Who Is Michael Polansky? Lady Gaga Sparks Engagement Rumours With Businessman

After ending her engagement to Christian Carino, Lady Gaga has found love again with businessman Michael Polansky. The couple was first spotted together at a New Year's Eve party in Las Vegas in 2020, where they were photographed kissing. Their relationship became public when they spent a PDA-filled weekend together in Miami for Super Bowl 2020.

Lady Gaga Sparks Engagement Rumours with Businessman

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Gaga and Polansky quarantined together at her Malibu home. PEOPLE reported in April 2020 that they had been spending time at her house and ordering delivery food while self-isolating. This period helped them bond even more, and Polansky quickly became an important part of Gaga's life. "My dogs and the man that I love are my whole life," Gaga shared with The Hollywood Reporter in November 2021.

Fast forward four years, and the couple seems stronger than ever. In April 2024, Gaga sparked engagement rumours when she was seen wearing a massive diamond ring on her finger. In July 2024, during one of her final Jazz & Piano concerts at Park MGM in Las Vegas, Gaga gave Polansky a sweet shout-out while on stage, dedicating the show to "my mister." 

Lady Gaga seems to be engaged after introducing boyfriend Michael Polansky as “my fiancé” to the French Prime Minister. pic.twitter.com/SsZmseVaWG

— Pop Base (@PopBase) July 28, 2024

 Who is Michael Polansky?

Michael Polansky is a low-profile tech entrepreneur and philanthropist. According to his LinkedIn profile, he attended Harvard University from 2002 to 2006, graduating with a degree in applied mathematics and computer science. Polansky is a businessman who holds several roles in various nonprofits and companies.

Most notably, he co-founded the Parker Foundation in 2015 with Sean Parker, the co-founder of Facebook and Napster. Polansky has served as the executive director of the Parker Foundation for over a decade. This philanthropic organisation aims to create positive changes in global public health, life sciences, and civic engagement.

In addition to his work with the Parker Foundation, Polansky is also a board member of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, which funds research for cancer treatments. As per reports he and Gaga first bonded over their shared focus on charity work. Gaga is passionate about supporting the mental health and wellness of young people through her Born This Way Foundation, and this common ground helped strengthen their relationship.

Gaga and Polansky have also collaborated on various charitable initiatives. For instance, they worked together to benefit and fundraiser for the One World: Together at Home concert, which Gaga organised. In an interview with MSNBC's Morning Joe, Gaga mentioned that her boyfriend is helping to develop an app for her foundation. "With the Born This Way Foundation, my mother, Cynthia Germanotta, and our co-founder, Maya [Enista Smith], whom I love so very much, are working with the love of my life on something for mental health," she shared.

Before dating Lady Gaga, Polansky was in a relationship with Lindsay Crouse, a New York Times senior staff editor. Crouse wrote an op-ed about discovering her ex was dating the megastar, expressing admiration for Gaga and finding motivation in the comparison.