Justice and equality for New York!
Friday night, New York governor Andrew Cuomo signed the state's marriage equality bill after it passed in the senate with a 33-to-29 vote. Immediately after, celebrities took to Twitter to celebrate progress in the northeast!
DeGeneres (who publicly came out on the cover of Time in 1997) wed de Rossi in August 2008, following the May 2008 California Supreme Court ruling that same sex couples have the right to marry. Related: Celebs react to the Prop 8 Supreme Court hearings Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. Subscribe to newsletters Enter […]
DeGeneres (who publicly came out on the cover of Time in 1997) wed de Rossi in August 2008, following the May 2008 California Supreme Court ruling that same sex couples have the right to marry. Related: Celebs react to the Prop 8 Supreme Court hearings Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. Subscribe to newsletters Enter […]
"I can't stop crying," Lady Gaga tweeted. "We did it kids… The revolution is ours to fight for love, justice and equality. Rejoice, New York, and propose. We did it!"
Neil Patrick Harris, who has two children with his partner David Burtka, tweeted a plea to the senate earlier in the day Friday. "I'd sure love to get married," he wrote. "Please, New York Senate, vote in favor of marriage equality today. My family would really appreciate it."
The Hustle actress and her family left the Catholic Church when she learned her brother Michael was gay. “The whole family converted to Episcopalianism after my older brother came out,” Hathaway told British GQ in May 2011. “Why should I support an organization that has a limited view of my beloved brother?” Thank You! You […]
The Hustle actress and her family left the Catholic Church when she learned her brother Michael was gay. “The whole family converted to Episcopalianism after my older brother came out,” Hathaway told British GQ in May 2011. “Why should I support an organization that has a limited view of my beloved brother?” Thank You! You […]
Following the passage of gay marriage, the How I Met Your Mother star exclaimed: "IT PASSED! Marriage equality in New York! Yes! Progress! Thank you everyone who worked so hard on this! A historic night!
Comedian Steve Martin celebrated the news as well. "Alec Baldwin, now we can get married!" he joked.
"OK, but if you play that effing banjo after eleven o'clock," Baldwin, 53, quipped. More seriously, the 30 Rock actor congratulated LGBT activist Cynthia Nixon "for all her hard work on behalf of marriage equality."
Pitt’s New Orleans foundation has raised finances to build over 50 homes for those displaced by Hurricane Katrina. “We hope to see a huge change here,” Pitt has said. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. Subscribe to newsletters Enter your email Please enter a valid email. Subscribe By signing up, I agree to the Terms […]
Pitt’s New Orleans foundation has raised finances to build over 50 homes for those displaced by Hurricane Katrina. “We hope to see a huge change here,” Pitt has said. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. Subscribe to newsletters Enter your email Please enter a valid email. Subscribe By signing up, I agree to the Terms […]
When a fan critically asked Baldwin if he'd "read the Bible," the actor replied: "It's all cool, honey. Jesus is down with the gay marriage thing. He called me. In fact, he's very happy."
Other celebs who voiced their support for equality? Katy Perry, Lance Bass, Lea Michele, Kathy Griffin, John Legend and Josh Groban.
