Neil Patrick Harris revealed that he was gay in an exclusive interview with People in 2006.
Born June 15 1973, Neil Patrick Harris is an American actor, singer, writer, producer, and television host. The now 51-year-old is best known for his roles across television, drama, and musical stage productions for which he has earned a catalogue of awards over the years. That includes one Tony Award and five Primetime Emmy Awards, alongside nominations for a Grammy Award and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. Harris first gained international fame for his role in the series Doogie Howser, M.D., and then later on for How I Met Your Mother, Glee, and more.
When did Neil Patrick Harris come out?
Neil Patrick Harris came out as gay in 2006 in an exclusive interview with People magazine. In the interview, Harris revealed “Rather than ignore those who choose to publish their opinions without actually talking to me, 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.”
At the time, Harris later confirmed that he was already in a relationship with his now husband, fellow actor and chef David Burtka. The two had been in a relationship since April 2004 and have twins as of May 2025 - a daughter and a son.
Who is Neil Patrick Harris married to?
Neil Patrick Harris is married to actor and chef David Burtka. The couple got married in Italy in September 2014. They had been dating since 2004, although Harris only officially revealed things after he publicly came out in 2006, and later revealed that he had already been in a relationship with Burtka since April 2004. Not only that, the couple had gotten engaged in 2006 but had kept things secret until same-sex marriage became legal. That happened on June 24, 2011, and the couple announced that they were engaged on the same day via Twitter (now called X). They have twins: a son, Gideon, and a daughter, Harper, who was born via surrogate mother in October 2010.
FAQs
A. Neil Patrick Harris can speak English, a little Spanish, a little French, and a little Italian as per his interview with Stephen Colbert.
A. As per Celebrity Net Worth, Neil Patrick Harris has a net worth of $50 million.
A. Yes, Neil Patrick Harris can play guitar, piano and drums as well.
