Darren Criss and Wife Mia Are Expecting a Baby: 'The Ultimate Collab'

Photo: Darren Criss/Instagram Darren Crissis becoming a father! TheGleestar, 34, announced he and wife Mia Criss are expecting their first child together. Criss revealed the happy newson Instagramon Friday, in a series of images and video alongside Mia. The post saw the pair in a recording studio, holding acoustic guitars and smiling. Next was a brief clip showing a screen with a sound spectrum display, and a fetal heartbeat was heard.

Darren Criss and Wife Mia Welcome First Baby, Daughter Bluesy Belle: 'Made Some Sweet Music'

TheGleefamily has a new addition! “M & D made some sweet music. ⁣Bluesy Belle Criss⁣ 4/11/22⁣ Out now,” Darren, 35, wrote in the caption. The actor also shared a picture of their little one who was wrapped up in a blanket and enjoying an embrace from her elated parents. TheHollywoodactor firstannounced the couple’s pregnancy newson Instagram back in October with a series of images and videos alongside Mia. The post saw the pair in a recording studio, holding acoustic guitars and smiling.

Darren Criss Announces First-Ever Holiday Album Featuring Songs with Adam Lambert, Evan Rachel Wood

The holidays are closer than you think!PEOPLE can exclusively announce thatDarren Crisswill be releasing his first-ever holiday albumA Very Darren Crissmason Oct. 8, filled with covers of holiday classics, new songs and collaborations with stars such asAdam Lambert.“I always knew that if I ever made a Christmas album, it would have to be much more than just a collection of songs you already knew,” the 34-year-old actor tells PEOPLE. “I’d want it to be a journey through songs that not only had a personal significance to my life, but also a unique introduction to songs folks had never heard before, and a re-introduction to a few they might think they know – but have never considered differently.

Darren Criss Explains Why He Will No Longer Play Gay Characters

Photo: Rob Latour/REX/Shutterstock Darren Crissis making a change to his acting portfolio. The Emmy-winning actor is perhaps best known for playing gay characters, including Blaine Anderson inGlee,Andrew Cunanan inAmerican Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versaceand the titular role of Hedwig in the Broadway musicalHedwig and the Angry Inch. But as a straight man, he says he no longer wants to take potential roles away from actors who actually identify as gay.

Darren Criss Gives Loving Shout-Out to His Fiancée as He Wins 2019 Golden Globe Award

Taron Egerton andAmber Heardpresented the award to Criss for his role inThe Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. “I’d like to thank my teachers, who are watching at home. That includes all of my fellow nominees,” Criss said upon accepting his award Sunday evening. “Mom, I know you’re watching this … I love you dearly. I dedicate this to you.” He also gave his fiancée Mia Swier a sweet shout-out.