Anthony Rapp introduces Son’s Surrogate ‘Awe-Inspiring,’ Sweet Maternity Photo: ‘Forever Thanksful’
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Anthony Rapp He is expressing his deep gratitude to the person who made his fatherhood dream a reality.
Saturday will be the Star Trek: Discovery star, 51, shared a stunning set of professional photos featuring himself and fiancé Ken Ithiphol Nikki, their gestational surrogate (now a pregnant woman), poses with them. (Nikki was the father of the couple’s son. Rai LarsonThey were pleased to welcome, who they received on Dec. 2.)
“Ken, I couldn’t close 2022 without sharing one the greatest highlights of our year. It was an honor and pleasure to get to know and share many memorable and joyous moments with you. our gestational surrogate, Nikki,” Rapp began his caption on the post, which featured snapshots of Nikki showing off her bump — including one of the then-dads-to-be with their hands on her belly.
He called Nikki “truly one the most amazing and awe inspiring human beings we’ve ever met” and said that she and her family had profoundly changed our lives.
“Ken and me feel so blessed and will be forever grateful,” said Rapp. 💙Rapp concluded, “
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“Ken and I are thrilled to share that our family has grown!” The Rent The actor started in his caption.
“Our son Rai Larson Ithiphol was born Friday, December 2, 2022 by an extraordinarily generous surrogate. We are forever grateful to her. (Rai can be pronounced as ‘rye’, or ‘chai .’)”. Rapp wrote. We love him very much.”
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Friends and fans expressed their love for the couple in comments. “Congrats!!” Rapp wrote: “Congratulations!” Star Trek Costar Ethan Peck.
“HALLELUJAH !! Rai, welcome home! Rai, welcome home!” Rent Original Broadway Cast member Daphne Rubin-Vega Commented, while Lauren Lapkus wrote, “Congratulations!!”
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The proud parents announced their engagement in November 2019 after Rapp popped the question to Ithiphol, a leadership coach, social researcher and advocate, following nearly four years together.
“So, something happened tonight. I was curious. @teerakeni If he would marry me and he said yes. He wrote the following Instagram message: “I am so happy, and it’s so wonderful to share this news.”
Rapp’s family news is exciting after he announced that he was expecting his second child in November. Off-Broadway rock musical adaptation of his 2006 memoir Without You: A Memoir on Love, Loss, And the Musical RentPremiering January 14th at New World Stages.
His story is told in the show. relationship with his mother Around the same time, he made his Broadway debut. Rent Rapp’s music and the late friend and collaborator, were featured in this 1996 album. Rent Creator Jonathan Larson.