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Daniel Durant looks like he would fit in so well in an apocalyptic drama/video game reminiscent of The Last of Us or even an HBO series!!!
Kudos to whoever hired him for the ASL edition of the HBO series!!! π€π»πππ«Άπ»πππππ₯°
Part 6 of Daniel Durant being charming and adorable just because I miss doing these!!!
61. I'm sorry for sounding like a broken record or a proud mom, but Daniel did his first opera in 2024 with Deaf West!!! π₯Ήπ₯Ήπ₯Ήπ₯Ήπ₯Ήπ₯Ήπ₯Ή
62. I'm so excited for these two to get married this summer!!! ππ
63. Is this not the cutest thing you've ever seen in your entire life?
64. I hope he's having the time of his life right now!!!
65. Who wouldn't melt at a smile like that?
66. Mom sandwich alert!!!
67. Britt's not the only one who's blessed that Daniel and the cats are safe from the L.A. fires!!!
68. We still miss and love the Rossi family!!!
69. Britt's Season 33 partner Eric Roberts and his wife Eliza went to see Daniel at American Idiot, and it was so sweet!!!
70. Daniel & Britt are just one couple that I know will never disappoint me!!! π€π»πππ«Άπ»πππππ₯° β¨οΈ Team Sign to Shine always and forever β¨οΈ
Sending a speedy recovery for Daniel!!! π€π»πππ«Άπ»πππππ₯°
Daniel is still killing it, and he's even doing opera now!!!
Beethoven's Fidelio with Deaf West and the L.A. Philharmonic is a truly amazing spectacle!!!
Moritz Stiefel's AU Dating Profile
Name: Moritz Stiefel
Age: 15
Occupation: Artist, Rock Star
Favorite Musical Artists: Green Day, My Chemical Romance, Burning Pool, David Bowie, Bon Jovi
Likes: Working hard at school, being friends with Melchior Gabor, spending time with his friends
Dislikes: Being Abused by His Father, Failure (he's scared of feeling like he failed).
Love Language: Quality Time
ABSOLUTELY!!! π€π»π€ππ€πΈπΆπ¦π
deaf west theatre just announced that theyβre doing american idiot and i am begging for someone to get ANY footage of it, this is so important to me
Part 5 of the adorableness of Daniel (sorry for the delay...)
51. Daniel was just this cute little puppy when he started acting professionally after moving to Los Angeles in 2012. He has come a long way since then.
52. Also, big news for those who don't know, Daniel is a soon-to-be married man!!! Can't wait for the wedding!!!
53. Congrats are also in order for Daniel after he gave an absolutely gorgeous and fabulous performance of the national anthem at last month's Super Bowl!!!
54. A service dog got to meet Daniel when he came to visit his beautiful fiancΓ©e Britt in Morristown, New Jersey for DWTS: Live!!!
55. Look at those green eyes!!!
56. And Daniel's smile always makes me smile!!!
57. I honestly feel like a proud mom every time seeing Daniel and Britt continue to kill it both individually and as a couple!!!
58. Seriously, Daniel & Britt are both living my dream life right now!
59. Seeing Daniel dance on DWTS with Britt truly inspired me in more ways than one! β¨οΈ Team Sign to Shine always and forever β¨οΈ
60. I feel like Daniel and I would be really good friends, like best friends!!! π€π»πππ«Άπ»ππππ₯°π We would support and encourage each other!!!
Daniel Durant on Switched at Birth was just as adorable as he is now!!!
Below, youβll find #160Β gifs of DANIEL N. DURANTΒ in his role of Matthew in Switched At Birth. All GIFs were made by me, so please, donβt claim them as your own. Reposting these GIFs or using them in your own graphics is strictly forbidden. All GIFS under 2 MB and are suitable for roleplay use. Please, like or reblog this post if you plan on saving these GIFs, of if you found this helpful in any way, shape, or form. Thank you, and enjoy.
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Tomorrow, Daniel Durant performs pregame at Super Bowl LVIII with an exciting performance of the national anthem!!!
π€π»πππ«Άπ»ππππ₯°π I can't wait!!! Who else is excited? β¨οΈ Team Sign to Shine always and forever β¨οΈ
Daniel & Britt β¨οΈ Team Sign to Shine β¨οΈ appreciation post to celebrate their engagement!!!
Look how happy they are!!!
Cutest family engagement ever!!!
Britt's ring is so beautiful, and so are they!!!
π€π»πππ«Άπ»ππππ₯°π β¨οΈ Team Sign to Shine always and forever β¨οΈ
My answers to the Daniel Durant tag:
1. How were you introduced to Daniel?
I just barely knew about Daniel before he was announced as a contestant on Season 31 of Dancing with the Stars in 2022, but now I'm a lifelong fan!
2. Moment that made you fall in love with Daniel?
The moment that made me fall in love with Daniel was when he got a sweet and touching message from his CODA mom Marlee Matlin on Good Morning America to promote the then-upcoming season of DWTS!
3. Character you relate to most/have strongest connection with?
Ooh... that's a tough question. I think I'd say maybe Leo, mainly because he's strong, and he loves his family. Plus, how hot is he?
4. Favorite Daniel and Marlee moment?
I can't pick just one.
5. Favorite Daniel & Britt moment?
Literally, all of them! π€π»πππ«Άπ»πππππ₯° β¨οΈ Team Sign to Shine always and forever β¨οΈ
6. Daniel moment that made you want to give him a hug?
I always feel really bad for Daniel whenever he gets emotional, tears up, and/or starts crying because he's high up there on my hug list, but one that really stuck out to me and still continues to make me really emotional to this day would probably be when he told Britt a really heartbreaking story about how his birth mother left him when he was just a baby and revealed that she tragically passed away from cancer.
7. Favorite character?
All of them for different reasons.
8. Most heartbreaking scene in his whole career so far?
Check out my X for Day 13 of the 24 Days of Daniel challenge that I did leading up to his birthday.
9. Favorite quote/line?
"Who Wouldn't Want More Moms?"
10. Favorite TV performance?
All of his dances on DWTS with Britt, especially their Jazz!
11. Favorite CODA Daniel moment?
When he tells his on-screen sister that he and their parents will be fine without her and to follow her dreams. Such a true message.
12. Favorite Deaf West Spring Awakening Daniel moment?
The scene before the song Touch Me.
13. Favorite Lori and Mary moment with Daniel?
There are far too many to count. Daniel has 2 of the absolute sweetest moms in the whole world.
14. Favorite Daniel and Alex moment?
That's like choosing between my children. I don't have a favorite because they're all amazing!
15. Favorite Switched at Birth Daniel moment?
Definitely in the series finale when Marlee's character takes Matthew in off the street.
16. Genre/role you'd love to see Daniel take on?
I'd be excited to see him in any role, to be honest, because I'd still be rooting for him even if he was playing a villainous character. It's an unconditional fan love thing, you know.
17. Silliest Daniel moment?
I will never not laugh when Daniel is silly.
18. Cutest Daniel moment?
There are way too many to count or even pick. Daniel is always so cute.
19. What does Daniel mean to you?
Daniel is part of the reason that I chose to major in ASL in college, and I can't imagine my life without him in it.
20. Special (belated) birthday message to Daniel?
Happy birthday to the cutest, funniest, most kindhearted person that we're so lucky and grateful to have on this Earth with us, including but not limited to Britt Stewart. Happy birthday, Daniel Durant! π€π»πππ«Άπ»πππππ₯° Keep killing it and being the amazing person you are, Daniel, and never ever forget how much we love you!!! β¨οΈ Team Sign to Shine always and forever β¨οΈ
Belated Daniel Durant birthday tag (sorry, I've been busy). Feel free to repost with how you would answer these questions. Love y'all. π€π»
1. How were you introduced to Daniel?
2. Moment that made you fall in love with Daniel?
3. Character you relate to most/have strongest connection with?
4. Favorite Daniel and Marlee moment?
5. Favorite Daniel & Britt moment?
6. Daniel moment that made you want to give him a hug?
7. Favorite character?
8. Most heartbreaking scene in his whole career so far?
9. Favorite quote/line?
10. Favorite TV performance?
11. Favorite CODA Daniel moment?
12. Favorite Deaf West Spring Awakening Daniel moment?
13. Favorite Lori and Mary moment with Daniel?
14. Favorite Daniel and Alex moment?
15. Favorite Switched at Birth Daniel moment?
16. Genre/role you'd love to see Daniel take on?
17. Silliest Daniel moment?
18. Cutest Daniel moment?
19. What does Daniel mean to you?
20. Special birthday message to Daniel?
Sweet birthday message for such a sweet person!!! π€π»πππ«Άπ»πππππ₯°
Happy Birthday to Daniel Durant! π€π»ππ
Itβs been so fun watching Danielβs career blossom since doing Deaf West Spring Awakening. Canβt wait to see what he does next!
Thank you @mrsm3w and everyone who got me to 25 reblogs!
I'm thinking about doing a Daniel Durant tag here on Tumblr for Daniel's 34th birthday!
Please feel free to give me some ideas for questions for the tag!!! π€π»
I'm thinking about doing a Daniel Durant tag here on Tumblr for Daniel's 34th birthday!
Please feel free to give me some ideas for questions for the tag!!! π€π»
Daniel Durant's dump from yesterday (October 7th) was a cultural sigh of relief for any fan who was concerned about him not posting much this year, particularly during the summer...
The view of them down by the cruise ship!!! We won!!! β¨οΈ Team Sign to Shine always and forever β¨οΈ
A couple who goes on adventures together stays together!
Britt was more than happy to let Daniel see her in a white dress, which was quite possibly a wedding dress, let alone pose for a photo with him. Take that, silly, outdated superstitions that have no power over them whatsoever!
Looking good as always!
Daniel just being as adorable as ever! π€π»πππ«Άπ»ππππ₯°π
First post in my Daniel Durant Character Headcanon series: James Kennedy (Netflix's YOU; Season 2 Episode 6 "Farewell, My Bunny.")
1. James Kennedy was born 3 weeks before his mother's due date and became so colicky that not long after he was born, he had to spend a few weeks in the NICU. He was the youngest of 3 because his mother had already had 2 daughters, both of whom were older than their baby brother James. He was definitely closer to one of his sisters than the other, but there was love between all 3 of the siblings. The doctors told his mother that he was deaf when he was a baby, and his mother and both of his sisters decided to learn sign language to communicate with him. James never knew who his father was because he left before his son was born. James had a very vivid imagination since he was the baby in his family and would cry if his middle older sister tried to leave him. His oldest sister had a drug problem as an adult, and young James would often try to get a hold of her, but to no avail. He would catch the flu a lot and get sent home from school quite frequently. His middle older sister would take care of him whenever his mom or oldest sister were away or busy and comforted him whenever he was scared or sad. Whenever his sister would ask him if he ever wanted to have kids, he would sign, "I'm not ready for that yet."
2. James met Love Quinn in college, and they traveled a lot together throughout their relationship. His middle older sister would often tell his future wife to try to be careful with him, but she also knew that her little brother would never do anything to hurt anyone, not even his own future wife. Love promised her future sister-in-law that the former would take good care of the latter's little brother, which Love did a mostly good job of.
3. When James's mom told him that his oldest sister had passed away from an unfortunate drug overdose, his middle older sister reached out to him and sent him her condolences, and she discreetly told her baby brother that she was pregnant with her first child. Even though he was surprised about his big sister being pregnant while he was still reeling from such a hard loss, he was also very happy for his sister and her partner getting ready to bring a new life into the world. By the time his baby niece was born, James went straight to the hospital to visit and support his sister through the birth, and it was worth it.
4. When James and Love got married, Love's younger twin brother Forty and James's mom, sister, and niece came for their wedding. Because Love's parents were incredibly distant towards both of their children, she was only ever really close to her brother growing up, but her mother still approved James.
5. James's family was still quite happy for him getting married to Love, and they would continue to send him sweet messages on his birthdays and even his 1-year wedding anniversary.
6. When James's middle older sister heard that he was sick, she supported him going into remission for his illness.
7. James's death hit his mom and sister really hard, to say the least. They were absolutely devastated when they found out that their son and brother had died, and they cried at his cremation. His middle older sister would cry often at night and miss her baby brother and wish that he had been able to get out of his situation with his widow, Love Quinn, and find happiness with whatever he had planned to do with his life. Forty comforted James's middle older sister, and the once close sisterly relationship that James's widow and his middle older sister had begun to develop when he and Love first met had become quite distant, but it was also evident that both women still had quite a mutual love and grief for their husband and brother, even though James's sister was understandably quite weary and concerned about her sister-in-law seemingly treating her brother like a baby, which he wasn't, and also emitting concerning and dependent behavior towards him in the moments leading up to his death, and it ultimately made the moment where James's middle older sister found out that his wife had killed him a betrayal to the former. His sister went to therapy for all of the trauma caused by her sister-in-law killing her brother.
Long story short, James Kennedy deserved so much better! π€π»ππ₯Ίππ€§π€ππ€π¦π«
Part 4 of the Daniel Nicholas Durant cute and emotional appreciation post:
31. My heart just melts knowing that Daniel Nicholas Durant was born on December 24th, 1989. He was born a gift to both his family and the whole world.
32. Daniel hugging Marlee never fails to warm my heart!
33. Awww... sleepy Daniel is so cute!
34. Those puppy dog eyes when he signs "sorry" are so freaking adorable!
35. Daniel with children is enough to melt anyone's heart.
36. Daniel: (signs) "I love you." Us: "We love you, too!"
37. OMG! Look at little Daniel! Cuteness overload!
38. Daniel Durant + Britt Stewart = Most Beautiful and Amazing DWTS Couple Ever! π€π»πππ«Άπ»ππππ₯°π β¨οΈ Team Sign to Shine always and forever β¨οΈ
39. Minnesota football cutie pie throwback alert!
40. Daniel looks cute wearing anything, even a hospital gown!
Aww... Look at them!
Happy 8th Anniversary Deaf West Spring Awakening! π₯Ήπ₯Ή
Pictures curtesy of Alex Boniello
Part 3 (a long-awaited one) because I love Daniel so much!
21. My A for effort edit of what Daniel would look like as a zombie... It's not perfect, but at least I tried.
22. This pic of Daniel standing with his legs in the pool is nothing short of β¨οΈ SPECTACULAR β¨οΈ !!!
23. Daniel with Caroline Kay at a workshop for his Deaf West musical Love, Lies, and What Could Be is incredible in every sense of the word.
24. This scene of Daniel's episode in Chicago Med, affectionately titled, "Look Closely and You Might Hear the Truth," was emotional torture for many Daniel fans, myself included! I'm still quite upset that he wasn't nominated for an Emmy for it, but it's fine!
25. Look at this little Viking cutie!
26. Daniel looks amazing wearing his π€π» necklace, and he looked especially dapper with his girlfriend Britt at their debut premiere as a couple: Creed III!
27. No words! π€π»
28. Even when he got severely jetlagged during the week of Mother's Day, he still sent a sweet message to all of the mothers out there, including the moms in his life who have shown him love throughout his life.
29. Daniel happily visiting in his birth state of Michigan in 2019 for D-PAN was a blessing for so many of his CHAMP fans!
30. And, of course, there's the cultural reset that is the DB podcast, which made my heart happy and warm when it came out on July 17th, and still does to this day! π€π»πππ«Άπ»πππππ₯°β¨οΈ
I will definitely make a Part 4 at some point.
Daniel Durant & Britt Stewart Podcast Interview Review: 10 π€π»π€π»π€π»π€π»π€π»π€π»π€π»π€π»π€π»π€π»/10
First of all, they both served in their looks. Daniel's shirt is giving Hawaii vibes and Britt's braids??? Chef's kiss! Also, they're giving Mr. and Mrs. vibes with their matching necklaces, and I. Am. Here. For. IT!!!
Their love story is the ULTIMATE romance movie in the making! The way they look at each other is so cute to me!!! My heart...
These are in my heart forever and always! I'm glad that they're as happy as they make us both individually and together! π€π»πππ«Άπ»πππππ₯° Keep killing it and being the amazing people and gorgeous couple you are, Daniel & Britt, and never ever forget how much we love you!!! β¨οΈ Team Sign to Shine always and forever β¨οΈ
The only complaint I have about Alex & April's wedding is that Daniel couldn't make it, but it's fine. I'm sure that Daniel sent his love.
I was hoping that Daniel Durant was going to be there as one of Alex's best men, but I'm sure that he was there in spirit.
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I canβt believe this. Alex and Aprilβs first dance song is Up from Sing Street. I never thought of it as such a romantic song until now. This is so freaking cute.
Where are my fellow DWSA/Sing Street fans? We gotta celebrate. I feel like my two worlds are colliding.
Video from @brundlesky on Instagram (Sky Lakota Lynchβs Instagram story)
Britt (and Daniel, of course) July dump appreciation Tumblr post because why not?
I could tell that Daniel was excited to experience Britt's home state of Colorado and teach ASL there and share his story! I have had a feeling since the semifinals that they had quite a special partnership!
Also, Britt in Minnesota just makes my heart really happy!!!
My heart goes out to Hudson and his amazing brother Orlando and his equally amazing humans/parents, and I hope that Hudson feels better soon.
Here's an appreciation Tumblr post for "DWTS" Season 31's badass king and queen and one of my favorite celebrity couples (Daniel Durant & Britt Stewart)!!! π€π»πππ«Άπ»ππππ₯°π
Before coming out as a couple! They're so awesome and adorable, and their dances were all a treat for all of us "DWTS" fans!
After making their relationship official! What can I say? I love them!!!
β¨οΈ Team Sign to Shine always and forever β¨οΈ
Daniel Durant's episode of Chicago Med on NBC and his performance as a whole simultaneously warmed, melted, and broke my heart, but this scene especially DESTROYED my heart!
Daniel N. Durant and Alex Boniello collaborated to create an absolutely iconic version of Moritz Stiefel in the Deaf West production of Spring Awakening (I think John Gallagher Jr., the OG Moritz, would be proud of them)!!!
Daniel and Alex's brotherly best friend bond is so amazing to see. Who else wants to see them work together again someday? I know I do! I know that Britt and April would definitely be in the audience watching and supporting them and being the most amazing partners/spouses/sister-in-laws EVER!!!
I love how Daniel talks about how Alex has become like a brother to him during the process of doing the show together! It's so cute!
I imagine that Britt and April are probably really proud of Daniel and Alex right now.
Not just talented actors playing 2 sides of a similar character, but also adorable uncles and soul brothers to each other.
Wouldn't it be amazing if Daniel & Britt and Alex & April double dated? Not only would it be an adorable DWSA Moritz reunion, but it would also be a new bonding experience for the ladies in their lives!!! π€π»πππ€ππ€ππππ«Άπ»πΆ
Shoutout to whoever it was that casted both Daniel and Alex as 2 different sides of the same character of Moritz in DWSA!!!
They said that Alex's role as the Voice of Moritz is serving as Moritz's inner rock star, but I would argue that Daniel and Alex are both rock stars!!!
The show in it of itself was an amazing opportunity for both deaf and hearing actors to work together and for both deaf and hearing audiences to get to experience things equally together, which I love about accessible projects like the movie CODA, and, as someone who has autism, I personally think there should be more of those kinds of projects that are accessible to everybody, and I mean, EVERYBODY, regardless who they are or what accommodations they have for certain things.
Dude, the foreshadowing with Daniel reaching for the gun in Alex's hands was so powerful and it just started to shatter my heart into literally a thousand pieces at least and made me feel even worse for Moritz. π₯Ίππ€§ Poor baby lost hope on going on with life...
Long story short, if y'all told me that Daniel and Alex were brothers who were separated at birth, I would have absolutely no problem believing you!
Except for Fanny Gabor, who was like a second mother to him, pretty much every adult in Moritz Stiefel's life treated him so horribly, and it just makes me feel so bad for him. This poor, adorable, sweet, pure little puppy boy whom I just want to give a hug the size of the entire universe did absolutely nothing wrong. He was just trying his best, but the teachers at his school, even his own parents, refused to give the benefit of the effing doubt for at least putting in some effort. Fanny Gabor was the only one who actually saw potential in him, as did Melchior. Moritz's father abused his son after supposedly finding out that he "failed" when he was just asking him a question...
I think that Moritz's father was an alcoholic who just saw the worst in his son without even showing him as much love as Fanny Gabor did. Moritz would've had a much happier life if his bestie Melchi's mother had adopted Moritz and helped him escape the situation. Moritz had an awful home life, and I feel really sad for him.
Daniel Durant's journey has been quite an amazing sight to behold, from Deaf West Spring Awakening to CODA to Dancing with the Stars and beyond. @dwsavideos, I would love to see a longer video from you on this adorable and talented sweetheart at some point!!!
Daniel Durant is just so talented and adorable, and I will continue to say it until the day I die, and even after that. He's just so gosh darn precious, and there's no doubt that he's going to be one of the cutest dads ever one day!!! π€π»ππππ«β¨οΈπ«Άπ»