Many happy returns to actor Andrew Rannells, who turned 44 yesterday. Among those to post birthday greetings was his partner, fellow actor Tuc Watkins.
Watkins, 56, posted a photo of Rannells to his Instagram with a message that is perhaps gently poking fun at a love of astrology.
On top of the photo was a quote, presumably from Rannells, saying, “I’m not a Leo. I’m a Virgo. Leo’s are dramatic.”
A second slide said those born on the cusp of the two signs are “wise, romantic” and “generous”.
Watkins’ comment said, “Today is @andrewrannells birthday. Do not taunt him. He straddles the Leo/Virgo cusp.”
For those not clued up on their star signs, Leos fall between July 23 and August 22. Virgo runs from August 23 to September 22.
Rannells was among those to comment on the post, saying simply, “Baby….❤️”
A fifth image showed Watkins with his arms wrapped around Rannells.
How they met
Rannells and Watkins have been in a relationship since 2019. They met a year before this when they played alongside each other in the Broadway production of The Boys In The Band. They reprised their roles in the Netflix movie adaptation.
In 2020, Rannells told Drew Barrymore during an appearance on her show, “It’s called a show-mance. It’s when you fall in love during a show. We met and I felt like such a lazy actor that I fell in love with my co-star. I was like this is so cliché.”
Rannells can next be seen on Broadway with Josh Gad in Gutenberg! The Musical. The two both last played alongside each other in Rannells’ breakout role in The Book of Mormon in 2011.
Watkins, who celebrates his own birthday on September 2, was recently seen on the Neil Patrick Harris comedy-drama, Uncoupled. Although dropped by Netflix, the show has been picked up by Showtime for a second season.
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Nice work if you can get it.
dbmcvey
I love them as individuals as well as a couple.
monty clift
Andrew looks much better as he gets older. Good looking couple.
abfab
Andrew, if you’re listening, ignore the TROLL. He has terrible judgement.
monty clift
Andrew, if you’re reading this, Abfab is our resident GOP troll, and as you can see, he likes them underage.
abfab
Logic eludes you. And you’re common.
jp47
I salute Andrew and Tuc my fellow Virgos, I’m also on the Leo/Virgo cusp, not an easy place to be.
Rikki Roze
Don’t know anything about astrology but I do think that Mr. Rannells is a super talented actor, singer, etc etc. Hope he has a very long career. And Mr. Watkins’ birthday message shows he has a very good sense of humor. HB and many more to both!
LumpyPillows
They both have such big foreheads. I guess that means they are smart as well as handsome.