Fans of the hit NBC drama Chicago Fire are buzzing with excitement after reports surfaced claiming that star Taylor Kinney and his wife Ashley Cruger have welcomed their first child together.
According to online reports circulating on entertainment sites and fan pages, the couple — who have largely kept their relationship private — are said to have recently become parents, sending fans of the beloved actor into celebration mode.
Kinney, best known for playing Lieutenant Kelly Severide on Chicago Fire, married model Ashley Cruger in an intimate ceremony in Chicago on April 30, 2024, after about two years of dating. The couple had first gone public with their relationship in 2022, appearing together at charity events and occasionally sharing glimpses of their romance on social media.
A Very Private Love Story
Unlike many Hollywood couples, Kinney and Cruger have chosen to keep most details of their relationship out of the spotlight. Since confirming their relationship in 2022, the pair have only occasionally shared photos together and rarely discuss their private life publicly.
Cruger, a model signed with BMG Models and a University of Iowa journalism graduate, has also shown support for Kinney’s acting career — even making a small cameo appearance in Chicago Fire Season 11.
Because of their low-key lifestyle, any news about the couple tends to spark intense curiosity among fans.
Fans Celebrate the News
As rumors about the couple welcoming a baby began spreading online, social media quickly lit up with congratulations and excitement. Many longtime fans of the actor were thrilled at the idea that Kinney might be entering a new chapter of fatherhood.
“Severide becoming a dad in real life? That’s amazing!” one fan wrote on a fan forum, while others shared heart emojis and messages of support for the couple.
A New Chapter for the Chicago Fire Star
Kinney has been a cornerstone of Chicago Fire since the series premiered in 2012, portraying the fearless and charismatic firefighter Kelly Severide. Over the years, his character has become one of the most beloved figures in the franchise’s universe.
If the reports are true, the actor could now be balancing his demanding television career with an exciting new role — fatherhood.
For now, neither Kinney nor Cruger has publicly confirmed the baby news. But one thing is certain: fans around the world are eagerly waiting for the couple to share more about their life together and any new additions to their family