Crisstopher Rick Chros is the underemployed but generally good-natured boy toy (and eventual husband) of Liz Lemon, played by James Marsden and introduced in season 6. Initially meeting with Jack Donaghy's disapproval, Liz stays in the relationship and finds Criss to be a very compatible partner. A desire to adopt a child leads to Criss and Liz's marriage in the season 7 episode Mazel Tov, Dummies!.