Chris Colfer Celebrates 13-Year Anniversary With Heartfelt Tribute To Partner

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Chris Colfer, who is mostly known for his role in the ‘Glee’ series, has marked a new milestone in his personal life by celebrating the thirteenth year of his relationship with his boyfriend Will Sherrod. The couple’s relationship has been a great source of inspiration to the community and their journey is still being told and backed.

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The ‘Glee’ actor made it known to the entire world that he is in a relationship by sharing a post and saying, ’13 years! Happy Anniversary to the greatest boyfriend and dog dad on Earth! ❤️’ Although there was no picture to support the post, it still reflected the mood very clearly and the message was unambiguous, that is, a relationship which has not only weathered the storm but also come out stronger right from the start of the actor’s fame. For many fans and followers who saw him as Kurt Hummel, the growing, stable relationship of Colfer’s has been a somewhat significant part of his off-stage story that is told in a subtle way.

Mixed reactions came immediately and they were composed of a combination of famous friends and long-time fans. Mike O’Malley, Colfer’s former co-star who played Kurt’s father Burt Hummel, sent a very appropriate paternal message that literally said, ‘Happy 13! “That’s my boy!”’ Referring to their on-screen relationship in such a sweet way was a lovely gesture to the family they portrayed on-screen and now giving out their good wishes in real life too.

More familiar faces from the entertainment industry also joined in and commented. Actor Dominic Tracy sent ‘big hugs’ while Emerson Collins called them ‘great guys.’ There was definitely a strong feeling of their surrounding supportive community.

Nevertheless, it was the comments from the general public that made the couple’s impacts more prominent. One user seemed to have a very good understanding of the situation as he pointed out, ’13 years omg i am getting so old. Happy anniversary to my first queer role model chris and his disneyland boy will ❤️ all the happiness to you.’ This comment indicates very clearly that Colfer’s coming out both as an actor and as a man in a committed gay relationship has been a very significant factor in the lives of many.

A different user expressed his feelings in a comment by saying that the couple was very lucky for a more mystical congratulations: ‘You truly are a Gemini, Chris! You found your twin! The lovers in tarot! Lucky # 13!!’ The playful interpretation added to the festive mood and created a light-hearted atmosphere.

Moreover, Will Sherrod himself, under his username, posted with a lot of exclamation marks, ‘I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, CHRIS!!! 😍😍😍’ Colfer’s reply was simple and affectionate, ‘I love yall,’ thus giving a closure to the public display of mutual admiration.

Only a couple of humorous comments were there that related to their appearance. ‘They say couples start to look alike when they are together for a long time. You guys look very similar lol,’ one person remarked. Another person mentioned, ‘Totally thought that was your brother… yall look very similar.’ Despite the fact that the comments were made without a recent photo being referred to, they still seemed to emphasize the idea of their close bond.

Among the many positive comments, one more critical stood out especially. ’13 years and no ring???? Get on it honey!’ a user exclaimed and another one was quick to reply with a clarification, ‘not everyone wants to get married.’ This brief exchange served as a small, real-life reminder that public relationships are usually compared against traditional milestones, even as the couples involved are establishing their own route.

The celebration of their anniversary was an occasion for international congratulations too. A supporter from Spain sent their love from Madrid’s Chueca, a famous LGBT+ friendly neighborhood, saying in mixed Spanish and English, ‘Cristóbal y Guillermo, feliz año nuevo y feliz aniversario!’ They even alluded to a ‘Glee’ song to make their point stronger.

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Chris Colfer and Will Sherrod’s thirteen-year journey characterized by such an effusion of love is nothing but a fairy tale. Their love is a kind of quiet fame that speaks louder than others, comes in a form of a constant companionship, in the media where relationships usually do not last long enough to be considered as headlines. It is a love story that continues year after year, accompanied by an ever-increasing and rejoicing audience who roots for them. Fans can also look forward to his upcoming book tour. Recently, Colfer delivered his annual holiday book reminder in a festive sweater. He also announced a surprise speaking engagement at UC Berkeley and celebrated an epic Broadway week supporting his famous friends.