![\"Darren](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Darren-Criss-Says-8-Show-Broadway-Week-Is-Easiest-Part-of-My-Day-Over-Parenting-2-Kids-Under-3.jpg?crop=0px%2C0px%2C2000px%2C1131px&resize=400%2C225&quality=86&strip=all\")
<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t
\n Related: <\/span>Darren Criss Says 8-Show Broadway Week Is Easier Than Parenting<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tLeading a Broadway show eight times a week is no easy feat, but if you ask Darren Criss, it pales in comparison to parenting two toddlers. \u201cI have two kids under 3. If I\u2019m putting the jokes aside, it\u2019s the most beautiful arrangement,\u201d Criss, 38, said during Variety\u2019s \u201cActors on Actors\u201d interview published on Saturday, [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cThis feels right. Married. The idea of marriage was not something I gravitated to earlier in life,\u201d he told People<\/em><\/a> in April 2020. \u201cIt\u2019s almost painfully clich\u00e9 but boys grow up slower. Girls just mature faster. This is science. I am definitely no exception. I will say this: I dragged my feet. But, we were together for a long time before. By that point in our lives, it was a validation and sharing of our life and existence. In many ways, it\u2019s not been a change at all.\u201d<\/p>\nFollowing their wedding, the couple welcomed daughter, Bluesy Belle<\/a>, in April 2022 and son Brother L\u00e1szl\u00f3 in June 2024<\/a>.<\/p>\nKeep scrolling to learn more about Darren and Mia\u2019s relationship:<\/p>\n
2006<\/h3>\n
Darren and Mia met through mutual friends, but didn\u2019t start dating until four years later.<\/p>\n
July 2010<\/h3>\n
The duo began dating a few months before Darren began starring on Glee.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n![\"Glee'](\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg)
<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n
\n\n\t\t\t
\n Related: <\/span>Singing Showmances! ‘Glee’ Cast’s Dating Histories Through the Years<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tLea Michele and more Glee alums have found their happily ever afters off-screen. The Fox musical drama aired for six seasons between 2009 and 2015. Michele and late costar Cory Monteith played New Directions leaders Rachel Berry and Finn Hudson, respectively, and sparked a real-life romance while playing the high school sweethearts. They dated until [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
June 2013<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>Mike Coppola\/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDarren and Mia attended the 2013 Tony Awards together.<\/p>\n
April 2015<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>Bruce Glikas\/FilmMagic<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe couple celebrated Tony winner Lena Hall\u2019s<\/strong> last performance at a celebration backstage for Hedwig and The Angry Inch<\/em> on Broadway.<\/p>\n2018<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>Courtesy of Darren Criss\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIn January, Darren and Mia announced their engagement after seven years of dating.<\/p>\n
\u201cMia and I have had seven and a half years of fun, wacky, wonderful, CRAZY adventures together,\u201d he wrote via Instagram<\/a> alongside a photo of the pair. \u201cAnd I\u2019m happy to announce that we\u2019re kicking those adventures up a notch. We\u2019re goin for it. To boldly go where neither of us have gone before. Engage.\u201d<\/p>\nThat same year, the lovebirds went into business together and opened a show tunes piano bar in Hollywood called Tramp Stamp Granny\u2019s.<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n
\n\n\t\t\t
\n Related: <\/span>Ever! Josey! Get to Know Glee’s Next Generation<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tSince Glee ended, many of the former stars have welcomed children. Matthew Morrison, who played glee club director Will Schuester, and wife Renee Puente share son Revel and daughter Phoenix born in October 2017 and July 2021, respectively. Phoenix was the pair\u2019s rainbow baby, as Puente suffered a miscarriage in October 2019. Naya Rivera, who [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s a great white space for it, because a lot of the folks we love here are New York transplants or theater people or just fun-loving L.A. artist types,\u201d Darren told Time Out<\/em><\/a> in 2018. \u201cSinging by the piano is either something you love, or something you didn\u2019t realize you love and just never had access to it.\u201d<\/p>\nFebruary 2019<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>John Shearer\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nUs Weekly<\/em> confirmed that Darren and Mia tied the knot in New Orleans.<\/p>\n\u201cThat was one of the most incredible events of my entire life,\u201d Darren later told People<\/em> in April 2020. \u201cThe most magical experience. Say what you will about the construct of marriage and tradition: weddings are amazing.\u201d<\/p>\nApril 2020<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>Frazer Harrison\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDarren opened up about how Mia has always supported him throughout his career.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have been the ultimate plus-ones out here for each other for 10 years,\u201d he shared with People.<\/em> \u201cMy dreams and ambition have always been the driving force in my life. It was the gas in my tank. It almost consumed me. Some people were slighted by that, but Mia never was. I am so grateful for her \u2014 every day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n
\n\n\t\t\t
\n Related: <\/span>Darren Criss Recalls Mid-Show Flood During \u2018Little Shop\u2019 Performance<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tDarren Criss plays a robot in his new Broadway show, Maybe Happy Ending, but don\u2019t be fooled: IRL he\u2019s a real human being with nerves, excitement and a ton of stories from his experiences on stage throughout the years. \u201cThere\u2019s too many to count!\u201d Criss, 37, reveals exclusively when asked what his craziest live show [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
October 2021<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>Courtesy of Darren Criss\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe couple announced they were expecting their first child<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u201cWe\u2019ve been making music for years,\u201d Darren wrote via Instagram<\/a> alongside snaps of the pair in the recording studio listening to an ultrasound. \u201cBut this time we made a BEAT. The ultimate collab droppin Spring 2022.\u201d<\/p>\nApril 2022<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>Courtesy of Darren Criss\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDarren and Mia welcomed their first baby, daughter Bluesy Belle.<\/p>\n
\u201cM & D made some sweet music,\u201d Darren captioned a family photo via Instagram<\/a>. \u201c\ud83d\udc99 Out now.\ud83d\udc99.\u201d<\/p>\nDecember 2023<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>Bruce Glikas\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe pair announced they were expecting their second baby.<\/a><\/p>\n\u201cAnd COMING SOON\u2026 Let\u2019s hope the sequel is better than the Photoshop,\u201d Darren wrote via Instagram<\/a>, sharing a version of the Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again poster that featured the couple\u2019s faces.<\/p>\nJune 2024<\/h3>\n\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nThank You!<\/h3>\n
You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
Darren and Mia welcomed son Brother L\u00e1szl\u00f3.<\/p>\n
\u201cM & D just delivered their follow-up single,\u201d he wrote via Instagram. \u201cBrother L\u00e1szl\u00f3 Criss. \ud83c\udfb6Out now. \ud83c\udfb6.\u201d<\/p>\n
February 2025<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>The Hapa Blonde\/GC Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDarren and Mia were spotted attending the SNL50: The Anniversary Special<\/em> after party.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Following their wedding, the couple welcomed daughter, Bluesy Belle<\/a>, in April 2022 and son Brother L\u00e1szl\u00f3 in June 2024<\/a>.<\/p>\n Keep scrolling to learn more about Darren and Mia\u2019s relationship:<\/p>\n Darren and Mia met through mutual friends, but didn\u2019t start dating until four years later.<\/p>\n The duo began dating a few months before Darren began starring on Glee.<\/em><\/p>\n \t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t\tLea Michele and more Glee alums have found their happily ever afters off-screen. The Fox musical drama aired for six seasons between 2009 and 2015. Michele and late costar Cory Monteith played New Directions leaders Rachel Berry and Finn Hudson, respectively, and sparked a real-life romance while playing the high school sweethearts. They dated until [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Darren and Mia attended the 2013 Tony Awards together.<\/p>\n The couple celebrated Tony winner Lena Hall\u2019s<\/strong> last performance at a celebration backstage for Hedwig and The Angry Inch<\/em> on Broadway.<\/p>\n In January, Darren and Mia announced their engagement after seven years of dating.<\/p>\n \u201cMia and I have had seven and a half years of fun, wacky, wonderful, CRAZY adventures together,\u201d he wrote via Instagram<\/a> alongside a photo of the pair. \u201cAnd I\u2019m happy to announce that we\u2019re kicking those adventures up a notch. We\u2019re goin for it. To boldly go where neither of us have gone before. Engage.\u201d<\/p>\n That same year, the lovebirds went into business together and opened a show tunes piano bar in Hollywood called Tramp Stamp Granny\u2019s.<\/p>\n \t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t\tSince Glee ended, many of the former stars have welcomed children. Matthew Morrison, who played glee club director Will Schuester, and wife Renee Puente share son Revel and daughter Phoenix born in October 2017 and July 2021, respectively. Phoenix was the pair\u2019s rainbow baby, as Puente suffered a miscarriage in October 2019. Naya Rivera, who [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cThere\u2019s a great white space for it, because a lot of the folks we love here are New York transplants or theater people or just fun-loving L.A. artist types,\u201d Darren told Time Out<\/em><\/a> in 2018. \u201cSinging by the piano is either something you love, or something you didn\u2019t realize you love and just never had access to it.\u201d<\/p>\n Us Weekly<\/em> confirmed that Darren and Mia tied the knot in New Orleans.<\/p>\n \u201cThat was one of the most incredible events of my entire life,\u201d Darren later told People<\/em> in April 2020. \u201cThe most magical experience. Say what you will about the construct of marriage and tradition: weddings are amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n Darren opened up about how Mia has always supported him throughout his career.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have been the ultimate plus-ones out here for each other for 10 years,\u201d he shared with People.<\/em> \u201cMy dreams and ambition have always been the driving force in my life. It was the gas in my tank. It almost consumed me. Some people were slighted by that, but Mia never was. I am so grateful for her \u2014 every day.\u201d<\/p>\n \t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t\tDarren Criss plays a robot in his new Broadway show, Maybe Happy Ending, but don\u2019t be fooled: IRL he\u2019s a real human being with nerves, excitement and a ton of stories from his experiences on stage throughout the years. \u201cThere\u2019s too many to count!\u201d Criss, 37, reveals exclusively when asked what his craziest live show [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The couple announced they were expecting their first child<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve been making music for years,\u201d Darren wrote via Instagram<\/a> alongside snaps of the pair in the recording studio listening to an ultrasound. \u201cBut this time we made a BEAT. The ultimate collab droppin Spring 2022.\u201d<\/p>\n Darren and Mia welcomed their first baby, daughter Bluesy Belle.<\/p>\n \u201cM & D made some sweet music,\u201d Darren captioned a family photo via Instagram<\/a>. \u201c\ud83d\udc99 Out now.\ud83d\udc99.\u201d<\/p>\n The pair announced they were expecting their second baby.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cAnd COMING SOON\u2026 Let\u2019s hope the sequel is better than the Photoshop,\u201d Darren wrote via Instagram<\/a>, sharing a version of the Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again poster that featured the couple\u2019s faces.<\/p>\n You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n Darren and Mia welcomed son Brother L\u00e1szl\u00f3.<\/p>\n \u201cM & D just delivered their follow-up single,\u201d he wrote via Instagram. \u201cBrother L\u00e1szl\u00f3 Criss. \ud83c\udfb6Out now. \ud83c\udfb6.\u201d<\/p>\n Darren and Mia were spotted attending the SNL50: The Anniversary Special<\/em> after party.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n2006<\/h3>\n
July 2010<\/h3>\n
![\"Glee'](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Glee-Casts-Dating-Histories-Through-the-Years-Lea-Michele-Matthew-Morrison-and-More.jpg?crop=0px%2C0px%2C2000px%2C1131px&resize=400%2C225&quality=55&strip=all\")
<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t
\n Related: <\/span>Singing Showmances! ‘Glee’ Cast’s Dating Histories Through the Years<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\nJune 2013<\/h3>\n
![\"Darren](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-170272623-Darren-Criss-and-Wife-Mia-Criss-Relationship-Timeline.jpg?w=1000&quality=62&strip=all\")
<\/div>April 2015<\/h3>\n
![\"Darren](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-468674358-Darren-Criss-and-Wife-Mia-Criss-Relationship-Timeline.jpg?w=1000&quality=55&strip=all\")
<\/div>2018<\/h3>\n
![\"Darren](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Courtesy-of-Darren-Criss-Instagram-Darren-Criss-and-Wife-Mia-Criss-Relationship-Timeline-.jpg?w=1000&quality=70&strip=all\")
<\/div>![\"Glee](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Glee-Babies-Get-Know-Next-Generation-Feature.jpg?crop=0px%2C105px%2C2000px%2C1131px&resize=400%2C225&quality=40&strip=all\")
<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t
\n Related: <\/span>Ever! Josey! Get to Know Glee’s Next Generation<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\nFebruary 2019<\/h3>\n
![\"Darren](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-1127334652-Darren-Criss-and-Wife-Mia-Criss-Relationship-Timeline.jpg?w=1000&quality=70&strip=all\")
<\/div>April 2020<\/h3>\n
![\"Darren](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-1205214049-Darren-Criss-and-Wife-Mia-Criss-Relationship-Timeline.jpg?w=1000&quality=40&strip=all\")
<\/div>![\"Us](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Us-Weeklys-Backstage-Pass-Darren-Criss-Recalls-Mid-Show-Flood-During-Little-Shop-of-Horrors-Performance.jpg?crop=0px%2C47px%2C1428px%2C807px&resize=400%2C225&quality=86&strip=all\")
<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t
\n Related: <\/span>Darren Criss Recalls Mid-Show Flood During \u2018Little Shop\u2019 Performance<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\nOctober 2021<\/h3>\n
![\"Darren](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Courtesy-of-Darren-Criss-Instagram-Darren-Criss-and-Wife-Mia-Criss-Relationship-Timeline.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
<\/div>April 2022<\/h3>\n
![\"arren](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Courtesy-of-Darren-Criss-Instagram-arren-Criss-and-Wife-Mia-Criss-Relationship-Timeline.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
<\/div>December 2023<\/h3>\n
![\"Darren](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-1497967322-Darren-Criss-and-Wife-Mia-Criss-Relationship-Timeline.jpg?w=1000&quality=70&strip=all\")
<\/div>June 2024<\/h3>\n
\n<\/blockquote>\n
Thank You!<\/h3>\n
February 2025<\/h3>\n
![\"Darren](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2200142466-Darren-Criss-and-Wife-Mia-Criss-Relationship-Timeline-1.jpg?w=1000&quality=47&strip=all\")
<\/div>