Lady Gaga is stepping into motherhood - with backlash. The Die with a Smile hitmaker, 40, welcomed her first baby with fiancé Michael Polansky on Saturday, September 12, as per Page Six. Right after the birth news, the singer was photographed taking a stroll with Polansky, holding the baby close to her chest as they casually walked around the streets of Northern California.
However, the singer was not spotted with a baby bump anytime prior to the birth. Rumours suggest that the couple might have welcomed the baby via surrogate, though none of the claims have been officially addressed. As soon as the outing pictures went viral on the internet, the Bad Romance crooner faced backlash regarding her body shape, as there were no visible signs of bearing a baby.
On Instagram, one user commented: "Really? That's all the belly she has after giving birth? I looked pregnant for a few months afterwards! Congratulations Lady Gaga. Enjoy that baby." Another added: "I wonder if it was a rented belly?" A third suggested: "Surrogate, or have we not noticed her hiding for 6-9 months??? Lol."
On the contrary, many questioned the age of the newborn by looking at the size of the baby. A comment read: "Newborn? Do you know what a newborn looks like? This baby looks like a 2 or 3-month-old." While another added: "That's not a newborn. That baby is about 3 months old." A third user chimed in: "That is not a newborn, lol." Meanwhile, many fans also expressed their support and excitement for the new mother amidst the online debate.
