Since the end of Glee, many of the former stars have started families. Matthew Morrison, who portrayed Will Schuester, and his wife Renee Puente have two children together, Revel and Phoenix, born in 2017 and 2021, respectively. Phoenix was born after Puente suffered a miscarriage in 2019. Naya Rivera, who played Santana Lopez on the show, had a son named Josey with her then-husband Ryan Dorsey in 2015. Rivera described Josey as loving music, dancing, and being funny, with aspirations to follow in her footsteps.
Tragically, Naya Rivera passed away in a boating incident in 2020, leaving behind her son Josey. Local law enforcement confirmed that Rivera had drowned while swimming with Josey in Lake Piru, California, and Josey was found alone on the boat at the time. Despite this heartbreaking loss, Josey is being cared for by his father and surrounded by love from his family and the Glee community. The news of Rivera’s death was devastating to fans and former cast members alike.
Other Glee stars have also expanded their families since the show ended. Heather Morris, who played Brittany S. Pierce, has two sons with her husband Taylor Hubbell. The couple welcomed Eli in 2013 and Owen in 2016. Morris has shared glimpses of her family life on social media, showing her dedication to motherhood and her love for her children. Harry Shum Jr., known for his role as Mike Chang, became a father in 2019 when his wife Shelby Rabara gave birth to their daughter Xia.
Several Glee cast members have embraced parenthood and are thriving in their roles as parents. Jane Lynch, who portrayed Sue Sylvester, became a mother figure to her niece following her sister’s passing. Lynch has spoken openly about her love for her niece and the joy she finds in being a mother figure. Chris Colfer, who played Kurt Hummel, has also expressed interest in starting a family of his own in the future, showing that the Glee stars continue to prioritize family and love in their lives even after the show has ended.
The Glee cast has faced both joy and heartbreak in their journeys to parenthood, with many of the stars welcoming children while dealing with personal tragedies. Despite the challenges they have faced, these former cast members have shown resilience, love, and dedication to their families. The legacy of Glee lives on not only through the music and performances but also through the bonds formed between the cast members and the families they have created. The stars continue to support each other through life’s ups and downs, showing that the Glee spirit of unity and love remains strong.
