Lady Gaga, 38, Debuts Fiancé Michael Polansky at the Venice Film Festival Red Carpet, Inciting Mixed Reactions

Lady Gaga appears happy in her long-term relationship with her fiancé, after announcing their engagement during the 2024 Olympics. In the past, the couple faced breakups but now they seem to be going strong.

Fans were left reeling when Lady Gaga debuted her fiancé, Michael Polansky, at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2024. While some people commented positively about the duo, others noticed negative aspects, like one person who thought Polansky appeared uncomfortable.

Michael Polansky and Lady Gaga arrive at Venices airport during the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2024, in Italy | Source: Getty Images

A publication shared a video on Facebook of the pair posing together before sharing a romantic kiss in Italy. The short clip led to varying comments from netizens, such as ones from fans who noticed Gagas engagement ring.

Lady Gaga arrives at Venices airport with Michael Polansky during the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2024, in Italy | Source: Getty Images

One fan questioned, “Is that rock on the ring big enough? Holy crap!” Another stunned person said, “Wow look at her beautiful huge engagement ring.” Zooming in on their romantic kiss, a negative Facebook user noted, “The kiss from HIM looked forced.”

Michael Polansky and Lady Gaga kissing during the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2024, in Italy | Source: Facebook/E! News

Building on what the previous person said, another added, “She went to kiss him but he wasnt kissing her back.” Analyzing the couple, a fifth netizen shared, “She looks really happy. He looks uncomfortable but Im sure thats because of the cameras.”

Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky seen arriving at Venices airport during the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2024, in Italy | Source: Getty Images

An Instagrammer also noticed Gagas huge ring, saying, “That ROCK .” Another person, shocked by the singers engagement band, wrote, “That ring though .”

Focusing on Polansky, a netizen stated, “I get a really good feeling about him I am glad for them (sic).” A viewer who disapproved of the artists fiancé said, “Hes pungy! I dont like pungy!”

Lady Gaga arrives with Michael Polansky during the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2024, in Italy | Source: Getty Images

Also noticing the ring and the chemistry between the two, a fan shared, “Perfect pose to show the ring! Honestly, it looks like a match and it looks like hes into her.” Replying to pictures and footage of the couple posing together after arriving at the festival, someone believed there was another reason for their engagement.

Lady Gaga during the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2024, in Italy | Source: Instagram/entertainmenttonight

“I think she is pregnant. But it is not her obligation to share this with the world. It is just my opinion,” the person speculated. Besides a picture of the couple embracing while looking at the camera, the publications carousel also included a photo of them walking side-by-side.

Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky during the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2024, in Italy | Source: Instagram/entertainmenttonight

Someone with a similar outlook on the pairs relationship as the previous commenter wrote, “Glowing. Could be a Baby, could be Love. Who knows? Love is Beautiful .”

One showed the 38-year-old songstress blowing a kiss to the crowd while Polansky smiled beside her. The last post was a video in slow-motion of Gaga blowing kisses. In recent months, the artist squashed rumors that shes pregnant with Polanskys child.

Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky during the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2024, in Italy | Source: Instagram/entertainmenttonight

Gaga seemed to address the pregnancy rumors in June 2024 by posting a TikTok clip of herself. The post had the caption, “Not pregnant — just down bad cryin at the gym.” Years before, she discussed motherhood during an interview in May 2020.

Polanskys fiancée confessed, “I will say I am very excited to have kids.” The star said she finds it incredible that a human being can be held inside ones body and grow there.

Gaga noted that when the baby is born, it is the parents job to keep it alive. She added, “Its so funny — everyone works out of my house every day. When they come in, I always say, Welcome to the Womb!”

Lady Gaga at AT&T TV Super Saturday Night on February 1, 2020, in Miami, Florida | Source: Getty Images

The pop icon announced her engagement to the businessman during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. The news broke during an intimate moment with Frances Prime Minister Gabriel Attal. In the TikTok video posted by the prime minister, Gaga was seen introducing her longtime love as “my fiancé.”

Lady Gaga introducing her fiancé, Michael Polansky to Frances Prime Minister Gabriel Attal in a clip dated July 28, 2024, at the Paris Summer Olympics | Source: TikTok/gabriel_attal

At the time, the couple was enjoying an Olympic swimming event. After they went public, netizens rushed to congratulate the pair, with one person writing, “She was awesome, and congratulations on your engagement. You deserve to be so happy.”

A surprised fan exclaimed, “OMG THEYRE GETTING MARRIED!!?? This is so special ❤️ Im so happy and proud,” while another stated, “Gaga is engaged.” Someone who seemed to follow the singers love life revealed, “Oh boy, its her 3rd engagement. Hope this is the one ❤ .”

But not all the comments were positive, with one person writing, “Shes too pretty to be with him ❤️.” Criticizing the duo, another social media user said, “Youre so iconic and then have a boyfriend like this?! With no clothing sense — who is she kidding?”

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A skeptical follower noted, “Her boyfriend makes her look really bad and lowers her status. Is she okay?” Yet, a netizen came to the couples defense, saying, “Theres something special she saw in him that we dont see!”

Rumors about Gaga and Polanskys engagement started in April 2024 when netizens noticed a huge diamond ring on her left ring finger. The speculations werent far-fetched, as the couple has been dating since 2019.

Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky at the Allegiant Stadium before the start of Super Bowl LVIII on February 11, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada | Source: Getty Images

The multi-Grammy Award winners relationship hasnt been smooth sailing, as theyve faced breakup rumors over the years. For instance, in March 2023, it was believed that the couple separated over differences in their outlooks on children and marriage.

Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky at the SNL afterparty on October 22, 2023, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

But, a source close to them claimed their breakup was amicable, with the duo remaining friendly. It didnt take long for Lady Gaga and her man to find their way back to each other, and by October 2023, they were seen enjoying two Las Vegas concert dates.

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