been largely out of the spotlight following the conclusion of her “The Mayhem Ball” tour in April. This period of reduced public activity preceded the announcement of her daughter’s birth.

Motherhood: Gaga’s “Next Starring Role”

Lady Gaga, whose birth name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, has spoken openly about her desire for motherhood. In an October appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” she described becoming a mother as her “next starring role.” She expressed a strong yearning to embrace parenthood, stating, “What I really want is to be a mom.”

Further elaborating on her feelings in an interview with The New York Times in March 2025, Gaga shared her excitement about becoming a mother, acknowledging past apprehensions. “I’m also kind of at war with myself sometimes as I get ready to, hopefully, become a mom soon,” she admitted. “Like, today is wonderful, but the whole day has revolved around me. There’s an incredible amount of narcissism in this.”

Relationship with Michael Polansky

Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky have been a couple since 2019, becoming engaged in April 2024. Their relationship began after meeting at a party for tech entrepreneur Sean Parker. They were first publicly seen together on New Year’s Eve 2019 in Las Vegas and confirmed their relationship on social media in early 2020. Polansky, described by Gaga as her “best friend in the whole world,” has been a source of support and empowerment for her.

The couple’s engagement was marked by a significant moment during a rock-climbing outing on April Fools’ Day 2024, five months before their red carpet debut at the Venice Film Festival that fall. Gaga recounted the proposal, noting Polansky’s thoughtful approach: “He wanted to know if it was OK to propose before he proposed. And I was like, ‘Yes, it’s so OK!'” She appreciated his modern yet personal gesture, which involved the ring being in his backpack.

Gaga has also hinted at a desire for a large family, inspired by her own upbringing with one sister. A source close to the singer suggested, “She has only one sister, Natali, and always wanted more siblings. So she wants her children to have many siblings so they can all lean on each other.”

A New Chapter in Marin County

The couple has reportedly been establishing a quieter life in Ross, an affluent town in Marin County, California. Residents have noted sightings of Lady Gaga in the area, with one local commenting on her integration into the community. This move suggests a desire for a more private family life away from the intense spotlight of major cities.

The birth of Rose Bean Polansky marks a significant milestone for Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky, ushering in a new phase of their lives as parents. The sentimental naming choices and Gaga’s expressed enthusiasm for motherhood underscore the deep personal importance of this new chapter.