Lady Gaga's Fiancé Helped Her Rediscover Her Passion

On August 22, 2025, during a performance in New York City, Lady Gaga, 39, shared how her fiancé, Michael Polansky, 41, has been instrumental in helping her rediscover her passion and belief in herself. Gaga told the crowd that she had been "fighting really hard" for her dreams and what she believed in, but Polansky's words of encouragement before the show made a significant impact.

Gaga explained that Polansky had told her, "When you go out there, let them fill you up," a message that resonated with the singer. She also revealed that her friend China had shared something "really special" with her, saying, "Sometimes you don't have to fight, you just have to show up."

The singer made it clear that New York City has been crucial to her recent work and development, stating, "I'm sure all my albums could not be made without New York, but I am sure that this album would not have been made without New York." Gaga expressed her gratitude to the city and its people, saying, "This is for all of you and for all your dreams, for maybe sometimes no more fighting, just showing up."

Gaga and Polansky got engaged in April 2025 after a day of rock climbing, and the singer confirmed their relationship status in July of that year. The pair were first linked in December 2019 and spent the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic living together in 2020.