There’s a specific reason why 👀

Neil Patrick Harris and his husband, David Burtka, became parents to twins—son Gideon and daughter Harper—in October 2010 through surrogacy. Both men contributed sperm, meaning either child could be biologically related to either parent. Yet, Harris has made it clear that he doesn’t want to know which twin is genetically his—and he has good reasons for that choice.

The couple, who have been together for many years, made headlines as one of the first high-profile same-sex couples in Hollywood to start a family through surrogacy. Harris, best known for his iconic roles in *How I Met Your Mother* and *Gone Girl*, has long been an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and representation. He has often spoken about the importance of love, commitment, and shared responsibility in parenting, regardless of biology.

In an interview, Harris revealed that when the twins were conceived, “We inserted one of my sperm and one of David’s sperm into two eggs with the hope that they would both take.” Fortunately, both embryos did, resulting in the birth of their twins. When asked if he ever wanted to find out which child was biologically his, Harris responded, “I have no interest in finding out. We are their parents and I love them implicitly.”

Now that Harper and Gideon are teenagers, Harris and Burtka often share glimpses of family life online. Recently, Harris posted a heartfelt birthday tribute, saying, “Happy birthday, Harper and Gideon. You are the lights of my life. I can’t wait to watch you want nothing to do with me—and I promise I’ll be with you through all of it.”

While fans often speculate about which twin looks more like Harris or Burtka, the couple’s focus remains on love and unity rather than genetics. As Harris has made clear, biology doesn’t define parenthood—devotion does. The family of four continues to be an inspiring example of unconditional love, humor, and togetherness.