LIST: LGBTQ+ celebrities who started their own families via surrogacy
The decision to have a child now requires much more foresight and planning as deemed by today's socially aware generation, who seem to have progressive ideals in tune with the times.
Another upside to the present is how people are no longer pressured (at least not internally) to have a baby if they don't feel like it.
Conversely, there are also some who have shown it's just as okay for couples who have the means to care for children to rely on external help. Here are some LGBTQ+ celebrities and personalities who successfully began their own families through surrogacy.
Anderson Cooper
Anderson Cooper in 2020 introduced his son, Wyatt Morgan Cooper, named after the broadcast journalist's father. He co-parents the toddler with his ex-boyfriend Benjamin Maisani.
Joel Cruz
Aficionado Germany perfumes president and chief executive officer Joel Cruz spent nearly P54 million for the surrogacy of his eight children. This method birthed his kids Prince Sean, Princess Synne, Prince Harvey, Prince Harry, Charles, Charlotte, Zaid, and Ziv. They all share one surrogate mother, Lilia from Russia.
Neil Patrick Harris
How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris and his husband, David Burtka, welcomed fraternal twins in 2010. They both inserted their sperm into two of the donor's eggs, producing "miracle twins," a boy and a girl.
Tan France
Tan France of Queer Eye announced that he and his partner, Rob France, are expecting by sharing an "ultrasound" photo. "With the greatest gift/help of the most wonderful surrogate, Rob and I are lucky enough to be on our way to being parents, this Summer. Something we’ve wanted for soooo many years. Our hearts are so full right now. I cannot wait to hold this baby, and to show him so much love," Tan said.
Elton John
