Chicago Fire Star Taylor Kinney Had A Surprising Upbringing That Most Fans Wouldn’t Suspect
Actor, model, hunk: Chicago Fire star Taylor Kinney is often at the center of the public’s attention. But for a man who’s had his share of column inches — especially when dating pop sensation Lady Gaga — he’s stayed as private as he can. And when you learn about where the star came from, it all starts to make sense.
Chicago story
Even after 11 seasons, Chicago Fire is still incredibly popular with the American public. Each week, millions of viewers tune in to the show. It regularly scores the highest ratings in Wednesday primetime, and only Chicago Med — another show from the same franchise — challenges it for NBC’s highest-rating drama these days.
Hot stuff
We’re not saying that having a red-hot handsome star pulls in all those viewers, but it surely doesn’t hurt. Kinney has near a million Instagram followers, despite only intermittent posting. And when he uploaded a shirtless snap, temperatures rose. Even actress Rumer Willis proved vulnerable to his charms, posting a row of flushed-face emojis to show her consternation.
Quiet man
Despite the glitter of Hollywood, the man under the firefighter’s uniform is a quiet and private individual. Kinney was a latecomer to acting, and sometimes it seems he has to work hard even to fit it in. After all, he has so much going on in his extracurricular life. What’s more, his young life wasn’t exactly what you might expect from a superstar.
Genuine respect
Kinney plays Lieutenant Kelly Severide, a role he’s filled throughout Chicago Fire and its spinoff’s run since 2012. And he really seems to fit the part of a firefighter. That has a lot to do with the genuine feeling of respect he has for his real-life counterparts. He’s also made some lasting friendships with the folks who put out fires.