Brought up in Pennsylvania along with three brothers by his mother, dental hygienist Pam, the 31-year-old 'Vampire Diaries' star admires a strong woman who works hard to achieve what she wants in life, reported Sun online.
"I look up to a strong woman, maybe that is why I fell for Gaga. She works incredibly hard and is very strong and inspirational like my mom, with a great work ethic," Kinney said.
The couple has been dating each other from September 2011 and the actor said that he wants to settle down soon and have children.
"I do want to give mom grandchildren, of course. I think I would be a good dad, it would be a pleasure. I would love it - and I am in my 30s now. My mum wants me to get married, and have children of course," he added.