Lady Gaga's motherhood dream came after years of trying as friends reveal health struggles, emotional lows and moments of despair. The Lady Gaga Reportedly Faced ‘Moments Of Despair’ Before Baby Joy first appeared on The Blast

Lady Gaga is living a dream she spoke about for years, but friends say the road to motherhood was far more difficult than fans realized.

Days after reports emerged that the singer and fiancé Michael Polansky welcomed their first child, insiders claimed Gaga had been trying for a baby since 2024 and experienced major emotional highs and lows.

Lady Gaga’s Road To Motherhood Included ‘Moments Of Despair’

According to Page Six, friends say Lady Gaga had wanted to become a mother for years and was trying for a baby as far back as 2024.

One source described the journey as a “hard road to travel physically,” claiming there were “moments of giddiness” as well as “moments of despair.”

“It’s a real tale of hard times, both physical and emotional, en route to this happy ending,” the insider said.

The source also pointed to Gaga’s severe hip problems, other physical ailments and the physical demands of performing as factors that made the period especially challenging.

Neither Gaga nor Polansky has disclosed the child’s name, sex or birth date. There is also no confirmation on whether the baby was born via surrogate,

Lady Gaga Has Lived With Serious Physical Pain For Years

Gaga’s health history gives context to what her friends are describing.

In 2013, the singer underwent surgery after a serious hip injury. She later said a surgeon warned that continuing to perform could have left her needing a full hip replacement.

Years later, Gaga revealed in her 2017 Netflix documentary “Gaga: Five Foot Two” that she lives with fibromyalgia, a chronic condition associated with widespread pain and fatigue.

She has also spoken about performing through intense pain, explaining that adrenaline from music and fans can carry her through a show even when her body hurts.

Becoming A Mom Had Been Lady Gaga’s Dream For Years

Motherhood was not a sudden change of direction for Gaga.

She spoke about wanting children in 2020 and returned to the subject as her relationship with Polansky became more serious. In 2024, Gaga said starting a family was what she was most excited about in the next stage of her life.

Then, during an October 2025 appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” she made the goal unmistakable.

“What I really want is to be a mom,” Gaga said, calling motherhood her hoped-for “next starring role.”

That dream is now reality. PEOPLE reported that Gaga and Polansky welcomed their first child, while a source told the outlet the new parents “both beam” when discussing their baby.

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Michael Polansky Has Been Lady Gaga’s Partner Through A Major Life Shift

Gaga’s new chapter comes after years of building a private relationship with Polansky.

The couple began dating around late 2019 and went public in 2020. They became engaged in 2024 after Polansky proposed following a rock-climbing trip.

Gaga has called him her best friend and partner. She previously explained that their relationship deepened during the pandemic, when time away from her career allowed them to focus on each other.

Polansky has also become part of her creative world, encouraging Gaga’s return to pop music and collaborating with her professionally.

Now, family appears to be the priority. A source told PEOPLE the couple took time away from work during the summer to focus on their newborn and described them as a strong team entering parenthood.

Lady Gaga Already Knows What She Wants To Prioritize As A Mom

Before welcoming her child, Gaga had already thought seriously about motherhood.

During a July 2025 appearance on “The Howard Stern Show,” she said she did not necessarily expect to disappear from public life after becoming a parent, but stressed that her child’s needs would come first.

Gaga said music would remain part of her child’s life, while safety and happiness would come first, describing motherhood as her “No. 1 priority.”

That makes the couple’s recent privacy notable, as Gaga and Polansky have revealed virtually nothing about their newborn.

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