JUST IN: Met Gala 2025’s Biggest Moment — Lady Gaga Confirms She’s Expecting a ‘Little Monster’ with Michael Polansky, Ending Months of Speculation

Lady Gaga Stuns at Met Gala 2025, Confirms Pregnancy with Fiancé Michael Polansky in Show-Stopping Moment May 6, 2025

New York, NY – The Met Gala 2025, held on May 5 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, was a night of sartorial splendor and cultural celebration, but no moment shone brighter than Lady Gaga’s triumphant return to the iconic steps. After a five-year hiatus from the event, the pop icon and Oscar-winning actress not only delivered a jaw-dropping interpretation of the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” theme but also confirmed long-swirling rumors: she and fiancé Michael Polansky are expecting their first child together. The announcement, made in true Gaga fashion, blended high drama, heartfelt emotion, and a nod to her beloved “Little Monsters,” leaving the fashion world and fans buzzing.

A Red Carpet Return for the Ages

Gaga’s last Met Gala appearance in 2019 remains the stuff of legend—a 16-minute performance art piece featuring four transformative Brandon Maxwell looks that embodied the “Camp: Notes on Fashion” theme. Since then, her absence from the event (she skipped 2023 and 2024 due to filming Joker: Folie à Deux and preparing for her Mayhem Ball Tour) had left fans yearning for her return. When whispers of her attendance at the 2025 Gala surfaced, anticipation reached fever pitch. Would she once again redefine the red carpet? The answer was a resounding yes.

Stepping onto the Met’s steps fashionably late—a signature Gaga move—she arrived arm-in-arm with Polansky, her entrepreneur fiancé, whose understated elegance complemented her avant-garde ensemble. Designed by Versace, a house Gaga has long championed, her outfit was a masterclass in tailoring inspired by the night’s theme, which celebrated Black dandyism from the 18th century to the Harlem Renaissance. The look featured a sharply cut, midnight-black tailcoat with exaggerated shoulders, adorned with intricate gold embroidery that paid homage to the flamboyant suiting of Black style icons. A voluminous tulle skirt cascaded beneath, revealing a subtle baby bump that sent photographers into a frenzy. Her accessories—a wide-brimmed hat and a diamond-encrusted cane—evoked the swagger of a modern dandy, while her makeup, with bold graphic liner and bleached brows, screamed Gaga’s boundary-pushing aesthetic.

The Pregnancy Reveal: A Gaga-Style Announcement

As Gaga ascended the steps, pausing for the cameras, she turned to Polansky, placed his hand on her bump, and flashed a radiant smile. The crowd erupted, and social media exploded with speculation. Moments later, in an exclusive interview with Vogue on the red carpet, Gaga confirmed the news with her characteristic blend of vulnerability and theatricality. “I’m thrilled to share that Michael and I are expecting a little monster of our own,” she said, her voice cracking with emotion. “This is a new chapter, a new creation, and I’m pouring all my love into it—just like I do with my music, my art, and my fans.”

The announcement was a poignant callback to her 2024 TikTok, where she cheekily debunked pregnancy rumors with a Taylor Swift lyric: “Not pregnant, just down bad cryin’ at the gym.” This time, there was no denial—only joy. Gaga dedicated the moment to her fans, saying, “You’ve been with me through every transformation. Now, I’m becoming a mother, and I’m bringing you along for this journey, too.” Polansky, typically private, beamed beside her, adding, “We’re so excited for what’s ahead.”

A Nod to the Theme and a Celebration of Love

The 2025 Met Gala, with its “Tailored for You” dress code, was a fitting stage for Gaga’s announcement. The Costume Institute’s exhibition, curated by Monica L. Miller, explored Black dandyism as a tool for identity and resistance, and Gaga’s look was a tribute to this legacy. “I wanted to honor the boldness, the creativity, and the humanity of Black style,” she told Vogue. “This outfit is about standing tall, claiming your space, and celebrating who you are—just like I’m doing as I step into motherhood.”

Her ensemble also carried personal significance. The gold embroidery on her tailcoat featured subtle motifs of stars and hearts, symbolizing her love for Polansky and their growing family. Polansky, dressed in a sleek Louis Vuitton suit designed by co-chair Pharrell Williams, was the perfect foil to Gaga’s extravagance, grounding the moment in quiet devotion. Their chemistry was undeniable, a reminder of their on-and-off relationship that culminated in an engagement announced in 2024 during