Michael Polansky is an American businessman and philanthropist, best known for being the fiancé of pop star Lady Gaga. He became famous after they made their relationship public in 2020. Michael works in tech and is involved in many charitable projects.
Michael was born in San Francisco. His father, Steven Polansky, is a writer, and his mother, Ellen Woods, works in the pharmaceutical education field. He went to Harvard University and graduated in 2006 with a degree in applied mathematics and computer science.
Michael Polansky is a businessman and tech entrepreneur. He is the CEO of the Parker Group, a company started by Sean Parker, who co-founded Facebook. Michael also co-founded the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, which helps fund cancer research and treatment.
He works with several nonprofit organizations and has been involved with the Parker Foundation, which focuses on improving global health and public services. Michael also helps with Haus Labs, Lady Gaga's cosmetics brand, by serving on its board.
Before he started dating Lady Gaga, Michael Polansky was in a long relationship with Lindsay Crouse, a senior editor at The New York Times. They were together for about seven years, including during their time at Harvard.
Michael started dating Lady Gaga in 2020, and the two went public with their relationship after spending time together during the Super Bowl. They share a love for charity work, and Michael has supported Gaga in many ways. In 2024, they got engaged, and Gaga called him her best friend and the love of her life. Since then, they have become a well-known couple, and Michael has been there to support Lady Gaga in her career and personal life.
Michael’s net worth is estimated to be $600 million in 2024. He made his money through his work in business and philanthropy.