A Lasting Hollywood Love Story
Actor Dan Amboyer is celebrating a major personal milestone, marking 18 years together with his husband, Eric P. Berger. The television and theater star shared the news with fans through a heartfelt social media post featuring photos from across nearly two decades of their relationship.
Amboyer, known for his work on shows like Uncoupled, Dynasty, Younger, and The Blacklist: Redemption, has long balanced a busy acting career with a deeply rooted personal life. His relationship with Berger has quietly become one of the more enduring partnerships connected to the entertainment industry.
From Private Partnership to Public Celebration
Amboyer first publicly came out in 2017, announcing that he and Berger were engaged to be married. At the time, the couple had already been together for 11 years and living together for a decade.
The announcement made headlines in entertainment media and LGBTQ+ outlets, not only because of Amboyer’s growing visibility as an actor but also because he spoke openly about the pressure he once felt to keep his relationship private.
Reflecting on that moment in interviews, Amboyer explained that early in his career he had been advised to avoid discussing his sexuality publicly. Like many actors navigating Hollywood, he worried that being open about his personal life might affect casting opportunities.
Ultimately, he chose transparency, saying that seeing openly gay actors thrive inspired him to be honest about his own life and relationship.
Celebrating 18 Years Together
In his recent Instagram post, Amboyer shared a collection of photos spanning their years together. The caption simply read: “18 years a couple today,” accompanied by heart emojis and snapshots of their life as partners and parents.
The images included moments from their early relationship, family outings, and time with their children. Fans and fellow actors responded with messages of congratulations, celebrating the couple’s longevity and visible commitment.
In an industry where relationships are often short-lived or kept out of the public eye, their nearly two-decade partnership stands out as a story of stability and growth.
Building a Family
Amboyer and Berger have also built a family together. The couple welcomed their son, Teddy, in 2019 and their daughter, Phoebe, in 2023.
They have spoken publicly about their path to parenthood, explaining that they explored adoption and surrogacy before deciding on surrogacy as the best route for them. Their journey involved extensive planning, consultations, and legal navigation across different states.
Their first child was born in Georgia, where surrogacy laws were more accessible at the time. By the time they planned for their second child, legal changes in New York made the process significantly easier, allowing them to expand their family closer to home.
Amboyer has described family life as a central part of his relationship with Berger, noting that from their earliest dates it was clear that building a family together was a shared goal.
A Career on Screen and Stage
While his personal life has drawn attention in recent years, Amboyer has built a steady career across television and theater. He has appeared in a range of television dramas and comedies, as well as numerous off-Broadway and regional theater productions.
His recent work includes playing a love interest opposite drag performer Peppermint in the Netflix series Survival of the Thickest, further expanding his presence in projects that highlight diverse stories and characters.
Amboyer’s career reflects a balance between mainstream television roles and theatrical work, allowing him to remain active in multiple areas of performance.
Representation and Visibility
When Amboyer came out publicly, he spoke about the importance of visibility for LGBTQ+ actors. He cited openly gay performers who helped shift industry perceptions and encouraged broader acceptance.
He has expressed hope that the more actors who live openly, the less stigma will be attached to sexuality within entertainment and beyond. His decision to share his life with fans has contributed to ongoing conversations about representation and authenticity in Hollywood.
Looking Ahead
As Amboyer and Berger celebrate 18 years together, their story continues to resonate with fans who value long-term relationships and family-focused milestones. Their journey from meeting online to building a family and sharing their lives publicly reflects broader changes in both the entertainment industry and society’s attitudes toward LGBTQ+ relationships.
With continued acting projects and a growing family, Amboyer’s next chapter looks just as full as the last.