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Chicago Fire star Taylor Kinney delights fans with adorable throwback baby photo

The star is dating model Ashley Cruger

Hannah Hargrave
US Deputy Editor
November 1, 2022
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Taylor Kinney is used to turning heads as a dashing firefighter in Chicago Fire, but he caused a stir with his appearance in another photo on Monday. 

The actor shared a throwback photo of himself as a baby - and fans were blown away by how adorable he looks. 

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In the image Taylor shared on Instagram, he was a baby and sitting on a lawn wearing a little, white button-up sweater, a shirt and he was squinting in the sunshine. 

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His hair was worn in a cute mullet and fans couldn't believe it was him. 

"Who knew?? This sweet child will grow up to be you," wrote one, while another added: "Awww adorable, look at those little hands," and a third commented: "Oh man, Taylor so sweet. Beautiful pictures."

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Fans were recently left a little concerned for Taylor when he shared a completely different video from inside his home. 

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Taylor looked adorable as a baby

The TV favorite shared footage of himself spinning a basketball on his finger while standing in his closet at home in Chicago.

But it was the caption that confused fans, after Taylor wrote alongside it: "Rapid test is cooler then that PCR rest."

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While some took the comment to be a pun, others were concerned that he had tested positive for Covid. "PCR tests are horrible, good to see you are keeping yourself amused," one wrote, while another remarked: "Hope you feel better!" A third added: "Stay safe Taylor."

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Taylor is a firm favorite on Chicago Fire 

His fans would certainly miss him if he was to step away from the show due to ill health. 

Chicago Fire is currently in its eleventh season and fans have been gripped by the new episodes recently.

Taylor's girlfriend, Ashley Cruger, even joined her famous partner on set for the opening episode.

Although it's not known how long Ashley and Taylor have been together, they made things Instagram official back in March when the 41-year-old actor uploaded a series of sweet snaps of Ashley to his account.

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