Gaga revealed that Michael popped the question after her birthday in March, following a rock climbing trip. However, he didn’t propose at the top of the mountain as one might expect. Instead, they returned to their hotel room, where Michael asked her to marry him. Gaga happily accepted, describing the moment as "cute" when Michael pulled the engagement ring from his backpack.
When Jimmy Kimmel asked if Michael got down on one knee, Gaga said he didn’t, but she was fine with it, calling herself a "modern lady." The couple even joked about getting married at a courthouse and celebrating with Chinese food but ultimately decided against it, imagining the occasion would turn into a spectacle, complete with unicorns.