Neil Patrick Harris Calls Out Abby Lee Miller For Seemingly Editing His Face on Social Media

Neil Patrick Harris had a hilarious reaction after Abby Lee Miller shared a selfie of the two taken after a performance of his Broadway play Art, in which his face appeared to have been edited.

By Will Reid Dec 03, 2025 4:19 PM
| Updated Dec 03, 2025 8:28 PM
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Watch: Neil Patrick Harris Calls Out Abby Lee Miller For Seemingly Editing His Face on Social Media

Neil Patrick Harris’s reaction to Abby Lee Miller’s latest social media post is legen—wait for it—dary.

The Dance Moms alum attended a performance of the How I Met Your Mother actor’s Broadway play Art in New York City, where she waited outside the stage door to snap photos with the cast, including James Corden and Bobby Cannavale.

But when Abby, 60, posted a selfie with Neil online, the 52-year-old’s face appeared visibly smoothed over—and he couldn’t help but point out the apparent retouching.

“Ummm…” he commented on the Dec. 1 Instagram post, “what did you do to my face..?”

And he wasn’t the only one taken aback by his changed appearance. One social media user commented, “Abby why did you do that to Neil,” while another wrote, “You guys are so airbrushed love it.”

But despite the eye-popping image, Abby gave the show a glowing review, calling Neil, James and Bobby “incredible comedic actors.”

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“On TV they are superstars, live on stage—their timing is impeccable,” she captioned her post, “and in person afterward—such gracious kind gentlemen! Thank you for an incredible evening if NY Theater!”

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As Neil continues his Broadway run, he seems to be passing down his love for the arts to his 14-year-old twins Gideon and Harper, whom he shares with husband David Burtka. In fact, he’s not the only member of his household who’s been embracing performing lately.

“Gideon is in his school play right now,” he told People in September. “He’s in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. So it’s fun to have him watch me and to talk shop. And Harper is amazingly talented and artistic as well.”

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And that pride flows both ways, with Neil's husband and kids being sure to support him at the preview showings of Art before supporting him on opening night.

“I love that they’re able to come to the opening night and not say, ‘I hope it’s good,’” he continued, “but be representing and proud of papa and what he’s doing.”

Neil and David are among many stars who have welcomed sets of twins over the years. Keep reading for more…

Kym Johnson and Robert Herjavec

The Dancing With the Stars pro and her Shark Tank star husband welcomed a twin son and daughter in April 2018.

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony

The former couple are parents to Max and Emme, who were born in 2008.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt

The former couple gave birth to twins, Knox and Vivienne, on July 12, 2008, in Nice, France.

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon

Mimi and her now-ex welcomed twins Monroe and Moroccan on April 30, 2011. 

Zoe Saldana and Marco Perego

The actress and her hubby welcomed twin boys, Bowie and Cy, on Nov. 27, 2014.

Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka

The adorable couple are parents to twins Harper and Gideon, who were born Oct. 12, 2010.

Chris Hemworth and Elsa Patacky

The Thor actor was by his wife's side when she gave birth to their twins, Tristan and Sasha, on March 18, 2014.

Julia Roberts and Danny Moder

The actress gave birth to twins, Phinnaeus and Hazel, on Nov. 28, 2004.

Celine Dion and Rene Angelil

The singer gave birth to twin boys with her late husband on Oct. 23, 2010.

Sean "Diddy" Combs

The rapper welcomed twin daughters D'Lila Star and Jessie James on Dec. 21, 2006, with his ex-girlfriend, Kim Porter

Patrick Dempsey and Jillian Fink

McDreamy's wife gave birth to twin fraternal sons Darby and Sullivan on Feb. 1, 2007. 

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick

The famous couple used a surrogate to welcome twin girls, Marion Loretta Elwell and Tabitha Hodge Broderick, in June 2009.

Ricky Martin

The singer welcomed twin sons, Matteo and Valetino, via surrogate in August 2008.

Courtney B. Vance and Angela Bassett

The couple are parents to Slater Josiah and Bronwyn Golden, twins who were born on Jan. 27, 2006.

Marcia Cross and Tom Mahoney

The former Desperate Housewives star and her hubby welcomed twin daughters, Eden and Savannah, on Feb. 20, 2007.

Dennis Quaid and Kimberly Buffington

The actor's wife gave birth to twins Thomas and Zoe on Nov. 8, 2007.

Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer

The famous couple gave birth to twins, Poppy and Charlie, in September 2012.

Julie Bowen and Scott Phillips

The Modern Family star and her husband welcomed twin sons John and Gustav in 2009.

Nancy Grace and David Finch

The TV personality and her husband welcomed twins, John And Lucy, in 2007.

Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell

The famous couple are parents to twins, Dolly and Charlie, who were born in late December 2008.

Lisa Marie Presley and Michael Lockwood

Elvis' late daughter gave birth to twins Vivienne and Finley in October of 2008.

Laura Bush and George W. Bush

The former POTUS and FLOTUS are parents to twin daughters, Barbara and Jenna Bush, who were born in 1981. In fact, Laura was the first First Lady of twins!

Jane Seymour and James Keach

The former couple have twin sons, Kristopher and John Keach, who are 21-years-old now.

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