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Lady Gaga and fiancé Michael Polansky were photographed in Los Angeles on a casual day out with Gaga’s longtime assistant and manager, marking a rare public appearance since the birth of their daughter Rose Bean Polansky in June (birth reportedly via surrogate). Gaga has described motherhood as her next starring role, and the couple’s relationship began in 2020 with an engagement announced in 2024.
Lady Gaga and her fiancé Michael Polansky have welcomed their first child together; the baby’s gender, name and exact birth date haven’t been disclosed, with Page Six later showing the couple strolling in Northern California as they start this new chapter.
At TIFF 2026, Anna Kendrick and Seth Rogen star in Lauren Miller Rogen’s Babies, a warm, witty look at a childfree couple navigating friends, marriage, and the question of whether to have kids; through sharp humor and heartfelt moments, the film examines personal happiness, ambition, and the choices that shape a life, with Roadside Attractions and Vertical set to release it later.
Seth Rogen says Babies, directed and written by his wife Lauren Miller Rogen, is a deeply personal, reflective film about their own journeys with parenthood and choosing a child-free life. Inspired by a real-life experience, the movie follows a couple as they confront parenthood, with Anna Kendrick in the lead, and premieres at TIFF before a 2027 theatrical release. The project also touches on personal topics, including Alzheimer’s in the director’s family and conversations about “dad duty.”
Lady Gaga and her fiancé Michael Polansky welcomed their first child together, with sources saying they took time off this summer to bond with the newborn. Insiders describe them as beaming about parenting and note Polansky looks lighter and happier. The baby’s name, sex, and birth date haven’t been disclosed, and the couple were publicly seen with the infant in Northern California. Gaga has hinted motherhood could be her next starring role, and the pair—engaged since 2024—have kept details of their private life sparse.
Suki Waterhouse says having a child with Robert Pattinson has made their relationship feel like a new chapter, with the couple welcoming daughter in March 2024 and choosing to keep her life private. She spoke of post-birth turmoil and hormonal shifts, while highlighting the beauty of surviving parenthood together. Pattinson has also discussed how fatherhood has changed him, including tighter time management and how hard it is to be away from his daughter.
Jordan Firstman’s Cannes debut Club Kid is a winsome, clever dramedy that begins in the New York nightlife and leaps a decade forward to a 10-year-old son, forcing a one-time party promoter to confront responsibility. Anchored by sharp humor and a warm ensemble (Cara Delevingne, Eldar Isgandarov, Diego Calva) and guided by a understated, humanistic directorial touch, the film blends satirical edge with heartfelt moments to suggest that slowing down and embracing intentionality can coexist with charm and flair.
Netflix's Mother's Day lineup for May 8–15 spotlights four titles about parenthood across genres: the comedy Dumplin' (2018) explores mother-daughter bonds; I Am Mother (2019) probes motherhood from a robot's perspective; Bird Box (2018) delivers tense survival horror; and Con Mum offers a twisty documentary about a man and his long-lost mother.
On the SmartLess podcast, Jason Bateman asked Charli XCX about having kids and suggested she might change her mind. Charli responded that she’s married and doesn’t really want children. The moment drew criticism on social media, with fans defending XCX, while the discussion highlighted ongoing scrutiny of women’s choices in interviews.
The ongoing war in Ukraine has severely impacted personal relationships and fertility, leading to a decline in marriage and birth rates, a shrinking population, and a bleak outlook for the country's future, as many Ukrainians face uncertainty and trauma that hinder long-term planning for family life.
Hailey Bieber discusses how she and Justin Bieber are navigating their marriage and parenthood while living in the public eye, taking life 'a day at a time' and feeling more prepared for future motherhood, amidst recent hints of marital strain but appearing to be in a good place now.
Millie Bobby Brown, star of Stranger Things, announced she and her husband Jake Bongiovi adopted a baby girl and are enjoying parenthood, emphasizing the importance of privacy and not revealing her daughter's name until she is old enough to decide for herself.
Scientists are developing artificial wombs to help extremely premature infants survive outside the womb, raising ethical, legal, and emotional questions about their use and impact on parenthood, with trials potentially beginning soon in the US.
Prince Harry discussed how becoming a parent has made him more emotional and changed his perspective on life, highlighting the profound impact of fatherhood. During his UK visit, he also paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and participated in the WellChild Awards, emphasizing hope and inspiration for young winners.
A woman shares her journey of divorcing her husband to explore her bisexuality, navigating complex emotions, relationships, and motherhood, ultimately embracing her identity and new relationship dynamics while co-parenting her twins.