Los Angeles, CA — Chicago Fire fans are used to seeing Taylor Kinney bring the smolder as Lieutenant Kelly Severide, the brooding firefighter with a complicated love life. But in a recent interview, Kinney dropped a bombshell from his childhood that has fans grinning ear to ear — and it has nothing to do with Firehouse 51.
When asked about his very first crush, Kinney didn’t hesitate before flashing a sheepish grin and admitting, “It was… Jessica Rabbit.” Yes, you read that right. The animated bombshell from the 1988 cult classic Who Framed Roger Rabbit stole little Taylor’s heart — and judging by the reaction online, he’s not alone.
This nostalgic and cheeky confession has sparked plenty of laughs and “same here!” comments from longtime fans, who are loving this rare peek into the lighter, more playful side of the usually reserved actor. It turns out even the toughest firefighters have soft spots — and sometimes they’re for cartoon characters!
While Severide’s on-screen romances have been filled with tension and drama, Kinney’s real-life memory is a sweet reminder that everyone, even the most serious of stars, had those childhood crushes that shaped their early ideas of love and allure.
Fans are now chiming in across social media, sharing their own “first crush” confessions — from animated icons to pop stars of the ’90s — turning Kinney’s interview into a delightful trip down memory lane.
So, who was your first crush growing up? Did Jessica Rabbit win your heart too? Let us know in the comments!
