This year, Anthony Rapp, renowned for his roles in “Rent” and “Star Trek: Discovery,” has an extra reason to be thankful. Alongside his partner, Ken Ithiphol, Rapp joyously announced the arrival of their second child, Keony Lee Ithiphol. The heartwarming news was shared by Rapp on Instagram, as he introduced the world to their newest family member.
“Meet the newest addition to our family: Keony Lee Ithiphol. He was born on Saturday, November 25, 2023 (Pronunciation: kee-OH-knee),” Rapp wrote with sheer happiness evident in his words. “We are beyond grateful that our surrogacy journey has allowed us to meet such wonderful people and helped us to become a family of four.”
Love and Growing Family
Anthony Rapp and Ken Ithiphol have been on a remarkable journey together since 2016, and their love has continued to flourish. Their engagement in 2019 marked a significant milestone in their relationship, and their decision to expand their family further through surrogacy brought even more joy.
Last year, during the same season of celebration, the couple welcomed their first child, Rai Larson Ithiphol, into their lives. Rai’s arrival on Friday, December 2, 2022, added an extra layer of love and warmth to their world. Anthony Rapp expressed their immense gratitude for the generous surrogate who played a crucial role in making their dreams come true.
“Ken and I are thrilled to share that our family has grown!” Rapp shared on Instagram at the time. “Our son, Rai Larson Ithiphol, was brought into the world on Friday, December 2, 2022, by an incredibly generous surrogate, to whom we are eternally grateful.”
Light at the End of the Tunnel
The birth of Rai brought not only joy but also a sense of closure to a challenging chapter in Anthony Rapp’s life. His legal case against Kevin Spacey for alleged sexual harassment had recently concluded when Rai was born. Rapp shared with People magazine that Rai’s arrival symbolized a fresh start for him.
“To really close the chapter on [the Spacey lawsuit] and to do so knowing that Rai was coming… to say this was a light at the end of the tunnel is an understatement,” Rapp expressed at the time.
Now, with the birth of Keony Lee Ithiphol, the Rapp-Ithiphol family continues to radiate love, resilience, and happiness. It’s a heartwarming reminder of the beauty of love and the joys of parenthood. Congratulations to the elated family on their new arrival!