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Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky welcomed newborn daughter via surrogate

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Cardoza, R. (2026, September 18). Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky welcomed newborn daughter via surrogate. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/09/18/parents/lady-gaga-and-michael-polansky-welcomed-newborn-daughter-via-surrogate/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-18 · by Riley Cardoza

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Lady Gaga and her partner Michael Polansky welcomed their daughter born via surrogate on June 9 in Los Angeles at 11:19 PM PT. Details of the surrogacy process remain undisclosed, with a source revealing that Lady Gaga's journey to motherhood was marked by health challenges including hip issues and other physical ailments, alongside emotional struggles. The article highlights the ups and downs experienced during this process leading up to the birth.
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Lady Gaga, 40, and her fiancé Michael Polansky have welcomed their first child together via surrogate on June 9 in Los Angeles at 11:19 PM PT. The news was reported by multiple outlets including People, Entertainment Weekly, Page Six, and Fox News Digital. While no additional details about the baby's name or gender are available, Gaga expressed her excitement about becoming a mother during interviews with the New York Times and InStyle in March 2025, despite earlier apprehension. The couple was first linked in late 2020 when they were spotted together at a New Year’s Eve party in Las Vegas. Lady Gaga confirmed their engagement while attending the Summer Olympics in Paris in 2024, where they met with French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal.

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A source told us Monday that Gaga’s journey to become a mom, which we hear started in 2024, has had “ups and downs” due to a “hard road” of health struggles.
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Additional details on the singer’s surrogacy journey are not yet known. asserted
details → know → journey
Gaga’s rep did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment. asserted
rep → respond → comment
The outlet revealed on “Bad Romance” hitmaker’s infant’s name and sex on Thursday, nearly one week after Page Six broke Gaga’s baby news. asserted
Six → reveal → news
The little one arrived on June 9 at 11:19 PM PT in Los Angeles. asserted
one → arrive → Angeles
A source told us Monday that Gaga’s journey to become a mom, which we hear started in 2024, has had “ups and downs” due to a “hard road” of health struggles. asserted
we → tell → struggles
The insider said, “There have been moments of giddiness and moments of despair. asserted
insider → say → despair
It’s a real tale of hard times, both physical and emotional, en route to this happy ending. asserted
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“She’s had severe hip issues and a heap of other physical ailments, alongside everything she puts her body through when performing.” asserted
she → have → body
This is a developing story… Conversation Your voice matters. asserted
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Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted
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