Darren Criss’ wife, Mia Criss, has been by his side long before his rise to fame.
Darren met Mia through mutual friends in 2006, however, they didn’t start dating until around July 2010 — a few months before he first appeared on Glee. (Darren starred as Blaine Anderson on the Fox series from 2010 to 2015.)
“I didn’t know I was going to be on TV when we started dating,” Darren said in a 2013 interview with KiSS 92.5.
After seven years of dating, Darren proposed to Mia in January 2018. The twosome went on to tie the knot in February 2019.
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“This feels right. Married. The idea of marriage was not something I gravitated to earlier in life,” he told People in April 2020. “It’s almost painfully cliché 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’s not been a change at all.”
Following their wedding, the couple welcomed daughter, Bluesy Belle, in April 2022 and son Brother László in June 2024.
Keep scrolling to learn more about Darren and Mia’s relationship:
2006
Darren and Mia met through mutual friends, but didn’t start dating until four years later.
July 2010
The duo began dating a few months before Darren began starring on Glee.
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June 2013
Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Tony Awards ProductionsDarren and Mia attended the 2013 Tony Awards together.
April 2015
Bruce Glikas/FilmMagicThe couple celebrated Tony winner Lena Hall’s last performance at a celebration backstage for Hedwig and The Angry Inch on Broadway.
2018
Courtesy of Darren Criss/InstagramIn January, Darren and Mia announced their engagement after seven years of dating.
“Mia and I have had seven and a half years of fun, wacky, wonderful, CRAZY adventures together,” he wrote via Instagram alongside a photo of the pair. “And I’m happy to announce that we’re kicking those adventures up a notch. We’re goin for it. To boldly go where neither of us have gone before. Engage.”
That same year, the lovebirds went into business together and opened a show tunes piano bar in Hollywood called Tramp Stamp Granny’s.
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“There’s 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,” Darren told Time Out in 2018. “Singing by the piano is either something you love, or something you didn’t realize you love and just never had access to it.”
February 2019
John Shearer/Getty ImagesUs Weekly confirmed that Darren and Mia tied the knot in New Orleans.
“That was one of the most incredible events of my entire life,” Darren later told People in April 2020. “The most magical experience. Say what you will about the construct of marriage and tradition: weddings are amazing.”
April 2020
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesDarren opened up about how Mia has always supported him throughout his career.
“We have been the ultimate plus-ones out here for each other for 10 years,” he shared with People. “My 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 — every day.”
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October 2021
Courtesy of Darren Criss/InstagramThe couple announced they were expecting their first child.
“We’ve been making music for years,” Darren wrote via Instagram alongside snaps of the pair in the recording studio listening to an ultrasound. “But this time we made a BEAT. The ultimate collab droppin Spring 2022.”
April 2022
Courtesy of Darren Criss/InstagramDarren and Mia welcomed their first baby, daughter Bluesy Belle.
“M & D made some sweet music,” Darren captioned a family photo via Instagram. “ Out now..”
December 2023
Bruce Glikas/Getty ImagesThe pair announced they were expecting their second baby.
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“And COMING SOON… Let’s hope the sequel is better than the Photoshop,” Darren wrote via Instagram, sharing a version of the Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again poster that featured the couple’s faces.
June 2024
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Darren and Mia welcomed son Brother László.
“M & D just delivered their follow-up single,” he wrote via Instagram. “Brother László Criss. Out now. .”
February 2025
The Hapa Blonde/GC ImagesDarren and Mia were spotted attending the SNL50: The Anniversary Special after party.
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