Lady Gaga Kept Baby News Secret From Inner Circle, Sources Say
The singer has reportedly secluded herself following the birth of her child, with even close confidantes learning about the news late.
Lady Gaga kept the news of her baby's arrival a secret from her "inner circle," with even her closest confidantes finding out about the birth only when the public did, sources told Page Six. The Grammy-winning artist has "Poker Face" singer has "completely secluded herself" to focus on motherhood.
One insider stated that "nearly nobody knew" about the baby, adding that the star's "closest confidantes … had no idea." The performer is described as "extremely happy" and is spending her time in Northern California with fiancé Michael Polansky.
Another source, who is a friend of Gaga's and was informed of the baby news, expressed no offense at the singer's decision to maintain privacy. "It’s amazing. I’m so excited for her and happy that they kept her a secret," the friend said. "It’s a healthy thing for her to be able to have secrets with her partner. They have an amazing biodome of love that they have. Seems like a really safe place for her."
The same source emphasized their support for Polansky and Gaga's desire for a semblance of a normal life. The first source corroborated this, describing Polansky as a "really nice, normal guy."
Page Six initially reported the birth of Gaga's child. While details like the infant's name, sex, and birth date were not immediately available, TMZ later reported that the singer welcomed a baby girl via surrogate on June 9 in Los Angeles. The child is reportedly named Rose Bean, with both names holding personal significance for Gaga.
Gaga has a history of referencing "La Vie En Rose," which she performed in her 2018 film "A Star Is Born," and her song "Born This Way" was inspired by activist Carl Bean. The couple, who went public with their relationship in 2020, reportedly became engaged in 2024. Sources have indicated that Gaga faced physical challenges in her journey to motherhood, describing it as a "hard road to travel physically" with "moments of giddiness and moments of despair."