Glee's Darren Criss And Wife Mia Swier Welcome Baby No. 2
Darren Criss is certainly feeling gleeful about this news.
The Glee star and his wife Mia Swier shared that they have welcomed their second child together, a baby boy named Brother László Criss.
"M & D just delivered their follow-up single," Darren wrote on Instagram June 6. "Brother László Criss. 6/3/24. Out now."
Alongside the message, the 37-year-old shared an adorable photo of their baby boy smiling and sporting an over-sized pair of sunglasses.
And as some fans were curious about their son's first name, Darren was quick to clarify, "… and yes his first name is Brother."
Friends and costars of the Emmy winner were thrilled about the baby news, with former Glee costar Matthew Morrison commenting under the post, "Yeeeeesssss! So happy for you growing Family!! Love you all!"
Darren's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel costar Rachel Brosnahan also sent well-wishes, writing, "Congrats fam!"
Darren and Mia—who are already parents to daughter Bluesy Belle Criss, 2—shared that they were expecting baby number two in December, posting a fake movie poster for Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again with the family's faces edited onto the cast.
"And COMING SOON…" Darren wrote on Instagram at the time. "Let's hope the sequel is better than the photoshop."
So far, fatherhood has been a dream for the American Crime Story alum, who previously gushed that the experience has been "beautiful" and explained how it changed the way he approaches his work.
"I think life is always present in the work you do," he told Entertainment Tonight in 2022. "So, it was present when I was a son, as a friend, as a brother, as a husband."
"I bring that to all the things that I do," he continued. "So sure, a new element of fatherhood is there, but I try and bring my best version of myself to everything I do. So, hopefully I've enhanced. I've leveled up."
Keep reading to see more celebs who have welcomed babies in 2024.
The Glee star and his wife Mia Swier welcomed their second child on June 3, a baby boy named Brother László Criss.
"M & D just delivered their follow-up single," Darren wrote on Instagram June 6. "Brother László Criss. 6/3/24. Out now… and yes his first name is Brother."
The Oscar nominee and her husband shared they welcomed their twins, a girl and a boy named Maya and Cooper in April.
"Brandon always wanted to name a son Cooper, so we can call him 'Coop,'" Gabourey told The Shade Room June 6, "and Maya was named shortly before our baby moon to the Mayan Riviera in Mexico. Both twins have traditional West African middle names after members of my family."
The Property Brothers star and his wife Linda Phan welcomed their second child on May 21, a baby girl named Piper Rae.
"Our family of 3 has become 4!" the couple wrote in a joint Intagram post June 5. "Piper Rae, I love you with all my heart."
The YouTuber and her husband Moses Hacmon welcomed their second child together, a baby girl named Elvis, she shared on Instagram June 4.
Erin Foster and her husband Simon welcomed their first baby, daughter Noa Mimi Tikhman on May 17.
"Truly the most insane experience of my life, with the best ending,” Erin wrote in a May 19 Instagram post announcing the couple's new addition. "Being totally unbiased I would say she’s perfect and super advanced already, and might be the first person I’ve met who prefers me to Simon."
The NBA star and his wife welcomed their fourth baby, son Caius Chai, May 11.
The Walking Dead alum Tom Payne and his wife Jennifer announced they welcomed identical twins on April 1, 2024.
“We are overjoyed to share the news that on April 1st, 2024, we welcomed twins into our family,” the couple said in a statement. “An entirely unexpected and wonderful surprise.”
The duo also share a son, Harrison, who was born in 2022.
Big Time Rush member Kendall and his wife Mica announced that they have welcomed their first child together, a baby girl named Maple.
The couple shared the news in a joint Instagram post March 22, posting photo of Maple as well as one of Kendall and Mica posing with their baby girl.
The married Revenge alumni welcomed their second daughter, Rio Rose, on March 12.
The Love is Blind and Bachelorette alums welcomed their son, Heath Orion Horstmann, in March.
"Our lives are brighter, fuller, and forever better," they wrote in their announcement. "Thank you for all of the love and well wishes, Heath has so many people who love him. We're parents!"
Katie Couric became a grandmother after her eldest daughter, Ellie Monahan, welcomed her first baby with her husband, a son named John Albert.
"Mom and Dad (Ellie and Mark) are over the moon (it was a full moon)," she wrote on Instagram March 24. "I am thrilled to have my first grandchild, Carrie can't wait to be a cool Aunt and Molner is enjoying handing out cigars. We feel so blessed."
There's something about this family, as the Good Charlotte rocker and the Charlie's Angels alum welcomed their second child—a baby boy named Cardinal Madden.
"He is awesome," they share in a joint Instagram post on March 22, "and We are all so happy he is here!"
The “Titanium” artist and Adonai actress shared that they welcomed their first baby together, Cyan.
“Love is in the air,” David and Jessica wrote in a joint Instagram post March 17. “Welcome Cyan.”
The rapper announced the arrival of her daughter Kali Love on March 15.
The former Bachelor contestant and San Francisco 49ers linebacker welcomed their first baby, a son named Beau Anthony, on March 7.
The couple announced the news on Instagram March 11, and noted in the caption that it was the “best day of our lives.”
Princess Diana's niece celebrated Mother's Day in the U.K. by sharing she and her husband privately welcomed their first baby.
“It’s the joy of my life to be your mummy, little one. I love you unconditionally," she captioned her March 10 Instagram post. "Happy Mother’s Day to those who celebrate today."
Pitch Perfect star Adam Devine and wife Chloe Bridges shared that they welcomed their first baby, son Beau Devine, on Feb. 16.
The Wonder Woman star announced on March 6 that she and her husband had welcomed their fourth baby, a daughter named Ori. According to the actress, the name means "my light" in Hebrew.
TLC singer Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas is officially a grandmother after her son and wife welcomed their baby girl on March 2.
Ted Lasso's Brendan Hunt welcomed his second son with fianceé Shannon Nelson on March 1. The 51-year-old announced on Instagram, “Say hello to Archibald Felix Nelson Hunt (Archie will do), born Friday March 1st, coming in at 9+lbs. He’s in perfect health, and his weary hero of a mother is recovering peacefully."
On Feb. 29, the Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott welcomed his first child, daughter MJ, with girlfriend Sarah Jane Ramos.
On Feb. 27, the former Victoria's Secret Angel and Snap Inc. CEO announced the couple welcomed their third baby, a son named Pierre Kerr Spiegel.
On Feb. 23, Harry Styles' older sister announced she and her partner of nine years, Michal Mylnowski, had welcomed a baby girl. The 33-year-old wrote on Instagram, "Took some time off to ensure the safe arrival of our baby girl, who is adored by her whole family."
Two years after the death of their son Elliot, the Siesta Key star and husband Ismael "Ish" Soto welcomed baby girl Sunday Christina Soto.
Their second son, Boone Joseph Russell, arrived on Feb. 13, with mom noting he came "a week before his due date. 8 pounds 3 oz of heaven. Hearts overflowing."
On Feb. 9, the retired NFL star and country singer welcomed their fourth baby together, a son named Denver Calloway Decker. As she shared on Instagram a week later, "Our beautiful boy is here."
In his first interview in years, The Big Bang Theory actor revealed to Architectural Digest he’s now married and that he and his wife welcomed baby girl Oona Evelena.
The Bachelor Nation alum and his fiancée welcomed baby girl River Rose Viall Feb. 2: "Named after Natalie's great grandmother and niece…the best part of life starts now."
The Big Brother alum gave birth to twin girls Sage Martin Murphy and Sela James Murphy in January, she exclusively told E! News.
"Since my wife, Jamie and the girls took my last name, we wanted to honor Jamie's full birth name in both of their names," Christie explained. "'James' after Jamie and 'Martin' after her maiden name. It feels special and right!"
Two years after the death of his baby girl, The Challenge alum welcomed a son with a friend he had been romantically involved with.
"Aliyas Diamond Cain - 16.01.24, 4:32am, 9lbs 3oz," he wrote. "I will love you, appreciate you, guide you and protect you with all of my heart, for the rest of my life. & you will have the most beautiful guardian angel heaven holds watching over you and protecting you too."
