Taylor Kinney has long been admired for his piercing blue eyes, rugged charm, and magnetic screen presence as Kelly Severide on Chicago Fire. But it turns out he’s not the only one in the family blessed with those swoon-worthy genes. Enter Trent Kinney—Taylor’s brother—who could easily be mistaken for the actor’s twin.
Back in 2012, the siblings stepped out together at a Hollywood Reporter red carpet event, and fans nearly did a double take. With his strikingly similar features and the same icy blue eyes, Trent had everyone buzzing about just how uncanny the resemblance was. The family genes? Clearly unstoppable.
A Brotherly Bond That Runs Deep
The Kinney brothers share more than just their looks—they share a close relationship. When Trent tied the knot in California in 2012, Taylor didn’t just show up; he stood by his brother as best man. The proud moment underscored the depth of their bond, one that has stayed strong despite Taylor’s demanding Hollywood career.
Unlike his famous brother, Trent lives a quieter life. He works in the IT industry, according to his company’s profile, and enjoys spending time with his children and dogs. His hobbies? Cooking, watching movies, exercising, and keeping family at the center of his world.
Taylor and Trent aren’t the only Kinney brothers, though. They grew up alongside two other siblings: Adam, who works as an engineer, and Sean, who tragically passed away in 2008. Their parents—Pamela Heisler, a dentist, and Daniel Kinney, a banker who passed away in 2021—instilled a strong sense of family that remains evident in the way the brothers support one another.
From Red Carpets to Firehouse Drama
While Trent largely avoids the spotlight, Taylor continues to dominate Thursday nights on NBC. His character, Kelly Severide, is a cornerstone of Chicago Fire and one half of the fan-favorite “Stellaride” pairing with Miranda Rae Mayo’s Stella Kidd.
But Season 11 threw fans for a loop when Severide suddenly went M.I.A., leaving Stella—and viewers—questioning his choices. The storyline revealed that Severide had left to investigate an arson case, but his decision to keep everyone, including his wife, in the dark created waves of tension.
Stella’s determination to bring him home led to a dramatic Season 11 finale, and Season 12 finally reunited the couple. Still, the fallout from his unexplained absence lingered. Miranda Rae Mayo later explained to NBC Insider just how emotionally charged that reunion was:
“I imagine that it was quite tenuous,” she admitted. “It definitely was one of the hardest conversations and one of the most emotionally-charged conversations they’ve had as a couple.”
Yet, despite the strain, she added what fans most wanted to hear:
“Ultimately, these two characters are crazy about each other… they’re both committed to doing everything they can to make it work.”
Family First
Whether he’s on screen navigating life-and-death rescues or off screen sharing tender family moments, Taylor Kinney has always been grounded by his roots. And seeing him side by side with Trent reminds fans that behind the Hollywood lights, the Kinney family bond—and those unforgettable blue eyes—shine brightest of all.
