Neil Patrick Harris shares his family with the world

Unless the festive season is documented on Insta, did it really happen?

Neil Patrick Harris shares his family with the world

Neil Patrick Harris is one of the most visible gay parents in the entertainment industry. Harris and his husband, David Burtka, have two children - they've talked publicly about the surrogate process through which they became fathers.

While many celebrity couples go to great lengths to shield the identity of their children, Harris and Burtka have leaned into the role of public figures - regularly sharing insights into their family life. The children - Gideon and Harper - are now 14.

The latest update comes from the Christmas celebrations of the Harris-Burtka household.

They seem to have a lot of dogs.

Who is Neil Patrick Harris?

Neil Patrick Harris is an actor. He’s known primarily for his comedy roles on television and his dramatic and musical stage roles.

On television, he is known for playing the title character on the ABC series Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989–1993), as well as Barney Stinson on the CBS series How I Met Your Mother (2005–2014).

Early life and career

Harris was born in 1973 in New Mexico.

Harris began his career as a child actor – receiving a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in Clara’s Heart.

His career has included a range of television, film, and theatre roles.

Personal life

Harris began publicly discussing his sexuality in 2006.

He began dating David Burtka in 2004 and they were married in 2014. The couple have two children - Harper and Gideon.

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