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Neil Patrick Harris Admits He Doesn’t Want To Know Which Of His Twins Is Biologically His

Neil Patrick Harris reveals shocking truth about twins!

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Neil Patrick Harris and husband David Burtka have always been open about their parenting journey.

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When they welcomed their twins in 2010, the couple made an unconventional decision.

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NPH and husband’s unconventional decision on twin’s births!

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They chose not to find out which of them is the biological father of each twin.

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The couple’s twins, Gideon and Harper, were born via surrogate and are now 13 years old.

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The surrogacy process they chose involved one of each father’s sperm.

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Two eggs were fertilized, one by Neil and one by David, resulting in fraternal twins.

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The anonymous egg donor and surrogate carried the embryos to term.

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NPH and David Burtka avoid biological truth!

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This unique approach has left both fathers as equally invested in their kids’ lives.

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Gideon and Harper are thriving, living a full life in New York with their dads.

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Despite not knowing the biological details, Neil admitted they had suspicions based on the kids’ behaviors.

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However, he didn’t disclose which behaviors pointed to which father.

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NPH’s retro family cards go viral!

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Last year, the family made headlines with their retro holiday cards.

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The Minted partnership showcased their stylish family photos, including their beloved French Bulldog, Chunk.

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Fans flooded the comments with praise for the creative cards.

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“Such a pretty card,” one fan wrote, while another added, “Retro is where it’s at this season!”

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A third fan gushed, “You two are so creative! I look forward to seeing what you all come up with next!”

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NPH’s heartfelt tributes to twins!

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Neil’s social media is filled with loving tributes to his kids.

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On their birthday last October, he posted a heartfelt message.

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“And, just like that, they’re teenagers,” he wrote.

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“Happy birthday, Harper and Gideon. You are the lights of my life.”

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NPH’s loving words for Harper and Gideon!

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“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.”

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Neil and David’s journey to parenthood is inspiring to many.

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The couple has always been open about their experiences and choices.

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Neil’s career, spanning decades, has seen him become a beloved figure in entertainment.

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NPH’s decades-long entertainment career!

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From his early days on Doogie Howser, M.D. to his iconic role as Barney Stinson.

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He has continued to charm audiences worldwide.

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The decision not to know the biological father adds an interesting layer to their family dynamic.

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NPH’s unique decision on biological knowledge!

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NPH, star of iconic TV shows like How I Met Your Mother and Doogie Howser, M.D., shared this choice in a candid interview.

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Back in 2014, Harris told Barbara Walters he had “no interest” in knowing the biological truth.

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“We are their parents and I love them implicitly,” he declared.

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And as they celebrate their milestones, fans eagerly follow along, celebrating with them.

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Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka have truly shown that family is where the heart is.

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