Darren Criss has opened up about the ensuring legacy of his character Blaine on the popular musical sitcom Glee. The actor now says that the part–which helped rocket him to stardom–has been a double-edged sword.Criss, now 34, performed on Glee from 2010 to 2015.
His character broke new ground on television for his same-sex relationship with fellow high schooler Kurt, played by Chris Colfer.
Criss also went on to win an Emmy for his performance as gay spree killer Andrew Cunanan in American Crime Story: Versace.For Criss, however, who is straight in real life, hitting it big with two gay characters has wrought both praise and headaches.