Taylor Kinney(Photo Source: Instagram)

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Taylor Kinney is an astounding American actor and model. He is best known for the hit series Chicago Fire (2012) and Chicago P. (2014) on NBC. The series focuses mainly on the lives of firefighters and paramedics. He has been an actor since 2006 and has been nominated for three People's Choice Awards for his work in the series.  

How Old Is Taylor Kinney?

He was born on July 15, 1981, in accordance with the wiki. He is 42 years old. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is his hometown. He is a proud son to a banker father,  Daniel Kinney, and a dental hygienist mother, Pamela Heisler. Growing up, he lived in Neffsville, Pennsylvania, with his three brothers Ryan Kinney, Trent Kinney, and Adam Kinney. After their father separated, they were raised by their single mother. His brother Ryan Kinney died at age of 17 on September 13, 2008. Trent Kinney is married to Alexa Kinney. Adam Kinney is married to Tara Kinney and bears 3 children.

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Taylor Kinney with his brothers

He is descended from distant Swiss-German, English, German, and French ancestors. His father is of English and German heritage, while his mother is of German, Swiss-German, and distant French ancestry. The patrilineal ancestor of Taylor's family is Henry Kinney, who was born in King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, perhaps around 1623. 

Where Did Taylor Kinney Study?

He graduated from Lancaster Mennonite School in 2000. At West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia, Kinney majored in business management. He developed a keen interest in acting while studying at West Virginia University.

How Did Taylor Kinney Get Famous?

Kinney portrayed Glenn Morrison in Trauma on NBC and Luke Gianni in Fashion House (2006) on My Network TV. Kinney played Mason Lockwood on the paranormal drama The Vampire Diaries, and he joined the cast for season two. In 2011, Kinney and Lady Gaga were seen on the music video for "You and I" by Lady Gaga.

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In 2012, Kinney was cast for a significant role in the drama series Chicago Fire, which focuses on the lives of firefighters and paramedics. In Rescue Squad 3, Kinney co-starred with Jesse Spencer, a former House actor, as Lieutenant Kelly Severide. Additionally in 2012, Kinney acted in Kathryn Bigelow's highly regarded war thriller Zero Dark Thirty and appeared in a guest appearance on Shameless as Craig.

Kinney was nominated for the People's Choice Award for Best Television Drama Actor in 2015, 2016, and 2017 for Chicago Fire which he won in 2016. On 20 January 2023, it was reported that Kinney will be taking a leave of absence from the series Chicago Fire to deal with his personal matter. The crew is suspected to rewrite the script to account for his absence. 

Who Is Taylor Kinney In A Relationship With? 

Kinney met Lady Gaga in Nebraska to work on the music video for her song "You and I". They started to date in July 2011. Kinney told Andy Cohen during an episode of Watch What Happens Live that he went up and kissed her when she did not expect during a scene. She slapped him and in the next take, he kissed her again. They became paparazzi-photo officials after three months of the video's release. Kinney surprised the pop star with a ring pop and then broke out a heart-shaped diamond for their proposal on Valentine's Day in 2015.

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Taylor Kinney with Lady Gaga

Breakup With Lady Gaga

In July 2016, they broke up and called off their engagement. Gaga explained that it was a turnover for her to lose Taylor Kinney after getting the movie "A Star Is Born". After the breakup, Kinney gave her flowers on the day of her Super Bowl performance. Immediately, he was in limelight for “liking” a shady Instagram comment, which stated,

“Stoked you got away from Gaga #Hollyweird”.

The actor cleared things up quickly, responding,

"Sorry for the 'like.' It was an accident. I'm only proud and happy for her".

Gaga gave a sweet shout-out to Kinney when she was performing at a Pennsylvania rally for Joe Biden before the 2020 election.

Current Relationship

Ashley Cruger, a model and actress, and Taylor Kinney are now presently dating. She joined her well-known co-star on the Chicago Fire premiere episode's set. Back in March, they made their relationship Instagram official by posting several adorable pictures of his partner Ashley on Taylor's feed. The images showed the 26-year-old model getting a manicure at a nail parlor while looking down the lens at Taylor. Afterward, they were caught holding hands at Operation Smile's 2022 Park City Ski Challenge in Utah, marking their first outing together in front of the public.

Taylor Kinney with his girlfriend

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What Is Taylor Kinney’s Net Worth?

Taylor Kinney has an estimated net worth of $8  million as of 2023. He has worked for many decades non-stop in different soap operas, dramas, music videos, and television series to build a multimillion-dollar asset. It is believed that he gained most of his net worth from the commercially hit series Chicago Fire.

How Tall Is Taylor Kinney?

He has a height of 5 ft 10 in (1.8 m). He has chiseled good looks with piercing blue eyes. He weighs 83kg. His zodiac sign is cancer.

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