When Glee alum Darren Criss won his first Tony Award last night, he did the thing most celebrities do in their proudest moments: He honored his partner, Mia Swier, whom he married in 2019. But Criss did something else as well: He talked about his wife's role,

Darren Criss, acclaimed star of 'Maybe Happy Ending', won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical at the 2025 ceremony, dedicating his speech to his wife Mia, who played a crucial role in his success.

During his acceptance speech for his first Tony Award for his role in “Maybe Happy Ending,” Criss thanked those who have made the musical possible, which includes his co-stars, the director and the producers, but most importantly his wife, Mia Swier.