Neil Patrick Harris, the well-known actor, revealed that he has suspicions about which of his twins is biologically his. However, despite these suspicions, Harris has no interest in ever finding out the truth.
Harris and his husband, David Burke, became parents to twins Gideon and Harper through surrogacy in 2010 [^1^]. They had inserted one of Harris’s sperm and one of Burtka’s into two separate eggs, hoping that both would take. Miraculously, both eggs were fertilized, and they became proud parents to twins [^1^].
Harris and Burtka, who have been together since 2004, got married in Italy in 2014 [^1^]. The twins, now 13 years old, are non-identical as two separate eggs were used in the process. While they have no idea about the biological father of each child, Harris mentioned that they do have suspicions based on their behavior [^1^]. However, he did not reveal what those suspicions were or which child he believed could be his biologically.
In an interview with Barbara Walters in 2014, Harris expressed his lack of interest in finding out the biological truth. “We are their parents, and I love them implicitly,” he said [^1^]. Harris and Burtka have embraced their roles as fathers and are focused on raising their children with love and care.
Despite being unsure about their biological parentage, the family shares a strong bond. Recently, Harris shared an adorable photo on Instagram to celebrate Father’s Day. In the caption, he expressed his appreciation for his husband’s dedication and commitment to parenting their children [^3^]. The photo showed David with the twins and their dogs, capturing a heartwarming family moment.
It’s not just the twins’ parentage that keeps the family busy. Harris also shared a funny anecdote about his daughter, Harper, who has taken a liking to horror movies. After watching The Shining, Harper spent four nights sleeping in her parents’ bed, apparently unfazed by the horror film [^3^]. Harris jokingly questioned his decision to let her watch the movie, but it seems that Harper’s fearless nature extends even to scary films.
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka have created a loving and supportive family environment for their twins, regardless of their biological origins. With their dedication to parenting and their unconditional love for their children, it is clear that Harris and Burtka are proud fathers, regardless of the genetic connection [^2^].
