Bros actor Luke Macfarlane, 43, has announced the birth of his first child with his partner, former Alpine skier Hig Roberts.
Macfarlane made the announcement yesterday on Instagram.
“Tess Eleanor Macfarlane— Born June 4th 2023,” he said, alongside a collection of images and videos. “We started life with some hectic days and received world class care. On Father’s Day we got to take her home. Her Dads can’t wait to introduce her to all the remarkable people and the beautiful world we live in.”
Hig Roberts and Luke Macfarlane (Photo: @ten_minutes_younger/Instagram)
Under the caption, Gus Kenworthy, Colton Underwood, Billy Eichner, and Jonathan Bennett were among the many to offer congratulatory messages.
Canadian-American actor Macfarlane rose to prominence with his role in the hit TV show Brothers and Sisters. He has since starred in a number of Hallmark movies, before his role opposite Eichner in the gay rom-com, Bros.
He came out as gay in 2008.
Luke Macfarlane cradles daughter, Tess (Photo: @ten_minutes_younger/Instagram)
Raised in Steamboat Springs, Hig Roberts, 32, is an American Alpine Skier. He twice won national events – in 2017 and 2018 – before retiring in 2019. Roberts came out as gay in 2020.
“I am gay,” he told the NY Times. “It’s part of me and I’m proud of it, and I’m ready to be happy.”
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Think about this: When she starts school THAT is going to drop her off and pick her up. Every little girl, every female teacher, every gay/bi male teacher, every soon to be gay/bi little boy, is going to drool. She is going to have the hottest Dad in the school, playground, park, college, workforce…….but to Tess he will just be Daddy.
Amidst all the bad political news and anti-LGBTQ BS from the right that dominates the news, it’s heartwarming to read story about family love and a new life. Congratulations to Luke and Hig.
I usually don’t like to gush or won’t gush, but Luke is a definite hottie.
Totally agree with ‘JT in Toronto’ that little Tess is quickly going to learn
that she has one of the nicest, most handsome of dads, one who, most
Gay and Str8 Women, will pine after…as surely will a few Lesbians, even
a few str8 bros.
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DBMC
Congratulations!!! So happy for them!
JTinToronto
Think about this: When she starts school THAT is going to drop her off and pick her up. Every little girl, every female teacher, every gay/bi male teacher, every soon to be gay/bi little boy, is going to drool. She is going to have the hottest Dad in the school, playground, park, college, workforce…….but to Tess he will just be Daddy.
Peter
Amidst all the bad political news and anti-LGBTQ BS from the right that dominates the news, it’s heartwarming to read story about family love and a new life. Congratulations to Luke and Hig.
Goldendark
Congratulations to both of you and welcome Tess
to this mad and wonderful world of ours.
humancobras666
Awwww…..how boring!!!
Godof 1967
Hahahahaa
Pietro D
I usually don’t like to gush or won’t gush, but Luke is a definite hottie.
Totally agree with ‘JT in Toronto’ that little Tess is quickly going to learn
that she has one of the nicest, most handsome of dads, one who, most
Gay and Str8 Women, will pine after…as surely will a few Lesbians, even
a few str8 bros.
Teddster
Nobody deserves to be a dad more than Luke. Talented, charming, and gracious, with lots of love to give to his new daughter and partner Hig.
Diplomat
I loved him right from seeing him in Brother’s and Sisters. Wish his new family the best.
monty clift
Congratulations to them. We need more gay families in the world.