Favorite on-screen and off-screen parent-child dynamic between 2 talented and beautiful actors (Daniel Durant and Marlee Matlin)!!! My personal DWSA headcanon is that Fanny Gabor has such a close relationship with Moritz Stiefel because she was also abused by one of her parents as a child, but she didn't let that affect her in the same way that Moritz was affected gravely by the abuse his father dealt him when he found out that he "failed". I also think it's possible that she appointed herself as Moritz's distant yet loving guardian when he was just born and knew that someday the boy and her own son Melchior would become friends. That's why I think Fanny is so sweet to Moritz because she's been in his life for a little longer than Moritz implied to remember.
LOVE YOUR DANIEL DURANT POSTS! I, too, am a big fan of his and I have watched his performance of "Don't Do Sadness" more times than I can count.
Aww... that's very sweet of you. π€π»πππ«Άπ»ππππ₯°π
Moritz Stiefel (Daniel Durant) - Deaf West Spring Awakening [An appreciation Tumblr post]
First off, one of Disney's first-ever deaf princes/heroes/protagonists, anyone? Daniel's signing is pure magic and is giving royalty vibes! Heck yeah! You go, you rock star for the deaf community! π€π»
My heart always broke for Moritz when he began spiraling into contemplating and even committing suicide after his father got angry at him for doing absolutely nothing wrong and trying to tell his dad that failing is just a part of life. Poor baby...
The number "And Then There Were None" and the Deaf West rendition in particular is giving slumber party vibes, and I'm here for it.
Who else wants to see a Spring Awakening movie so that we can see the backstories of all the characters? I know I do!
As Batman once famously said, "You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain," but sweet and adorable Moritz was never a villain. Another reason Moritz deserved so much better...
Those precious hands... I CAN'T! π₯Ίππ€§
Aww... Poor Moritz just couldn't catch a break.
I'm sure that Moritz must've been just plain adorable as a baby/little kid!
Moritz, being a gentleman and baby girl simultaneously while sweetly putting Ilse's coat on her, is so freaking cute. My heart! I wish he would've said yes to staying at Ilse's and playing pirates!
I would love to do a DWSA Moritz Stiefel headcanon Tumblr post at some point... Let me know what headcanons y'all have so that I can include some of those in there as well!
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
Deaf West Spring Awakening Moritz Stiefel appreciation post because the poor thing deserved better. π¦π€ππ€π₯Ίπ€§π€π»
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
Sending a speedy recovery for Daniel!!! π€π»πππ«Άπ»πππππ₯°
25 posts!
Yes!!! π€π»πππ«Άπ»ππππ₯°πππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»
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
Okay, Spring Awakening fans, I have a serious question for y'all.
In the beginning of "The B*tch of Living," Moritz sings about seeing an angel in a dream. So, the question is, who do y'all think the angel is?