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Neil Patrick Harris now a dad to twin boy and girl

'On 10/12, Gideon Scott and Harper Grace entered the Burtka-Harris fold,' actor tweets on Friday

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Neil Patrick Harris, right, and his partner, David Burtka, became fathers on Tuesday when a surrogate gave birth to their twins.
updated 10/15/2010 4:42:05 PM ET 2010-10-15T20:42:05

"How I Met Your Mother's" Neil Patrick Harris is now a father!

On Friday, the actor, 37, announced on Twitter that he and his longtime partner, David Burtka, welcomed their twins — a boy and a girl — Tuesday.

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"Babies!!" he wrote. "On 10/12, Gideon Scott and Harper Grace entered the Burtka-Harris fold. All of us are happy, healthy, tired, and a little pukey."

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He announced he and Burtka were expecting in August.

"So, get this: David and I are expecting twins this fall," he revealed on Twitter. "We're super excited/nervous/thrilled. Hoping the press can respect our privacy..."

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The babies were born with the help of a surrogate.

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  2. Dad: Ben Affleck Daughters: Violet Anne and Seraphina Affleck Fun fact: When asked by Matt Lauer how he'd cope with his daughters dating, Affleck, who is married to actress Jennifer Garner, replied: "I'm already planning on it – practicing the rocking-chair-and-rifle routine (PacificCoastNews.com) Back to slideshow navigation
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  3. Dad: Travis Barker Kids: Landon and Alabama Barker Fun fact: Before his daughter’s birth, he told People magazine: “Hopefully, it will be Christmas Eve. I am hoping for a girl.” On Christmas Eve 2005, a baby girl was born. (Matt Sayles / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
  4. Dad: Brad Pitt Kids: Sons Knox, Maddox, Pax Jolie-Pitt and daughters Zahara, Vivienne and Shiloh Jolie Pitt Fun fact: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie met while co-starring in the 2005 film “Mr. and Mrs. Smith.” Of fatherhood, Pitt said it "completely changes your perspective and certainly takes the focus off yourself." (Luigi Costantini / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
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  6. Dad: Chris Daughtry Kids: Hannah and Griffin Daughtry Fun fact: Chris told People magazine he loves doing Halloween activities with his kids and he sometimes dresses up as Batman. (Danny Moloshok / Reuters) Back to slideshow navigation
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  7. Dad: Chris Elliot Daughters: Abby and Bridey Elliot Fun fact: Elliot’s daughter Abby, an “SNL” cast member, is known for her talented impressions of famous celebrities. Abby is the only “SNL” cast member whose father was also on the show. (Jason Szenes / EPA) Back to slideshow navigation
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  8. Dad: Forest Whitaker Kids: Sonnet, True, Ocean and Autumn Whitaker Fun fact: Whitaker recorded a public service announcement with his daughter True for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) in order to promote vegetarianism. (Fred Prouser / Reuters) Back to slideshow navigation
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  9. Dad: Jamie Foxx Daughter: Corrine Foxx Fun fact: Foxx banned Corrine from dating after the paparazzi thought she was his new girlfriend when they were photographed together outside a restaurant. “She’s not going to date until she’s married,” he joked. (Gabriel Bouys / AFP - Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
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  10. Dad: James Gandolfini Son: Michael Gandolfini Fun fact: In high school Gandolfini was named “best-looking.” (Andrew H. Walker / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
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  11. Dad: Tom Hanks Son: Colin, Chester and Truman Hanks Fun fact: Colin is an actor like his father. His most famous movie was the 2002 teen hit “Orange County.” (Evan Agostini / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
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  13. Dad: Hugh Jackman Kids: Oscar and Ava Jackman Fun Fact: Jackman’s daughter Ava is an aspiring rock star. She likes to jam to heavy metal and says she’ll “be a mosh-pit girl.” (PacificCoastNews.com) Back to slideshow navigation
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  15. Dad: Harvey Keitel Kids: Stella, Hudson and Roman Fun fact: Keitel once worked as a salesman at a women’s shoe store. (Peter Kramer / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
  16. Dad: Keith Urban Daughter: Sunday Urban Fun fact: Sunday used to be a lonely day for Urban. He and wife Nicole Kidman named their daughter Sunday because now that day of the week is a joyous one. (Arnaldo Magnani / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
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  17. Dad: Lenny Kravitz Daughter: Zoe Kravitz Fun fact: Zoe is an actress and singer who has appeared in movies “The Brave One” and “No Reservations” with Hollywood stars Jodie Foster and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Lenny Kravitz is a distant cousin to Al Roker. (Kevin Mazur / WireImage) Back to slideshow navigation
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  18. Dad: Larry Birkhead Daughter: Dannielynn Birkhead Fun fact: Birkhead was granted custody of Dannielynn in 2007 after a paternity test proved he fathered the child with late model Anna Nicole Smith. “She’s a happy baby, and we’re moving ahead,” Birkhead told TODAY’s Meredith Vieira. “We try to do the playdates like any other family.” (Charlie Riedel / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
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  19. Dad: Martin Lawrence Daughters: Jasmine Page, Lyanna and America Lawrence Fun fact: During school, his teachers would give Martin time at the end of class to make the other students laugh. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
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  20. Dad: Denis Leary Kids: Jack and Devin Leary Fun fact: Leary fell in love with a Chihuahua he bought for his daughter. He now carries Coco around with him. (Astrid Stawiarz / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
  21. Dad: Lorenzo Lamas Kids: AJ, Alexandra, Victoria, Isabella and Shayne Lamas and Paton Ashbrook Fun fact: Lamas’ daughter Shayne was a contestant on “The Bachelor.” His son A.J. starred in “American Family.” (David Livingston / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
  22. Dad: Matthew McConaughey Kids: Vida and Levi Alves McConaughey Fun fact: The actor is a big supporter of exposing his children to travel. “Culture and travel’s been the best education I’ve had in my life and my child’s going to have that, hopefully,” he told TODAY’s Meredith Vieira. (Fame Pictures) Back to slideshow navigation
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  23. Dad: Eric McCormack Son: Finnigan Holden McCormack Fun fact: McCormack and wife Janet named their son Finnigan after the puppet in the 1967 movie “Mr. Dressup.” (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
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  24. Dad: Jack Nicholson Kids: Lorraine, Raymond and Jennifer Nicholson, Honey Hollman and Caleb Goodard Fun fact: Nicholson was raised by his grandmother after his father abandoned him and he thought his grandmother was his real mother. The truth was revealed years later during a Rolling Stone interview. (Bobby Bank / WireImage) Back to slideshow navigation
  25. Dad: Richie Sambora Daughter: Ava Sambora Fun fact: Ava made her runway debut in the 2010 White Trash Beautiful show, which kicked off LA Fashion Week in Los Angeles. (Matt Sayles / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
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  26. Dad: Ricky Martin Sons: Matteo and Valentino Martin Fun fact: Martin became the father to twin boys in 2008 via a gestational surrogate. (Pablo Alfaro / Courtesy of Ricky Martin via AP) Back to slideshow navigation
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  27. Dad: Gavin Rossdale Sons: Kingston and Zuma Rossdale Fun fact: Rossdale’s son Kingston is named after Kingston, Jamaica. (PacificCoastNews.com) Back to slideshow navigation
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  28. Dad: Tim Roth Sons: Jack, Timothy, Cormac Roth Fun fact: Roth enjoys a quiet life at home with his wife and sons. He said he'd rather stay away from the Hollywood scene of parties and nightlife. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
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  29. Dad: Russell Crowe Sons: Charles and Tennyson Crowe Fun Fact: When Crowe’s wife became pregnant with Charles, they gave up drinking alcohol together. (Damian Dovarganes / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
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  31. Dad: Liev Schreiber Sons: Sasha and Samuel Schreiber Fun fact: When asked about a third child, Schreiber and wife Naomi Watts said they’d only have another one if they could guarantee a baby girl. (Arnaldo Magnani / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
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  32. Dad: Tony Shalhoub Daughters: Josie Lynn and Sophie Shalhoub Fun fact: Shalhoub and his wife, actress Brooke Adams, are currently starring in the Broadway musical “Lend Me a Tenor.” (Paul Buck / EPA) Back to slideshow navigation
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  33. Dad: Seal Kids: Henry, Johan, Lou and Leni Klum Fun fact: Of her husband Seal, supermodel Heidi Klum told US magazine: "I will always want to be not only his wife, mother of his children and his best friend, but also his hot girl who keeps making effort to be attractive and fun." (Lucy Nicholson / Reuters) Back to slideshow navigation
  34. Dad: Paul Simon Kids: Adrian, Lulu and Gabriel and Harper Simon Fun fact: Simon’s song “Father and Daughter” tells of a father’s love for his daughter and is written from Simon’s point of view. (Kathy Willens / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
  35. Dad: Tobey Maguire Kids: Ruby Sweetheart and Otis Tobias Maguire Fun fact: Maguire told People magazine after the birth his first child, “I love being a dad. It’s amazing. It’s like everybody says, all the clichés are true. It’s indescribable.” (Chris Wolf / FilmMagic) Back to slideshow navigation
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  37. Dad: John Travolta Kids: Ella and Jett Travolta Fun fact: John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston announced in May 2010 that they are expecting a child after trying for several years. (Fred Prouser / Reuters) Back to slideshow navigation
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