Oprah's Super Soul

At Home with Neil Patrick Harris, His Fiancé David Burtka & Their Twins

Jun 19, 2024
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka share their journey as a modern American family with Oprah. They discuss coming out, struggles in their relationship, and parenting challenges. The couple opens up about living in Hollywood, being role models, and empowering their children to pursue their passions.
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ANECDOTE

Parenting Their Twins with Love

  • Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka have 19-month-old twins they've raised with love and structure.
  • They maintain a regular schedule and swim classes to foster a healthy, loving environment for their kids.
INSIGHT

Neil's Journey to Self-Acceptance

  • Neil always believed he would be alone due to his early Hollywood lifestyle and struggles with identity.
  • Coming out and finding love changed his self-perception profoundly, making relationships possible.
INSIGHT

Children of Same-Sex Couples Are Cherished

  • Same-sex couples must work extra hard to have children, making those children deeply wanted and loved.
  • This reality shifts perspective on family bonds and the value of raising children in such families.
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