The 'Modern Family' alum paid tribute to his husband while presenting an award at the 2024 Tony Awards on Sunday, June 16, which also coincides with Father's Day.
- Jun 17, 2024
AceShowbiz - Jesse Tyler Ferguson marked Father's Day in a special way by acknowledging his husband, Justin Mikita, at the 2024 Tony Awards. The festivities took place on Sunday, June 16, and Ferguson was a presenter alongside his spouse.
As Ferguson took the stage to announce the winner for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role, he stole a moment to address Mikita directly. "Happy Father's Day, Justin," he exclaimed to the cheering audience.
Ferguson and Mikita have been married since 2013. They welcomed their first son, Beckett Mercer, in 2021, and their second son, Sullivan "Sully" Louis, in 2023. The couple has also celebrated their family moments on social media, including an Instagram post by Ferguson on Father's Day. He captioned the photos, "Happy Father's Day to this stone cold fox of a Daddy!"
In addition to their parenting roles, both Ferguson and Mikita have distinguished careers in the theater industry. Ferguson made his Broadway debut in "On the Town" in 1998 and won his first Tony Award in 2022 for his performance in "Take Me Out." Mikita has worked as a Broadway producer and has won two Tony Awards for his productions, "Oklahoma!" and "The Inheritance."
Ferguson has previously opened up about fatherhood, sharing that it has been a rewarding experience to witness his sons' daily changes. He has also revealed that they are not planning on having more children due to their busy schedules and their desire to focus on their current family.
