Neil Patrick Harris to Quit Showbiz? Plus, Who's the Daddy?

By Rob Shuter Posted Aug 17th 2010 08:45AM

The announcement that Neil Patrick Harris and his partner, David Burtka, are expecting twins took everyone by surprise. However, sources tell me the 'How I Met Your Mother' star is thinking about dropping another bombshell -- to quit the business and become a stay-at-home dad!

"Neil has been working his butt off since he was a little kid," a friend of the actor tells me. "Everything was about his career until he met his soul-mate, David. Now, with twins due in October, Neil is thinking about taking a break. Moving from Hollywood to New York City to be a full-time daddy."

Clues about a dramatic life change surfaced a few months back when Neil was in New York looking at a luxury three-bedroom apartment. (One room for the dads and one for each kid!) I saw Neil leaving a building on 24th and 10th with his broker after looking at a $3.5 million apartment, with 3 bedrooms, a fireplace and views of the Hudson River.

According to my sources, the surrogate mother was impregnated in February, but who the biological father is remains a mystery.

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"Only Neil and David know for sure whose sperm was used, but they are not telling anyone. For medical reasons they need to know who is the biological father of the babies, but as far as they are concerned, they are both the twins' daddies. Legal papers have been signed making this very clear."

A friend of the couple's flat-out believes Neil is the bio-father, telling me, "He is the driving force in the relationship and seems to make all the big decisions, however, it's impossible to really say."

Regardless of who is the daddy, if Neil does decide to take a much deserved break from Hollywood and move his new family east, don't expect him to have too much time on his hands. Sources tell me that in addition to looking after their two children, the couple will be planning a big gay wedding. I hope they get Liza to perform!

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Tags: David Burtka, neil patrick harris

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Friday 20 August

By Elvis Preston

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Neil and Davids parents must be terribly proud!....NOT!

Tuesday 17 August

By bsti

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Amen - Stomp out the "gay agenda"!

By Danielle

This article is NOT TRUE...LIES!!

NPH tweeted this morning that this is FALSE!! So boo on you.

By Vikki B

I really hope that this story is incorrect. Neil is to wonderful of an entertainer to retire or "take a break". I watch the Oscars every year and by far the year he hosted is tied with Ellen as my favorite. I wish him and David the best hope they do a cover of people with the babies.

By evoyageur

Why doesn't this Shuter slime-ball get a real job, like a paper route?

By stan

TO COLLEN . TO MEN TO BRING UP A BABY GIRL IS WRONG. IF PARENTS DIE OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS LIKE SISTERS,BROTHERS UNCLES.

SORRY MISS SPELL TWO MEN CAN NOT BRING UP A BABY GIRL IT IS TOTALY WRONG

By rob shuter

i know he was looking at apt in nyc cause i was in the lift when he was looking at 470 west 24th street

Wednesday 18 August

By Lindsey

He has already stated that he has no plans to leave show biz. And if you dont want to hear about his sexual orientation dont read the article. I personally think these kids are tremendously lucky to have 2 caring stable loving adults who can provide for them.

By pkb

My God, I have never heard so much hate from people as some of the postings here!! Leave these two guys alone!! This is their life and they are doing what they want to do and raise these two babies the best they can. I applaude them!! For you naysayers out there I have yet to hear of a gay or lesbian couple murdering their children in the news, yet this week again we have heard of a straight woman murdering her two boys and then running her car into a river, with them in it!! People need to grow up and respect people for who they are, not what they are!! Educate your self and stop being so ignorant!!

By Ketielynn

I would miss NPH but I wish him the best of luck and am glad to see he has his priorities straight.

Tuesday 19 October

By Ryan

On Twitter, NPH wonders why Rob Shuter keeps making stuff up.

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