Yes, Neil Patrick Harris publicly came out as gay in November 2006 while on an exclusive interview with People's magazine.
In the interview, he said, "I am happy to dispel any rumors or misconceptions and am quite proud to say that I am a very content gay man living my life to the fullest and feel most fortunate to be working with wonderful people in the business I love."
Patrick's role as Barney Stinson in “How I Met Your Mother” and his iconic role as Doogie Howser in “Doogie Howser, M.D” is what got him worldwide recognition. He is primarily known for his comedic roles. Harris is also known for his other prominent films and for hosting many award shows as well as winning many awards for his remarkable acting skills.
Harris was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on June 15, 1973 and apart from acting, he is also known for being a singer, writer, producer, and television host. Apart from HIMYM and Doogie Howser, M.D, Neil is also known for his prominent film roles too. He began his acting journey via his debut Clara's Heart in 1988. His role in his first film bagged him a Golden Globe nomination. His next notable film was Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle.
In the film he played a hyper-womanizing, lewd person. He reprised his role in the sequels; Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay and A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas.
He is also known for films such as, Batman: Under the Red Hood, The Smurfs, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Gone Girl, Downsizing, Dads, and The Matrix Resurrection.
Who is Neil Patrick Harris married to?
Neil Patrick Harris is married to his long time partner David Burtka and the two tied the knot on September 8, 2014 after 10 years of dating and 5 years of engagement.
The two got married in Italy and announced the happy news on Twitter. Before getting married, the two opted to have children via surrogacy and they welcomed their twins (a son and daughter) on October 12, 2010.
When did Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka begin dating?
In an essay for Out magazine, Harris wrote about his first impression of Burtka and revealed that he met David through a mutual friend. At first he thought that David was his mutual friend Kate's boyfriend but it was then clarified that David had a boyfriend.
The two hung out for the first time at an American Idol viewing party thrown by another mutual friend. In the essay Harris revealed that he could not take his eyes off David. After hanging out with each other via their mutual friends, David and Harris decided to give each other a shot and went for a movie as their first date.
The two got serious pretty quickly and moved in together in Los Angeles, California after Harris took up the role of Barney Stinson on CBS hit sitcom “How I Met Your Mother”.
Later in 2006, Harris, during an interview, spoke about his sexuality and openly declared that he was gay. Ahead in his essay, he revealed that in 2007, while they were on their way to a casino, David stopped the car at the spot the two first met and proposed to Harris. Neil added that he immediately said yes, and the following year Harris proposed to David in Santa Monica.
Three years later in 2010, the couple welcomed fraternal twins via surrogacy. In 2011, Harris and Burtka announced their engagement on social media a day after New York's state Senate passed the Marriage Equality Bill on June 24, 2011. Atlast in 2014 the love birds tied the knot in Italy in an intimate wedding.
How old were Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka when they began dating?
Neil and David began dating in 2004, during that time Neil was 31 years old whereas David was 29 years old. As of 2022, Neil is 49 years old and David is 47 years old.
FAQs
Q. What is Neil Patrick Harris' height?
A. As per reports Neil Patrick Harris' is 6'0" tall.
Q. What is Neil Patrick Harris' net worth?
A. As of 2022, Neil Patrick Harris' net worth stands at $50 million.
Q. How many seasons does How I Met Your Mother have?
A. How I Met Your Mother is 9 seasons long.
Q. How many kids does Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka have?
A. David and Neil welcomed fraternal twins via surrogacy in 2010.
