Neil Patrick Harris and husband, David Burtka, are praised for being open about their family life.
Over the years, fans have grown to know the couple’s twins Harper and Gideon due to their parents’ sweet updates.
The couple have been together since 2004 and married in 2014 but have always put their family first. And their twins, born through a surrogate in 2010, prove just that.
Harris and Burtka have been open about their parenting journey, with fans delighting at photos of their family celebrations. These glimpses into their lives have always been admired — whether Thanksgiving, Halloween, or birthdays.
In Thanksgiving 2024, Harris posted a family picture and a heartfelt message to Instagram. His caption thanked health, wisdom and family, and urged people to reflect on their blessings at this time.
And the family also wowed fans during Halloween 2024, dressing as music legends. Harris did David Bowie, Burtka became Elvis Presley, Harper was Madonna, and Gideon was Elton John for good measure, sealing their reputation as a creative family.
And the twins are turning 14 this year, which also meant another milestone for the family. “They are amazeballs,” Harris said, adding she was proud of how mature they are, while Burtka said he was also happy to be raising teenagers.
The couple also has included their children in their professional lives. Harris directed Burtka a cabaret performance last month, featuring Harper and Gideon.
Expect to see a scene with Gideon and a duet with Harper.
Harris and Burtka have found a unique blend of public life and private family moments over the years. But they’ve been open about it and it has been something that fans have responded to in a way that has not been disrespectful to their children.
Earlier this month, Harris shared a New Year’s Eve family photo on Instagram, writing in a caption that it was a year of reflection. He wished for the year to come, thanked their support systems, and wished that people be kind to each other.
But comments quickly poured in from fans who noticed something very striking about the photo. One fan expressed disbelief with their comment saying ‘Wait…I thought they were babies?!’ adding ‘So many’ believed the twins had grown. Time is going by way too fast omg!!”
A second follower commented, “Kids so grown up!!” Beautiful family!” There was the overwhelming sentiment that Harper and Gideon have gone from toddlers to teenagers so quickly, and that no, I don’t remember when they were so small.
The new family photo is causing conversations all over on the passage of time and the beauty of watching children grow. Harris and Burtka keep inspiring fans to reflect on their own lives.
The one moment that had everyone paying attention was the fact that the twins, now teenagers, Harper and Gideon, are nearly unrecognizable.
These latest photos remind us just how precious time and how much we value love.
Fans are once again in awe of Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka’s openness and commitment to family. But their journey is an inspiring testament to the reasons for starting, remaining in and loving medicine, and the memories they had created together along their journey.
