9 fun facts about Chicago Fire star Taylor Kinney (you might be surprised to learn)

MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - JUNE 18: Taylor Kinney attends The "Chicago Med" Photocall as part of the 61st Monte Carlo TV Festival at the Grimaldi Forum on June 18, 2022 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/WireImage)
MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - JUNE 18: Taylor Kinney attends The "Chicago Med" Photocall as part of the 61st Monte Carlo TV Festival at the Grimaldi Forum on June 18, 2022 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/WireImage) /
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CHICAGO, IL – OCTOBER 30: Taylor Kinney attends the press junket for “One Chicago” on October 30, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – OCTOBER 30: Taylor Kinney attends the press junket for “One Chicago” on October 30, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images) /

From the very first episode of Chicago Fire, Taylor Kinney has been a central part of the cast in his role as Lieutenant Kelly Severide. He’s appeared in more than 200 episodes (and counting) across the One Chicago franchise and has long been one of the most beloved members of the entire franchise.

While Kinney has had many roles over the years, his time as Severide has become one of his most iconic roles and is now often the first role to come to mind when thinking about the actor.

Kinney might be best known to One Chicago fans as Lieutenant Kelly Severide, but there is so much more to the man behind the character than meets the eye — including a few surprising talents and past roles that might leave fans surprised!

Did Taylor Kinney date Lady Gaga?

Taylor Kinney and Lady Gaga indeed dated back in the day. In fact, they were even engaged at one time!

The pair met back in 2011 when Kinney appeared alongside Gaga in the music video for her song, “You and I.” After hitting off, the pair dated for four years before becoming engaged on Valentine’s Day 2015. Sadly, the pair broke things off in July 2016, more than a year after their engagement was first announced.