Lady Gaga welcomes baby after years of health challenges, sources say
Friends say the singer began trying to conceive in 2024 and faced multiple physical ailments before being seen with a newborn in Northern California.
Friends close to the 40-year-old performer said she started trying for a child as early as 2024, but a series of health problems made the effort difficult. Sources described the journey as physically demanding, noting severe hip issues and other ailments that have affected her performances.
During an October 2025 interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Gaga said, "What I really want is to be a mom. That's my next starring role, I hope."
She was first photographed with the infant, whose name and gender have not been disclosed, in Northern California, according to a recent report. It is unclear whether the child was born via surrogate.
Gaga has previously spoken publicly about her medical history, including hip surgery in 2013, a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, and ongoing pain that she manages while touring. She has also discussed past trauma and mental-health struggles in various media appearances.
A spokesperson for the artist was not immediately available for comment.