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Anthony Rappis showing major gratitude to a very special person who helped make his dream of fatherhood a reality.
On Saturday, theStar Trek: Discoverystar, 51, shared a stunning set of professional photos featuring himself and fiancéKen Ithipholposing with their then-pregnant gestational surrogate, Nikki. (Nikki carried the couple’s sonRai Larson, whom they welcomed on Dec. 2.)
“Ken and I couldn’t close out 2022 without sharing one of the biggest highlights of our year. We had the absolute honor and pleasure of getting to know, and share many meaningful and joyful moments with,our gestational surrogate, Nikki,” Rapp began his caption on the post, which featured snapshots of Nikki showing off her bump — including one of the then-dads-to-be with their hands on her belly.
The actor went on to call Nikki “truly one of the most incredible and awe-inspiring human beings we have ever met, and she and her family have profoundly transformed our lives.”
“Ken and I feel so lucky and are forever thankful. 💙,” Rapp concluded.
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“Ken and I are thrilled to share that our family has grown!” theRentactor began in his caption.
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“HALLELUJAH !! Welcome home, Rai!” his fellowRentoriginalBroadwaycast memberDaphne Rubin-Vegacommented, whileLauren Lapkuswrote, “Congratulations!!”
The proud parentsannounced their engagementin November 2019 after Rapp popped the question to Ithiphol, a leadership coach, social researcher and advocate, following nearly four years together.
“So something happened tonight. I asked@teerakeniif he wouldmarry me and he said yes. I am so very happy, and I’m so very thrilled to share this news,” he wrote on Instagram at the time.
source: people.com
