These Hollywood A-Listers Have Gay Parents

If there's one person who supports LGBTQ, it's Ally Sheedy, the star of her famous role in The Breakfast Club. It feels like just the other day the teen actress was in detention, but now, the star is in her '50s and not only does she have a lesbian mother, Charlotte, but her daughter, Rebecca, also came out.

Sheedy has seen and been through it all with her mother and daughter both being gay, she expressed how she disapproves of other family members who judge their loved ones based on their sexuality. Sheedy confronts the world by asking "do you love them or not?" because their sexuality shouldn't make a difference in how to treat someone.

The famous actor, Robert De Niro, once made a tribute film for his beloved father, Robert De Niro Sr who has passed away. In the tribute titled Remembering the Artist, De Niro shared written documentation from his father and his struggles with homosexuality.

De Niro's father was a famous painter who expressed that his artwork as well as being gay were both painful difficulties he had to endure. Some of the journal entries written said "I am passed the point where I can walk the streets looking for a gallery or a lover".

If it weren't for the bravery of Rosie O'Donnell who came out as a lesbian to the world, actress, Rene Russo might have kept her moms sexuality a secret. During an interview on Good Morning America, Russo teared up and shared that thanks to Russo, she will share her feelings towards homosexuality.

Russo expressed that when she was young, her father left her which left just her and her mother. Her mother along with other lesbians became her only support system and they raised her and cared for her growing up.

When it came to Dorothy Dandrige's childhood, her mother, Ruby along with her mother's female lover, Geneva Williams was tough on the star and her sister. From a young age, her mother would push them towards a stage where Geneva would force them to practice on repeat.

Despite a rough childhood and having to practice performing until dropping, Dorothy became the first African-American to be nominated for an Oscar as the best actress in the film Carmen Jones in 1954.

Jennifer Grey, the star of the hit film, Dirty Dancing, expressed her gratitude to the world in an interview with People Magazine in 2015. Her gratitude was for her father, Oscar-winning Joel Grey for his ability to finally be himself.

Jennifer's father came out to the world as gay when he was 82 years old. The actress told People Magazine that she's thankful that her father can now walk the world with no shame for who he is. Her father finally feels safe and accepted in the world and can love who he loves freely and the star feels that's the way things should be.

While growing up, Marvin Gaye, the performer, was mocked by the public due to his father being gay. This was traumatizing to experience as a child whose father was being rumored as gay and his mother being asked endless questions based on the rumors of Marvin Gay Sr.

When his mother was asked about homosexuality, she responded by saying that she is unsure of whether it was true or not because Marvin Gay Sr. often enjoyed wearing her clothing. Marvin then grew up and added an "e" to the end of his name and when he performed on Midnight Special in 1974 his father arrived in drag. Sadly, ten years after this event, Marvin Gay Sr shot his son during a fight.

Vanessa Redgrave from the 1966's Blow up is the daughter of the famous British actor, Michael Redgrave. Michael was working alongside his writing partner when he was making his biography and had the intention of letting the world know he was bisexual but ultimately it was never included in the final draft.

Vanessa, his daughter, never gave any confirmation of the subject of her father being gay. Later on, in 2011, Vanessa's daughter, Joely, also denied the claim made in another biography that Michael was once seen in bed with another man, supposedly Vanessas's husband.

Natasha Richardson's father, Tony Richardson, was married to Vanessa Redgrave from the time of 1962 to 1967. Tony had told his daughter, Natasha to never chose the easy road in life and that it's best to make the hard decisions to be happy.

Her father, Tony, was an Oscar-winning actor who was bisexual however he never let the world know and kept his sexuality private. Sadly, her father passed away from AIDS in 1991 and Natasha passed away 18 years after during a Ski accident.

Another star who was raised by gay parents was Alison Bechdel. Her experience growing up with a homosexual father who couldn't be gayer if he tried, was the inspiration behind her graphic memoir "Fun Home".

Bechdel lived with her father who she claims is almost as gay as Marcel Proust was interesting, to say the least as she was discovering herself and her sexuality. Bechdel's father was a closet gay and she was a becoming lesbian which made a comical story used for a broadway musical.

Steve Forbes's father, Malcolm Forbes, was allegedly always gay, however, the news only came out after his passing in 1990. According to OutWeek Magazine, Malcolm Forbes was homosexual and they titled their article "The Secret Gay Life of Malcolm Forbes".

After the article from OutWeek Magzine, Donald Trump also outed him in "Trump: Surviving at the Top" while he was running for president in 1996! Steve Forbes announced his father's sexuality by saying that "you don't have to approve of something that someone does to have compassion and love".

The famous Anne Heche, also known to be the ex-girlfriend of Ellen DeGeneres, wrote in her 2001 memoir titled "Call Me Crazy" about her upbringing with a bisexual father. The memoir was released a year after her exclusive breakup with Ellen.

The memoir spoke about her sexual abuse from her father who showed signs of being homosexual with his extrovert flamboyant personality and passed away from AIDS in 1983. It also speaks about her resentment towards her mother who opened her own counseling business to cure homosexuality.

Liza Minelli's father, Vincente Minelli, was married a total of four times during her upbringing, the most well-known partner was Judy Garland. During her father's time in New York directing musicals, he was out of the closet being his true gay self but he changed once he moved to Hollywood.

Biographer, Emanuel Levy, wrote that he feels Vincente repressed his true self once he was in Hollywood and wasn't openly gay as he was in New York. Liza's parents divorced when she was only five years old and she appreciates her father for inspiring her dreams and her mother for inspiring her drive in life.

Actress Judy Garland's birth name is Frances Gumm, daughter of vaudevillians of Grand Rapids. When Judy was young, her family had to move from Minnesota to California due to her father allegedly making moves toward male ushers.

Judy and her family moved when she was five years old. Later on in life, Judy became the star of The Wizard of Oz and was given the title "the Elvis of homosexuals" meaning the ultimate gay icon.

Having parents that are supportive and accepting of you no matter what is the best thing a child could ask for. These famous parents gave nothing but unconditional love to their children throughout their struggles even when it came to them coming out as LGBTQ. Despite the criticism their children received from time to time, these famous stars stuck with their children.

Daughter of famous Johnny Depp, Lily-Rose Depp came out as sexually fluid, meaning that she is anything but 100% straight. The 19-year-old expressed that children shouldn't have to label their sexuality and Johnny Depp supported his daughter by wearing a "We Are You" shirt while on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Lily-Rose Depp along with French actress and model, Vanessa Paradis claims it's not a fuss like everyone makes it out to be. Johnny made it known to the world that his daughter and he talk about anything and everything so he supports her no matter what. The Pirates of the Caribean actor said children will make their own decisions and parents should just be supportive.

If you have watched The Breakfast Club, you'll know the actress Ally Sheedy. The star was brought up by her mother who was a lesbian, so it's not surprising that the actress herself is supportive of LGBTQ. When her son, Beckett Lansbury expressed that he was transgender, she was encouraging through it all.

Sheedy's main question for parents is "do you love that person or not?" because she doesn't understand family judging family. During Becket's coming out, they interviewed with Boom! The lawyered podcast and the actress told the world that she made a vow to support her child no matter what journey Beckett wants to go with.

The actress from Moonlighting is no newcomer to being supportive of LGBTQ movements and rights. The actress told Flagstaff Business News, that she will stand for her beliefs and in 2010, she won the Golden Gate Award at the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD).

Shepherds' own two daughters have both come out as LGBTQ, daughter Clementine ford, 38, came out in 2009 with her girlfriend Linda Perry. Clementine is now married with two children to actor Cyrus Wilcox after years of struggling with her sexual identity. The second daughter, Ariel Shepherd, 30, also came out with her girlfriend a year later in 2010.

The 58-year-old NBA legend as well as the HIV activist, Magic Johnson has always looked out for his gay son EJ. His son, EJ is openly gay and is well known for his role in Rich Kids of Beverly Hills. Since then he has been a commentator and guest host for many entertainment shows. EJ told his parents, Magic and Cookie, about his homosexuality when he was 17 years old and both parents have been supportive ever since.

After being seen holding hands with another male, TMZ publicized his sexuality when he was 20 years old. Both parents stood by his side when he came out for himself to the world. Magic said that being a parent is about loving your child no matter what they decide. On The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Magic said he and Cookie are happy and proud of their amazing son EJ.

The infamous singer Sting and his wife, Trudie Styler, are the best parents that Eliot (CoCo) Sumner could ask for. When the 27-year-old musician came out while dating a woman she expressed that she doesn't want to label herself as anything and her parents were right on board. Sting once said in a 1996 interview with The Advocate, that everyone has a gay gene so the business of sexuality is bizarre.

Elliot feels blessed to have two parents who are both considered to be as evolved as parents can be in this world. Sting has been completely supportive and open-minded toward Elliot's decisions on sexuality.

Turns out, that actress Sally Field is exactly the type of woman you would think she is. The star has a big heart and would do anything for the people that she loves. The field has a 30-year-old son, the writer, and producer Samuel Greisman who came out as homosexual, and Sally being the loyal person she is, supported him.

During an interview with SiriusXM radio, Sally mentioned that she was sympathetic and caring while her son was figuring out his sexuality growing up, Sally mentioned that she hoped that he would accept himself. The recipient of the 2012 Ally for Equality Award from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) wrote an open letter in support of the HRC in 2014.

You may recognize Cynthia Nixon from her famous performance in Sex and the City. The actress has a son, Samuel Joseph Mozes also referred to as Steph, who came out as transgender. In 2018, Cynthia made a post on Instagram showing her support for her son for graduating as well as marking the day of #TDOA (Trans Day of Action).

The actress, Cynthia, is a believer in being who you want to be and is married to a woman making her open-minded to sexuality. Her Instagram post was the first public recognition the actress made regarding her son being trans but it was heartfelt and full of pride.

The daughter of Sharon Osbourne and rock star, Ozzy Osbourne has been brought up to embrace her sexuality as she wants. Kelly Osbourne expressed her ideas about homosexuality on television in 2017 with Pride Source stating that "everybody is gay" claiming that it's a natural human thing.

Kelly stated that there's no specific gender that is worthy of love and she will love who she wants. Her parents couldn't be more proud of her and her fluidity when it comes to her sexuality. Both Kelly's parents have been open-minded to the idea of being gay and as long as the person their child is dating treats them right, that's all that matters.

Another star who is known for supporting their child's sexuality is Belinda Carlisle, the Go-Go singer. Belinda's son, James Duke Mason, told his mother he was gay when he was only 14 years old. Belinda was honest in her interview with MetroUK saying that even though it was her son, she was still surprised when he told her.

The Go-Go singer was first worried about the world treating her son badly based on struggles she had seen her friends get through, however, she wanted to be there for him through it. The mother and son have attended LGBT rights movements and Belinda is pleased with her LGBTQ following.

Cher has publically been supportive of her son, Chaz Bono's decision to transition and always has been. The infamous singer and actress are known to stand up for LGBTQ rights and HIV/AIDS prevention so it wasn't surprising that she would stand up for her blood. At first, it wasn't easy on either Cher or Chad when he publically announced his transition as the stars received lots of backlash and cruel responses from the media.

Cher mentioned to The Sunday Times that she told her son to do what makes him happy but did admit that it was also hard for her as a mother to go through. Her son is now happy and thriving in his career such as his role in American Horror Story: Cult in 2007 which Cher publically congratulated him on.

The father of singer and songwriter, Miley Cyrus told E! News that he's always been open-minded when it comes to sexuality. After his daughter, Miley, came out as pansexual, he ensured the public knew of his support. Billy stated that the world needs more love than hate and his daughter is having a good time which is all that matters.

Miley told Variety, that she has battled to discover her gender and sexuality and even being bisexual didn't please her as she didn't enjoy being labeled as something. Regardless of her family being very religious and having firm beliefs, the star knew that they would stand by her and her choices.

The parents of Stephen Ira Beatty, Warren, and Annette Bening, were quiet during the time of their son's transition when he was 14 years old. The couple never made any public announcements or comments on the topic for a while and kept their thoughts within their family.

Stephen is now 26 years old and Warren and Annette have started sharing their feelings about their son being trans. All announcements have been encouraging and supportive of their child. During an interview with Vanity Fair in 2016, Beatty shared with the world that Stephen is his hero.

Anne Rice, the novelist of "Interview With a Vampire", is no stranger to being a voice for the LGBTQ community. The novelist is known to be outspoken for the LGBTQ rights and to support the community along with her son Christopher who is part of the gay community himself. Anne has mentioned to NPR of her support for the community long before her son came out.

Anne and her son Christopher have always been close and even co-authored a historical horror novel together so it's not surprising that Anne would be nothing but supportive of his choices. in 2010, Anne quit her religion of Christianity and had enough of the church being against same-sex marriage.

The famous artist and socialite Gloria Vanderbilt is known for her '70s blue jeans, but her son, Anderson Cooper has become famous in his ways. The caring Gloria is the mother of the world's popular CNN anchorman also referred to as a silver fox.

In 2012, Anderson Cooper publically announced that he was gay, however, close people such as friends and family had already known of his homosexuality since he was 20 years old. Gloria was happy that Cooper felt comfortable with coming out to her and expressed in People in 2016 that she celebrates his sexuality.

The singer Barbra Streisand is the mother of the actor and singer, Jason Gould who is a 51-year-old part of the LGBTQ community. Barbra being the proud mother that she is recorded a song with her son for her 2014 Partners album of duets and titled the song "How Deep Is the Ocean".

During an interview, Streisand mentioned that the song's lyrics were saying how she feels towards her son. Gould who was also in the interview expressed his love for his mom and acknowledged how much his mother loves him back.

When it comes to her life and family, the singer Sade prefers to keep things on the down-low. Sade barely shares information regarding her personal life with the public, especially regarding her child, Izaak Theo.

Izaak is Sade's only child and is the opposite of his mother Sade as he posts everything about his personal life all over social media platforms such as Instagram. In October 2016, Izaak came out publically that he was transitioning and was going to be a male. His mother Sade supported him and Izaak even refers to her as his Queen, how sweet is that?

The hostess of Wheel of Fortune, Vanna White is the mother of Nikko Santo Pietro who is dating Jaycee Kesh Akinsanya since 2013. Santo announced to the National Enquirer via The Daily Mail that he and his partner are just lucky to be together in any way that they can and that makes them happy.

Nikko's mother, Vanna, has brought him up to be aware of equality and treat everyone with equal kindness no matter their differences. Nikko aims to pass these good morals onto his children and not treat anyone differently based on gender identity or sexual orientation just as his mother did for him.

Alec Baldwin's gay daughter, Ireland, once spoke to him about intimacy and mentioned that when you're with someone, you're with the person, not the gender that they are. This stuck with Alec and the actor even discussed it on his podcast "Here's the Thing" with Amy Schumer.

Alec's daughter had been dating a woman for a while at the time and opened his eyes to sexual fluidity which he responded with nothing but support and respect. Baldwin himself claims that there is a spectrum when it comes to sexuality but he just isn't built that way even though there are men he loves just as much as anyone in his life.

The famous Isiah Thomas, known as the ex- NBA Hall of Famer, often posts on Instagram with his son Zeke Thomas, the DJ, and music producer. Isiah in 2010, stood by his son for the NOH8 Campaign and shared their views on discrimination. Both Isiah and Zeke are against discrimination and are standing for equality regardless of sexual orientation and gender.

Even though Isiah never publically speaks about his son's gay rights, his actions say plenty about his support. Zeke spoke about his coming out in the Out magazine in 2013 and claims that his parents always knew of his sexuality. The young DJ came out in 2017 and shared his experience of a traumatic sexual assault which lead him down the path of helping others.

The famous singer, Marie Osmond, has been brought up by her mother who practiced the faith of being a Mormon which is a religion which is known for being conservative. Osmond continued to practice her faith however when it came to homosexuality, when her daughter, Jessica Blosil, came out as gay her motherly nature took over and religious beliefs came in second.

During Jessica's coming out, Osmond was by her side throughout it all. On ABC News, Osmand expressed that her daughter should be happy being herself. Osmond quoted Diane Sawyer on ABC News "I don't think God made one color flower. I think he made many." Marie made it clear to the world that she stands by her daughter and her rights.

The Fifty Shades of Grey actress Marcia Gay Harden has shown nothing but care and support for her 14-year-old son Hudson Scheel who has been openly gay to the public. Hudson is also known for his successful makeup skills and has mentioned how much Marcia has taught her growing up. In the memoir "The Seasons of My Mother" Harden expressed her gratitude for Marcia.

The actress Marcia has informed the world that being a parent is all about acceptance for each of your children individually. The pair attended the Family Equality Councils Impact Awards together as Marcia has made it clear her son's future and family one day is important to her.

Both parents of Jack McDermot, Tori Spelling, and Dean McDermott are supportive of their eldest son's sexuality since he came out as gay. After their experience as LGBTQ supportive parents, it was no surprise that they would also be there for their second child, Liam who came out as trans at 15 years old.

McDermott was screening his movie My Fake Boyfriend in June and expressed his gratitude to be able to share the film with both of his children who identify in the LGBTQ community. McDermott has also been seen posting photos in celebration of pride with his family.

Although singer and actress Jennifer Lopez have never publically spoken or declared anything regarding her children's identity or sexuality, during a duet performance her pronouns gave a hint to the public. The star is the mother of 14-year-old twins Max and Emme Muñiz.

During a duet performance, Lopez spoke about Emme and only used pronouns referring to they and them. As quoted by the star "I ask them to sing with me all the time but they won't" Lopez never gave a statement however it's clear to see that she supports her children no matter what and is careful with LGBTQ language.

Using the correct pronouns when it comes to LGBTQ doesn't always come easy, but what matters is that you try. Busy Philipps, mother of Birdie Philipps stated in her podcast "Busy Philipps is Doing Her Best", referring to her child as they/them after Birdie came out as gay.

Busy expressed to her child Birdie that they need to be living their life now the way they want to and it doesn't matter what the world is trying to model their life to be. The emotional conversation between mother and child was focused on Busy supporting her child as long as it makes them happy.

Even if you're not familiar with current LGBTQ+ couples in Hollywood, you've probably heard of Ellen and Portia. These two have been one of the most popular power couples since 2004. Back when they first met, they were very occupied with their careers. Portia was building her modeling and acting career, while Ellen focused on stand-up comedy, which evolved into the creation of the famous Ellen show.

The two love birds got married after four years of being together and still are happily in love. Portia doesn't appear on the Ellen show that often but whenever she does, Ellen never fails to show how much she appreciates her. The two have become one of the most iconic LGBTQ+ couples of our age and are a great example of what true love should look like. Ellen even received a Presidential Medal of Freedom for fighting for LGBTQ+ rights!

Chef, David Burka, and actor, Neil Patrick Harris, are relationship goals in Hollywood. The two were very secretive about their relationship in the past. Luckily, as the world is more open-minded allowing for LGBTQ+ couples to express their love freely, we have been seeing more of this powerful match on the entertainment scene.

Both Neil and David have very successful careers. Neil has made his acting dreams come true, whereas David is now focusing on cooking, which has been his passion for a long time. After keeping their relationship secret and away from the public's eye for five years, the two got engaged and made it official in 2014. They even became parents through surrogacy in 2010 when their twins were born.

Believe it or not, when Jodie Foster made a guest appearance on Late Night with David Letterman, the host made some unbelievable comments about her sexuality, implying that it is sad that she will never be with a man. While this is something you should never tell a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Jodie didn't take it to heart since she was as happy as one can be, married to her partner, Alexandra Hedison.

Foster is considered one of the best actresses in Hollywood and her partner, Alexandra, is a director, artist, as well as a teacher. The two got married back in 2014, only one year after they met. Interestingly, Alexandra Hedison used to date Ellen DeGeneres back in the day and Foster brought two kids into the marriage from her previous relationship with Cydney Bernard. She has two sons, one of whom is pursuing an acting career in hopes of following in his mother's footsteps.

Cara Delevingne began her career in the fashion industry where she became a model at a very young age. Even though Cara always wanted to be famous for something, it didn't seem like modeling was for her. Or at least not the only thing. However, now that she is also acting, Cara has an opportunity to fulfill her dreams under the spotlight. But, of course, we are here to discuss her relationships rather than her career, which is why it's important to mention that she began dating the lovely Ashley Benson.

Benson is a model and actress and is mostly remembered as Hanna Marin in Pretty Little Liars. Besides her role in the teen mystery-drama television series, she also starred in the films Bring It On: In It to Win It, Christmas Cupid, Spring Breakers, Ratter, and Chronically Metropolitan. Sadly enough for the twosome, they ended their relationship in the Spring of 2020. Only time will tell if they'll reconcile in the future.

Here is a truly touching story of an NFL player and his emotional outburst on live TV. Michael Sam, a talented football player, couldn't stay calm when he was drafted to the NFL. He couldn't control his emotions and ended up kissing his boyfriend, Vito Cammisano, on live television. The reactions from the public were mixed but Michael couldn't care less. He was happy and in love.

While Michael pursued his sports career, Vito was an alumnus of the University of Missouri. The two went public with their relationship when they got engaged in January of 2015. Unfortunately, they broke up five months later. The reason for their split is still unknown.

Actress Catherine Bell, known for her work on the TV series JAG and Army Wives, and photographer and event planner, Brooke Daniells, have been together for more than eight years and show no sign of stopping. They got together in 2012, a year after Catherine's separation from actor, Adam Beason, with whom she shares two children.

Both Catherine and Brooke are members of the Church of Scientology, a religious organization started in 1952 whose most famous current spokesperson and member is actor, Tom Cruise.

Now here's a match that nobody was expecting! We were all shocked to see Sarah Paulson, who is 46 years old, dating 78-year old Holland Taylor. These two are a great example that love knows no limits and their relationship is definitely one that's going to be remembered.

You might recognize Holland Taylor from the famous sitcom Two and a Half Men where she starred as Charlie Sheen's character's mother. Sarah Paulson also has a successful acting career with her biggest success being the roles in all seasons of the American Horror Story series. Even though many were shocked by her choice of partner, Sarah couldn't care less about what people think of her and Holland. After all, we always say that age is just a number!

Jenna Lyons is a fashion designer and a successful businesswoman who made a drastic turn in her life. After being married for nine years to none other than artist, Vincent Mazeau, she decided to switch teams and look for love elsewhere. Jenna started dating Courtney Crangi right after she met her in 2011. If you haven't heard about Courtney, she is the sister as well as the business partner of the famous jeweler, Philip Crangi.

Unfortunately, despite them having a good run, the relationship ultimately came to an end. The two broke it off in 2017 when their lives changed once again. Lyons was 49 at the time and she quit her position as the creative director of J. Crew because of poor sales and results. Crangi was 44 at the time the two broke up and she continued working with her brother.

Could there be a better match than a Broadway star and a stylist? Looks like Anthony Wayne got himself a personal stylist when he started dating Kendrell Bowman. Wayne made his debut appearance on Broadway in 2011 in the musical, Anything Goes. He met Kendrell and the two hit it off right away!

The two became inseparable. They happened to be working on the same project, a successful off-broadway musical titled You Make Me Feel Mighty Real: A Sylvester Concert. Wayne was obviously the talented star of the show, whereas Bowman was in charge of directing and designing costumes. The two of them fit well together both in business and in their personal lives, which is why their relationship is so successful!

If you are familiar with the LGBTQ+ scene then you probably know that the Netflix series, Orange Is the New Black, is a pretty big deal in the community. The show played an important role in the lives of Samira Wiley and Lauren Morelli. Lauren Morelli is the writer responsible for the entire show, whereas Samira was one of the leading characters named Poussey Washington.

The two met on set and practically became inseparable. They officially got engaged in 2016 and married one year later. Interestingly, Morelli was previously married to a man but she couldn't neglect the fact that she was attracted to people of the same sex. Hence, she eventually had to let go and follow her heart. Working on the set of Orange Is the New Black helped her come to a realization regarding her sexuality. She got divorced and later fell in love with none other than Samira Wiley.

Nico Tortorella and Bethany Meyers got married in March of 2018. Their wedding was truly spectacular in the New York City courthouse where both of them wore beautiful white gowns. The two finally decided to tie the knot after being together for over 10 years. As you might already know, Nico Tortorella is a popular actor who is also the star of the comedy show called Younger and identifies as genderfluid. Bethany, on the other hand, is a fitness entrepreneur and doesn't know much about acting.

The two are very happy in their marriage, despite their relationship being somewhat untraditional. A strange fact is that they don't live together. They communicate via FaceTime on a daily basis and see each other once a week.

You probably recognize Jesse Tyler Ferguson from the popular TV series, Modern Family. Outside of the show, he decided to start his own family with Justin Mikita. The two love birds got engaged in 2012 and married shortly after in 2013. What's really heart-warming about these two men is not only their lovely relationship but also their act of kindness on their wedding day.

They decided not to take wedding gifts in the traditional manner but rather donate everything to charity. Thus, they kindly asked all wedding guests that, instead of bringing a gift, they donate to the charity "Tie the Knot," which is a marriage equality charity. How kind is that!

Here's George Takei with his significant other, Brad Altman. Even though he is 84 years old, George is living his life to the fullest, enjoying the rewards of his successful career with the love of his life. As you already know, George is no longer a member of the Star Trek franchise cast but his character, Hikaru Sulu, will always be remembered.

George publicly announced that he was gay back in 2008 when he made things official with Brad Altman, the popular actor, and writer. The two of them have been sharing their lives for more than 18 years. Interestingly, the unbeatable duo even appeared on a couples' gameshow called The Newlywed Game and they won $10, 000 which they gave to a charity of their choice. They chose to donate the money to the Japanese American National Museum.

Samantha Fox, the former model, and singer married her long-time partner Linda Olsen. They got married at a beautiful ceremony in Epping Forest, Essex, the United Kingdom, on a beautiful June Saturday (2022).

It was supposed to happen two years ago, but, as we all know, COVID19 had different plans. Sam, now 56, was a huge star in the 1980s with her hit "Touch Me". She stunned guests with a white strapless gown and sparkly detailing. She also had a beautiful bouquet of beautiful pink roses.

Next up are Lance Bass and Michael Turchin, a happy couple who spent three years dating before they finally tied the knot in 2014. Lance Bass was one of the N'Sync members and he kept his sexuality on the down-low for quite some time. It took him many years to build up the courage to finally speak up, which happened in 2006 when he revealed to People magazine that he was gay.

The two are now happily married, enjoying their life together. What's interesting about their relationship is that they were the first gay couple to get married on cable TV. Their wedding went live on the show, Lance Loves Michael: The Lance Bass Wedding. If you haven't seen it, it's worth taking a look at the happiest day in their lives!

Chely Wright is one of the first stars of country music who openly came out as gay. She came out in 2010 in an attempt to encourage people to stop hate and bullying towards the members of the LGBTQ+ community. She was very open about herself and even admitted that hiding who she really was left a toll on her mental health and overall well-being.

A year after coming out, Chely announced that she got engaged to an advocate of LGBTQ+ rights, Lauren Blitzer. The couple officially tied the knot in Connecticut in 2011. Their family grew in 2013 when their identical twins were born - George Samuel and Everett Joseph. They have been living as a happy family ever since!

Cynthia Nixon, the popular Sex and the City star, is another woman in Hollywood who turned her life around in order to pursue true happiness. She was married to Danny Mozes with whom she shared her life from 1998 to 2003. The two even had children and seemed to be enjoying a happy marriage. However, Cynthia always felt that something was not quite right and decided to call it quits.

Little did she know that she would run into the love of her life only a year after splitting with her husband. She met Christine Marinoni, an education activist who swept her off her feet. The two got engaged in 2009 after dating for five years and they officially got married in New York in 2012. Marinoni even gave birth to a son in 2012 and extended the happy family. Interestingly, we should mention that Nixon's oldest son is transgender.

Elton John and David Furnish met in 1993 and started dating right away. As a popular singer, Elton was happy to have his director by his side as a supportive and loving partner. They have enjoyed a happy relationship ever since and even tied the knot via a civil partnership back in 2005, since getting married to a person of the same sex was not legal back then (unfair, we know).

However, as soon as same-sex marriage became legalized in England and Wales, the two didn't hesitate to get married for real. Their lovely wedding took place on December 21, 2014, which was a day their entire family will always remember. Let's not forget that the two had a child born via surrogate even before the wedding. Their first child was born in 2010, while their second son joined them three years after.

Our next iconic couple is Tom Ford and Richard Buckley, one of the world's most famous fashion designers and fashion journalist. What a match! The story of how the two met is truly remarkable. They shared an elevator ride for 10 floors and by the end of the ride, they knew something was happening between them.

The adorable elevator ride took place in 1986 and the two have been in love ever since. They officially got married in 2014 and started their own family with a son named Alexander John Buckley Ford. When they were asked what the secret of such a successful relationship was, they said that the secret lies in having respect for your partner. It's a good lesson to take away!

People were a lot more judgmental a decade ago when Wanda Sykes worked up the courage to come out as gay. After she came out, Wanda met Alex Niedbalski and fell in love instantly. Even though she used to be married to a man, Wanda decided that it was time to be true to herself so she let herself enjoy her newfound love. The man she was married to from 1991 to 1998 was Dave Hall, a popular record producer back in the day.

However, Wanda didn't let her past stop her from enjoying her life again. She got married to Alex and the two started a beautiful family with a son and a daughter. The fraternal twins were born in 2009 when their family expanded. The two are still happily living together!

Lance Lapere worked as an intern at Michael Kors' company back in 1990. The two ended up taking a business trip to Paris together and, along the way, they learned that they had many things in common. After all, Paris is the city of love and it's very difficult to resist falling in love when you're walking together in front of the Eiffel Tower!

Ever since their trip together, Michael and Lance became inseparable and got engaged and eventually married in 2011. Clearly, the two just couldn't wait to tie the knot in Southampton, New York on the beautiful Dune Beach. After all, marrying someone barefoot on a beach was one of Michael's lifelong dreams!

Have you watched The Biggest Loser? Jillian Michaels was one of the trainers of this popular reality show. Even though the show was great, the real action took place in her own reality show hosted on the E! Channel called Just Jillian. It was in this show that Jillian proposed to her partner and talent manager, Heidi Rhoades.

So many people witnessed the blooming love between these two women back in 2011. Unfortunately, the two broke it off in 2018, which left their fans in shock. Despite the sad ending, Jillian and Heidi only have positive things to say about one another and their relationship. They even said that they still love each other but things simply don't work and they are much better off as friends.

The Big Bang Theory star, Jim Parsons, started dating his now-husband, Todd Spiewak, 15 years before the series began. In May 2017, the two decided to tie the knot or, as Parsons said, "to legalize this thing." They made it official in New York City's Rainbow Room.

Interestingly, no one expected that Parsons would get married in the end. He always said that he was okay with how things were while he and Todd were just dating. However, he gave in and finally decided to make it official. He once described that being with Todd was as "close to being with God."

Lily Tomlin made her debut appearance on the entertainment stage in the 1960s as a stand-up comedian. Being a talented artist and comedian, Lily quickly built a successful career. She appeared in many TV shows and movies, as well as had her share of Broadway appearances for which she won numerous awards. There is no doubt that she can be satisfied with what she has achieved.

However, her biggest achievement took place in 1971. That's when she met Jane Wagner and the two fell in love. Interestingly, the two collaborated on Lily's album titled And That's the Truth. Soon after, they started dating and went public with their same-sex relationship. They decided to officially get married in December of 2013.

The story of how Melissa Etheridge and Linda Wallem fell in love is quite interesting. The two were best friends for a really long time and, when Etheridge became a single mother of four kids, she called Linda to help her deal with all the motherly responsibilities. Little did they know that things would go in a completely new direction.

As time went by, the two of them became closer and closer. It didn't take long until they found themselves falling for each other. The result of their shared time was a new relationship that made both of them tremendously happy. They even decided to go all the way and legally tie the knot. After all, marriage comes with many benefits, and these two love birds were ready for it!

Elliot Page is a famous actor who appeared in many TV shows and films throughout his career. His most important and successful appearance was in the film, Juno. Before 2014, we didn't even know that there was a whole different side of Elliot. During a Human Rights Campaign, he worked up the courage to openly admit his sexuality and talk about it on a public stage. Page initially came out as a gay woman and then as transgender.

Besides his sexuality, Page discussed how things affected his mental health. People were very supportive of him after his brave actions during the campaign. This picture portrays himself and Samantha Thomas at a public event. The two spent a year and a half together before they called it quits. Elliot then married Emma Portner, a talented dance teacher but they finally split in 2021.

If you haven't heard of RuPaul, he is a drag queen icon who is responsible for the success of drag and the fact that people have started accepting it. He is also the most famous and successful drag queen in all of the United States. RuPaul spent over two decades with his boyfriend and now husband, Georges LeBar. The two have been together for over 20 years and counting.

The two met in Limelight nightclub in New York City back in 1994 and they have been dating ever since. Their relationship is quite successful and LeBar doesn't seem to be bothered by some of his husband's extreme performances. He owns a 50-acre ranch in Wyoming and likes to go there to relax and spend time in nature. RuPaul, on the other hand, says he likes to do whatever he wants.

This handsome match between Cheyenne Jackson and Jason Landau was made public back in 2013. Cheyenne is a popular actor whose most important appearance was in the fifth season of American Horror Story, titled Hotel. He found his soulmate in Jason Landau who is also an actor and an entrepreneur. They got married after a year of dating and they have been living the married life since 2014.

The two now are a happy family with their twins. Being a dad was Jackson's lifelong dream so he fully dedicated himself to being a good father. He took a six-month break from work to spend time with the twins. The two of them always seemed to be happy with each other. We are hoping that this happiness will last for a lifetime!

In December 2013, the host of Good Morning America, Robin Roberts, came out as gay, even though her close friends and the people working with her already knew the truth about her sexuality. However, Robin felt that it was time to be honest and open about it in public. She didn't only admit that she was gay but also that she had been dating massage therapist, Amber Laign, since 2005.

The two are still happy together and Robin couldn't be happier about the fact that she had the courage to go public with how she felt. She was even one of the 31 LGBTQ+ History Month Icons in 2015. She received many awards for her courage, including a Peabody Award in 2012 and an Arthur Ashe Courage Award from ESPN in 2013. Unfortunately, she did struggle with health issues, as she dealt with bone marrow disease.

Many of you will recognize Sara GIlbert from the popular sitcom, Roseanne, where she starred as Darlene. Besides being a successful actress, Sara is also the host of The Talk, a talk show that aired on CBS. Many fans of the Roseanne show were excited to hear that Sara was actually dating her co-star, Johnny Galecki, which she announced after coming out in 2010.

Sara has had quite a diverse history when it comes to dating. She also dated Allison Adler, a successful TV producer, but they broke it off in 2011. She is currently with none other than Linda Perry who is a producer and the lead singer of the band, 4 Non Blondes. After getting engaged in 2013, the two extended their family in 2015 when they had a son named Rhodes Emilio Gilbert Perry.

Next up are Barry Manilow and Garry Kief. Manilow is a well-known singer and songwriter who left a tremendous impact on the American public stage. Throughout the five decades of his career, Manilow created numerous hits and songs that will be remembered forever. He was also open about his sexuality in public and he dated Garry Kief, a successful manager, since 1978. The two got married in 2014 and, interestingly, both were in relationships with women prior to getting together.

Manilow was married to his high school sweetheart, Susan Deixler, but two years after tying the knot, the two got divorced. Garry was also married to a woman and he even had a daughter named Kristen, born in 1976. However, both of them wanted to pursue their true happiness and they found it with one another. Their relationship was sealed in their Palm Springs estate where they officially got married.

Here is one of the most adored LGBTQ+ couples on the Hollywood entertainment scene. The relationship between Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent is simply too adorable to describe. The two didn't date longer than a year but they instantly knew that they were made for each other. Thus, the couple got engaged in 2013 and only a year later they tied the knot. Interestingly, the same year they got married was the year when their daughter was born.

They are not only in a happy relationship but they also work together and have their own TLC show titled Nate & Jeremiah by Design. They dedicated themselves to promoting surrogacy because that's how they had their own daughter and recently a son as well. Their son is named Oskar Brent-Berkus.

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You might recognize David Hyde Pierce as Dr. Miles from the popular sitcom titled Fraiser. However, this successful role is not the only thing David has to be proud of. Three years after the show, he announced that he was gay, even though he didn't say anything about who he was dating at the time. It was his publicist who later announced that David was dating Brian Hargrove, a successful director, producer, and writer.

Pierce openly talked about his relationship for the first time when he accepted his Tony Award for the musical Curtains. The two of them got married in 2008 and they've been happy together for 24 years and still counting. Interestingly, they got married only a few days before Proposition 8 was adopted, which was a law that banned same-sex marriage. This was some very sad news for the couple but, luckily, things are looking better now!

Ryan Murphy is the man responsible for so many hit shows and series in our generation. He created the popular Glee series as well as the series Nip/Tuck, American Crime Story, and the famous American Horror Story. Besides being a successful director and TV show creator, Ryan Murphy is also happily married to the man of his dreams.

He is in a happy marriage with photographer David Miller. The two dated for 15 years and officially got married in 2011. In 2012, they had a son via surrogate whom they named Logan Phineas. It took only two years for them to get another son named Ford through surrogacy as well. They are now living as a happy family!

As a famous stand-up comedian, Tig Notaro just cannot stop talking about how in love she is with Stephanie Allynne. She married the actress in 2015 and the two had two adorable twin boys only a year later. Interestingly, when Stephanie Allynne first met Tig Notaro, she didn't consider herself gay and she didn't really see herself with a woman in the future. However, spending time by Tig's side made her realize that she's not so straight after all.

Allynne even said that being with Tig has helped her recognize her true self. Prior to getting together with Notaro, Stephanie dated men but none of those relationships were long enough to be called serious. That might have been the case because she wasn't really happy with men in the first place. It was with Tig Notaro when Stephanie first said "Oh my god, I am fully in love with this person."

Alan Cummings and Grant Shaffer got married in 2012. The match between a character actor and a graphic designer seemed to be a jackpot since the two of them spent many years together. After two years of dating, they decided to make things official by entering a civil partnership in 2007 until they finally got married in 2012. The two now live in New York City.

Besides their happy relationship, both of them have very successful careers. Shaffer had great success with illustrations, as he illustrated for popular magazines and newspapers, including The New Yorker. He even made a comic series titled 30 Kinds of Passion, which earned its spot in the 2008 edition of the Best American Comics Guide.

Matt Dallas is a successful actor who played Kyle in the Kyle XY series. Interestingly, Matt got engaged to Blue Hamilton in 2013 and announced his engagement via Twitter. The two continued their relationship and tied the knot in 2014. That's also when the actor Matt and the publishing executive Blue adopted a two-year-old son named Crow.

Since both of them were very busy, adjusting their priorities when they adopted a child was quite a challenge. However, both Dallas and Hamilton admitted that having a child has been the best and most positive thing that's ever happened to them. Dallas even said that he used to be selfish with his time but now he always puts his son first.

As much as people loved this couple, it's sad to see how things ended between them. The famous WNBA star Brittney Griner was married to Glory Johnson, who was also a basketball player. The two had problems prior to their marriage and the situation didn't get any better when they tied the knot. In fact, they were only married for 28 days when they called it quits after they were arrested for domestic abuse.

After things cooled down, Griner started a new relationship with a man Christopher Fry. On the other hand, Johnson was the one to take care of the twins she conceived via a donor sperm while she was still with Griner. It's quite sad to hear how this love story ended.

Raven Symone had many successful appearances in TV shows and films, including Sesame Street and The Cosby Show. Raven Symone came out as gay and dated singer, actress, and model AzMarie Livingston for quite a while. The two were actually working together as guest stars on the FOX series Empire.

Livingston also built a successful modeling career and even appeared as a contestant on America's Next Top Model: British Invasion back in 2012. Unfortunately, the two dated for three years and ended things in 2015. We're not sure what the reason for their breakup was but there is no doubt that both women were very proud of their sexuality. It was Symone who stated that she does not want to be labeled by the fact that she's gay but rather called a human who loves another human. She is now married to Miranda Maday.

You will probably recognize Daniel Franzese from Mean Girls, even though this successful comedian has had many appearances on television. There is an interesting story behind Franzese's relationship with stylist Joseph Bradley Phillips. The two fell in love and Franzese couldn't resist but to propose in a very unlikely place - in a Starbucks!

Unfortunately, the Starbucks romance didn't last for very long because Franzese and Bradley Philips broke it off quite soon after the engagement. It turned out that they weren't ready for the big step so they came to a mutual agreement that they are better off as friends. Still, the Starbucks engagement is a pretty cool story to tell!

The singer from New Kids on the Block, Jonathan Knight just couldn't stop talking about his boyfriend Harley Rodriguez during an episode of Jenny McCarthy's Sirius radio show back in 2016. The two got engaged during a trip to Africa. Their parents were already there so it felt like the right place and time to get down on one knee.

The two officially got married in 2018 after ten years of being together. Interestingly, the two have done many fun things together, including competing in a TV show called The Amazing Race. They participated in the 26th season of the show and ended up taking ninth place. The two are still enjoying their happy marriage and even planning on expanding their family.

Tom Daley, a famous British diver, and Dustin Lance Black, a successful screenwriter, tied the knot in 2017 after having dated for four years. The two met back in 2013 and got engaged only two years later. The beautiful wedding ceremony took place in Devon, England, in a beautiful castle. The castle setting called for a very majestic event, which had been a dream of both Tom and Dustin for a while.

In June 2018, Tom and Dustin got a son whom they named Robert Ray. Besides having a happy same-sex marriage and a happy family, the two are engaged in fighting for LGBTQ+ rights. Namely, Daley started acting as an advocate of LGBTQ+ rights in hopes to urge the Commonwealth countries to decriminalize homosexuality and allow gay marriage.

Another one worth mentioning is the relationship between Zachary Quinto and Miles McMillan. The two were considered a favorite power couple in Hollywood. With their very successful careers, they have a great influence on fashion, film, and arts. You probably recognize Zachary Quinto from the famous series American Horror Story. Miles, on the other hand, is a successful painter and model.

When the two met in 2013, they couldn't fail to notice the sparks between them. They started dating immediately and enjoyed their relationship full for six years until breaking up in February of 2019.

Colton Haynes gained most of his popularity through the Arrow TV series. His fans definitely miss him on the show but they can still follow his activities on Instagram where he is quite active. He even shared a photo on Instagram of his fiancee Jeff Leatham when he asked him to get married. Of course, Colton said yes since the two had been in love for quite a while already.

The two got married and legalized their relationship in 2017. However, there seemed to be some differences between them that couldn't be resolved. The two got a divorce after only six months of marriage. The date of their separation was May 1st, 2018. As sad as it is, they both admitted that they are better off without each other.

Jane Lynch had her fair share of relationships before she met Lara Embry and thought that she was the one. The famous star from the Glee TV series fell in love with Lara, who is a clinical psychologist, and the two got married back in 2010. However, after four years of marriage, Jane and Lara decided it was time to get a divorce. They met in San Francisco in 2009 while their marriage ended in 2014.

They agreed that the reason for filing for divorce was irreconcilable differences between them. However, both of them admitted that getting divorced was quite difficult because they still loved each other very much. The two even split earnings between each other and said it was not something that bothered them because "it's just money."

The relationship between Cat and Jennifer Cora is an example that even some of the best loves can end sadly. The two were married and so in love that they spent almost two decades together. After seventeen years of sharing their lives with one another, the two got divorced in November 2015. What remained after their marriage was over were four sons, Zoran, Caje, and twins Thatcher and Nash.

After the two moved on, Cat married Nicole Ehlrich, a popular producer with whom she tied the knot in Santa Barbara on the Villa Verano Estate in California. She talked a lot about her new relationship and even described their wedding as "magical," Nicole herself has two sons, Jonas and Gavin, whom she brought into her new marriage.

B.D. Wong has had plenty of successful TV shows and film appearances. However, his most successful role was his character in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Besides television shows, Wong also acts in theaters. He's won numerous awards including a Tony Award for his appearance in M. Butterfly. As for his personal life, Wong was always openly gay and he started dating Richie Jackson in 1988.

However, their story became quite tragic after their twin sons were born in 2000. One of the twins passed away only ninety minutes after being born. This tragic event affected both Wong and his partner Richie. Things then started going downhill and they ended up breaking things off in 2004. However, they continued to co-parent their other son. Recently, Wong tied the knot with Richert John Frederickson Schnorr, whom he dated for eight years prior to marriage.

Cherry Jones is one of those public figures who isn't afraid to be their true selves around others. She has always been open about her same-sex relationships. She even had an 18-year long relationship with Mary O'Connor in 1995, whom she mentioned when she was accepting one of her Tony Awards. After breaking things off with O'Connor, Cherry entered a new relationship with Sarah Paulson, whom we mentioned earlier in the slideshow.

Even though they publicly spoke of their love, Paulson and Jones ended up splitting in 2009. After a few wild rides, Jones finally settled for her one and only Sophie Huber, a Swiss-born actress, director, composer, and producer. The two tied the knot in 2015 and have been happily married ever since!

Dot Marie Jones is known for her character of Coach Bestie in the TV series Glee. Even though her role in the series was quite intimidating, Dot Marie is actually a lot nicer in real life. It is interesting to mention that she won the world arm wrestling championship a total of 15 times! There's absolutely no reason to fear her!

She met Bridgett Casteen in 2010 and they got engaged after three years of dating. Interestingly, Dot popped the question during the Anaheim Gay Days and proposed to Bridgett who said yes! Unfortunately, Bridgett has been dealing with some health issues recently. She underwent surgery because a hole in her heart caused a stroke. Luckily, she is doing much better now and the two are happily in love!

Believe it or not, John Barrowman attended a play in 1993 and couldn't help but fall in love with one of the actors. As a successful writer, singer, and actor, John was quite difficult to impress. However, when he saw Scott Gill on stage he was completely mesmerized!

The two got to talking and quickly found that they had a lot in common. They started dating and even solidified their union by entering a civil partnership back in 2009. Seven years later when gay marriage became legal and accepted, the two decided to tie the knot and officially become husbands. They are still living happily and enjoying their marriage.

Unfortunately, Adam Lambert has been slacking his singing career lately. He hasn't been very busy with work nor made any significant public appearances recently but he has been quite happily in love with his partner Sauli Koskinen. Despite not being present on the stage. many of his fans remember his performances during the American Idol TV show, in which he ended up taking eighth place.

Sauli Koskinen, on the other hand, is a popular reality TV persona and an entertainment reporter from Finland. He started dating Adam Lambert in 2010 but the two broke things off only three years later. However, they still claim to love each other very much but only as friends.

Ben Whishaw is a well-known English actor who, ironically, wants privacy in his life. It's difficult to keep things private when you are a member of the entertainment industry but Ben was doing a good job at hiding his personal whereabouts. That is until he publicly announced that he was in a same-sex relationship.

That's right, Ben made it publicly known that he was dating Mark Bradshaw in 2012. In fact, what the two of them had was more than a relationship. It was a civil partnership that solidified their love for one another. Despite wanting to keep things private, people have found ways to dig up some details on their relationship. However, this didn't affect the love birds much.

Michael Arden and Andy Mientus are such an adorable couple! The two met in 2010 and started dating shortly after. After six years of enjoying a loving relationship, it was time to tie the knot and make things official. However, little did they know that both Michael and Andy wanted to pop the question.

It's usually one partner who prepares to ask the big question but, in this case, both Michael and Andy were excited to get on one knee. They ended up getting married in 2016 and they continued living their lives together. There's no doubt that they make for one of the cutest couples on the entertainment scene!

Thomas Roberts realized that Patrick D. Abner was the love of his life after dating for over a decade. The two met in 2000 and started dating but it didn't take them long to realize that what they had was going to last forever. They became inseparable and did everything together but just a simple relationship wasn't enough for them.

They were hoping to get married as soon as possible. Luckily, New York City made same-sex marriage legal so Roberts and Abner had a chance to tie the knot. They got married on the Gansevoort Park Avenue's rooftop back in 2012 and they've enjoyed living together ever since. The two are still very happy today!

You might remember T.R. Knight from the popular Grey's Anatomy TV series even though he left the show for unknown reasons that he described as "personal." Something surely stopped him from building a successful career but he didn't mind since he was very happy with his love Patrick Leahy. The two are in a long-term relationship that seems to be getting better and better.

After years of a lovely relationship, the two decided to tie the knot in 2013 after having publicly announced their relationship in 2010. They have been together since the wedding day and they seem happier and happier every time they appear in public. We're so happy to see them enjoying their marriage!

We don't have the exact information about the length of the relationship between Heather Matarazzo and Heather Turman. Looks like they have more in common than just their names. Even though Heather Turman is a popular comedian, their relationship is no joke! The two are very serious about each other and plan to make their relationship last for a lifetime.

Matarazzo was the one to pop the big question in January of 2018 and the two got married after ten months of engagement. Interestingly, both of them have always been open about their same-sex relationships. It was Matarazzo's publicist who announced her previous relationships but she didn't seem to mind that.

Sam Smith was officially in a relationship after being single for quite a while. It seemed like his days of heartbreak were over and we might be hearing some happier songs in the future. Namely, he started dating no other than the star from the show 13 Reasons Why, Brandon Flynn. The two were obviously very public with their relationship since Sam Smith is also openly gay.

What's very interesting is that both Sam's and Flynn's fans went completely crazy when they learned that the two were an item. Despite appearing together in public, the two didn't want to talk about their relationship too much because they want to keep things quiet. However, it wasn't meant to be between these two as they ended things in Summer 2018.

Rosie O'Donnell and Michelle Rounds were married and seemingly happy for two years when something went wrong. Unfortunately, the two couldn't agree with each other on some differences and they ended up getting a divorce in 2015. As sad as we were to see them break things off, maybe it was better off this way.

Two years after the divorce, Rounds remarried and started a new family. Unfortunately, in 2017 she committed suicide for unknown reasons. Her fans, friends, and family were shocked and couldn't even believe what had happened. We are still not aware of the reasons that led to this awful tragedy.

Moving to some happier news, here are Gary Janetti and Brad Goreski, two successful people who are still in love. Both of them wanted a long-term relationship in life and that's exactly what they got with each other. They were together for 13 years and even decided it was time to make things official.

The couple officially got engaged in 2014 and married in December 2017. They are living a happy life together and working on constantly improving their relationship. They spend a lot of time in New York and Los Angeles and, even though they don't have children, the two take care of their little dog!

You probably know Kate McKinnon from the Saturday Night Live show. This comedy genius is dating Jackie Abbott, an independent movie actress, and the two seem to be serious about their relationship. Both of them had an interesting history when it comes to love lives but it appears that they have finally found true love!

They are very open about their relationship and they even attended the 2017 Emmy Awards as a couple where McKinnon won the award for Best Supporting Actress. Jackie was right there by her side, supporting her every move. What we found exceptionally interesting is Abbott's CV where, besides being an actress, she states that she is a part-time clown!

The love between Alec Mapa and Jamison Hebert is one that has been around for a long time. They had been in a relationship for six years, and everyone was left wondering whether they would ever tie the knot or not. The pair answered that question back in 2008 when they made it official.

Alec Mapa and Jamison Hebert married each other, and apparently saying “I do” was one of the easiest choices they ever made. Now, that they were a married couple, they were allowed to adopt a child and so they did. They have a son together, and if you are wondering whether they will be adopting yet another child in the future – we don't know. We can only wait and see.

Many might not recognize Chris Hughes, but you probably use the service he is connected to on a daily basis. He is the spokesman for Facebook but also has a lot of other responsibilities in his life. He is married to Sean Eldridge, who is a political activist.

They got married back in 2012 when they decided it was the time to make their relationship official. They are both heavily busy with their work, but according to them still, find enough time to take care of each other dearly. Especially for Sean Eldridge, since his schedule is quite busy with him being the president of the progressive advocacy community Stand-Up America.

Getting married to a man is quite dangerous if you are a boxer. A lot of people involved in this sport are quite aggressive and openly homophobic. However, Orlando Cruz wasn't scared of anyone when he went public with his relationship with Jose Manuel Colon. That's how Cruz became the first professional boxer who was publicly gay yet still continued fighting in the ring.

The first fight he won after openly announcing he was gay was back in October 2012. A year later, Orlando Cruz became one of the very first inductees into the National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame. It didn't take long for the couple to make things official. They got married in Central Park, New York City.

Many of you know Denis O’Hare for his acting talent. He has won numerous awards during his career and has established himself as one of the best actors to ever hit the screen. However, he also strives to have a balanced life. He tries to balance his work and his love life as best as he can, and he has been quite successful. He is married to Hugo Redwood, who is quite a popular designer himself.

Just like many same-sex couples, they too decided that they would take their relationship even further by starting a family. They adopted a son, and are doing their best in their family life and their careers to be able to provide only the best for their little Declan.

Yes, we know what you are thinking. Both Don Roos and Dan Bucatinsky have only one letter difference in their names, and their names are pronounced almost the same. It makes it look like they are simply perfect and made for each other, and that is in fact true. They are both in love and enjoying life together. Bucatinsky is not only a popular actor but also a producer and has done quite a fair share of writing too.

On the other hand, Roos is a screenwriter, so that means that both of them are actually in the same business. They both understand just how busy life can get when you work in such a specific field and can provide space for each other when needed. Living in such a great relationship is probably the reason why they have been together for so long. They met way back in 1992 and eventually got married back in 2008. This is one couple that has been around for quite some time. They managed to establish a happy family by adopting two kids, Jonah and Eliza.

Since we've had a few male couples, we would like to introduce one of the opposite sex. Jessica Clark is a successful British model. Apart from that she also hosts a vlog called Lesbian Love. If you want to check it out, you can visit the website afterellen.com. Jessica met Lacey Stone, who is a fitness professional, way back, but the couple decided to tie the knot in 2010.

Unfortunately, marriage was probably a bad idea. They ended their relationship in 2012. They both returned to their respective careers, and Lacey Stone is still around to this day, helping celebrities achieve their perfect body.

You might not know Jeffrey Richman, but you probably watched his television series. He produced and wrote the hit series Modern Family. He is in a relationship with actor John Benjamin Hickey and that poses a question. Could we see a real-life interpretation of Modern Family? Time will tell.

The couple met back in 2003, and have been together since. Right now, they are both trying to make each other as happy as they can be, and care for each other. They are, like many other couples on the list, in the same industry, so they know just how demanding their jobs can be, and they both can adapt to that.

Steering away from the acting profession, we would like to introduce Johnny Weir. As a sportsman, he has won numerous awards. He was actually an Olympic skater when fate introduced him to a lawyer Victor Voronov. They fell in love and finally tied the knot back in 2012. However, even though they were not afraid to display their love in public, things took quite a harsh turn later on in their lives.

Reports of domestic violence came from both parties in this couple, and it was hard to establish who was speaking the truth. This was no way to live life, and they got divorced only two years after they had gotten married. Even though they divorced, and all of the controversy that the couple went through, Weir went on and confessed that he is still in love with Voronov, and has not moved on.

Here is another couple that shows us that time certainly does not age love. Jonathan Adler met Simon Dooman back in 1994, and they have been together ever since. In 2008 they both decided that it was finally time to take it all a step further, and the couple got married.

The ceremony happened in California and they were surrounded by people who had supported them and their relationship for their whole life. It actually took quite some time to get used to being married, they both admit, but at the same time, they both claim that it was like putting a cherry on top of their relationship and that they would not change their decision, let alone regret it.

Jonathan Bennet and James Vaughan are a couple of the modern era. Once they had met and confessed their feelings to each other they became inseparable. They were like two young teens that had fallen in love for the first time, and wanted everyone around them to know about it. They actually made their relationship public by posting it on their social media accounts. Like we said – a modern couple.

And just like your average teen, Bennett started posting quite lovely posts about Vaughan, and vice versa. It might feel a bit childish, but if they enjoy it, who are we to judge?

Now this one is quite the controversial one when you think about it. Kristin Stewart dated her Twilight co-star Robert Pattison for quite some time. Considering that she later came out of the closet, could the whole relationship have been a scheme to get more people interested in the movie? We will probably never know the truth, so we will just leave it there.

Kristen Stewart was then in a relationship with Stella Maxwell, who is a model and currently a Victoria’s Secret Angel. Both of them are glamorous and they looked adorable together, but it wasn't meant to last and they ended it in Summer 2019.

Lee Daniels is a producer that has worked on quite big titles during his career, including the series Empire. He has a busy schedule, but not busy enough to not afford a relationship with Jayel Fisher. Jayel is not in the same industry, being a simple freelance stylist. The couple is not married yet but has been together for six years, obviously, love each other dearly.

As far as Daniels is concerned, he never hid his sexuality. However, he does not like being called gay. He prefers the term sexually fluid. The same term has been heard from Jussie Smollett, who is an actor in the Empire, who also likes that specific term more than the other one.

Mario Cantone and Jerry Dixon are a couple that has been through quite rough times together. They have been together since 1991, and we do not need to remind you that back in those days same-sex relationships were frowned upon, and considered abnormal. It took the couple quite some time to tie the knot, even getting married after some other couples that had been together for a shorter period of time.

Cantone and Dixon officially tied the knot back in 2011 and were married by Jay Bakker. Joy Behar interviewed Cantone for The View, and Cantone said that Dixon was a great man that he loved very much.

This next couple confirms the common saying that love is blind. Regardless of business affiliations, when sparks fly it is hard to ignore them. Derrence Washington and the founder and former CEO of Gawker, Nick Denton, got married back in 2014, and are right now considered as one of the most powerful couples in the industry.

It is not all about business, however. There is sincere love and affection between the two, and they are not afraid to display it. They got married in 2014 at the American Museum of Natural History’s Hayden Planetarium. They actually tied the knot quite quickly, being in a relationship together for only a year prior to the big ceremony.

Have you ever heard of a program called “parenting partnership”? Well, most people haven't, but it is out there and it most certainly exists. Jorn Weisbrodt, who is an arts administrator and Rufus Wainright, who is a composer, are both parts of the program and living proof that it actually works.

They both have a daughter that they both had the chance to meet and introduce to their lives thanks to the program. It is quite obvious that the whole thing is actually connected to a much bigger co-parenting scheme, and is well structured. Quite surprising, considering that not many have actually ever heard about it.

Saturday Night Live is one of those shows that has numerous comedians that appear, and are loud about their sexuality, and even make jokes about it. Thanks to the show, Terry Sweeney managed to meet the love of his life. Saturday Night Live therefore not only gave Terry a great career, but also a soulmate.

After they met on the show, Sweeney and Lanier Laney became inseparable. They had long since become a couple, and are obviously supporting each other in their respective careers.

Bill T. Jones was actually quite a depressed individual. He felt that he was so different from anyone else that he would never be able to find true love for himself. However, Bjorn Amelan appeared in his life and disproved all of that in a matter of moments. Life has quite a few hidden tricks up its sleeve and this time was no different. As soon as both men met they knew that this was what they were looking for.

They obviously fell in love and have been together ever since. Life and love work in mysterious ways and this couple is here to prove it.

When it comes to love, people are actually afraid of dating somebody from their workplace. It is usually the fear of splitting up and having to see the person time and time again for probably the rest of your work years. However, Jenna Wolfe and Stephanie Gosk decided that it would be a great idea to jump into a relationship, while they were both working at NBC.

Even though they both never thought their relationship would develop into something serious, it did. One thing led to another and the couple not only carried on with their relationship but also got married and made it all official. They are proof that you can make it work, regardless of obstacles, such as work, in the way.

Paris Barclay is one of the most famous names in the industry. You have probably seen his work in television series such as CSI, ER, and The West Wing. You might be asking yourself when he appeared in those series, and the answer is – he did not. He directed every single one of them.

His name is not only attached to those series, however. It is also attached to Christopher Mason, his partner. They had been together for over a decade, and are still insanely in love with each other and a great role model for all other couples to look up to.

There are many different ways to make love work, even if it means working hard. However, working too hard to sustain a relationship is not an ideal situation, and Queen Latifah learned that the hard way. She went into a relationship with her personal trainer Jeanette Jenkins, but it was far from an ideal relationship. They had to cross many bridges and went through many rough patches together while they were dating.

Their relationship began in 2002, and it all looked like smooth sailing and something that was meant to be. They were actually in so much love that they decided to get engaged back in 2008. However, it was just not meant to be in the end, and the couple decided that it would be best for both of them to part ways. They split back in 2014.

If you are passionate about something and follow that passion, you will be happy in your life. If you want to take it a step further, it is proven that sharing a passion with someone you love is a remarkable feeling and one of the best feelings in the world. Jessica Rankin and Julie Mehretu are a couple like that. They both have the same interests, and it was when they were talking about them that they had found their spark.

They found out that they work well together, and they were a perfect match for each other. Both love painting and art and love just followed. Now, love is one thing that can be featured on their paintings for the rest of their lives.

It is not true that love happens at first sight, and this couple is proof of that. Kim Catullo had actually refused to meet Christine Quinn, who was at the time running for the position of mayor. However, love has proven that it will find a way, and the two met a few years later.

There was no refusal on Catullo’s side this time, and we are more than happy about that. Catullo and Quinn are now married and their wedding guests were far from ordinary. If you were at their wedding, you would be able to see and meet with people like Chuck Schumer, Michael Bloomberg, and Andrew Cuomo.

We have all heard of people getting wed in secrecy. However, we cannot be for certain how many of those claims are actually true. We are, however, certain about one. Matt Bomer and Simon Halls were married for three years prior to informing everyone about the fact. They decided to keep it a secret for a while.

They do have to thank their family members and close friends, who were invited to the ceremony, for not spilling the beans for all those years. Those are some people that everyone would want to surround themselves with. What about you? Would you marry in secrecy too?

Yet another example of a couple that is there to support each other while pursuing the same things that they are passionate about. Not many of you know Thom Browne, but you had seen his work on more than a few occasions in your life. He is a fashion designer and was the main figure when it came to dressing the former First Lady Michelle Obama.

To expand on his work he decided to connect and partner with Andrew Bolton, another fashion designer. The point of the partnership was for the duo to create something new and remain on the top of the fashion industry. However, they both soon fell in love with each other and have been together ever since.

We are moving on to yet another couple that shares passion and interest in the same things. Octavius, who is a fashion designer, and Jamal Terry-Sims, a director and choreographer. Both of them are also in quite a similar industry and fit together perfectly.

They put their shared interests and experience into one big project called GROOM. It is a tuxedo service specifically designed for grooms and groomsmen. The two actually made their relationship known during the 2014 Grammy Awards while the song “Same Love” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis was playing in the background.

This next couple is not as open as the others on the list. Quite contrary – they both like to keep their private life, well, private. The only details from their relationship that make it out in the public are the ones that the two are willing to share on their own. This is especially “strange” considering that Guillermo Diaz was a popular star of the series Scandal.

Speaking of Diaz, he openly talked about his sexuality and confirmed that he is gay. He also said that he is in a relationship with his significant other, but has refused to share his name or identify him in any way. We do not know who the other person is, but if they want it to stay that way, we respect and value that.

Yet another modern couple. Kordale Lewis and Kaleb Anthony made their relationship public by using the social media app Instagram. Not only that, they even went into more detail. They explained their whole life story, and you can track their lives on a daily basis, including those of their three kids.

They actually began as an Instagram couple and became so popular that a luxury fashion brand in Sweden stumbled upon them. The company decided that they would create a campaign featuring the family, and they actually became the first-ever same-sex, black family to be featured by a high-end fashion brand.

Bishop OC Allen and First Gentleman Rashad Burgess are yet another couple that shares their interests and works together. They actually own and work at the Atlanta church that is said to be there to welcome everyone.

The Vision Church was established as a way of countering your common church. It is there to accept everyone, regardless of their gender, sexuality, or race. They want and promote equality and strive to achieve it. As a couple, Bishop and Rashad are more than happily married, and they even have two kids.

If we are on the topic of couples that share the same vision, we might as well mention this couple. Quincy Gossfield and Deondray Gossfield are both in the same industry and are both working the same jobs. They are both independent filmmakers and producers.

They have been together for a number of decades now and obviously work together well outside of work, too. When they got married back in 2014, Queen Latifah officiated the ceremony.

Here is a couple that shook the world. Darren Young was a superstar wrestler who was signed to WWE. This huge, muscley guy revealed that he was actually attracted to people of the same sex back in 2013. Nobody expected that, and if that was not enough, he also revealed that he has been in a relationship with Nick Villa for what was then two years.

Everyone took Darren Young’s words as empowering. A figure such as himself finally stepped forward, and it might be easier for people like him to come out of the closet as well. When he was invited to The Ellen Show, he revealed why he really came out of the closet. He had enough of hiding his boyfriend. He wanted to bring him to WWE events and did not want to explain himself every time or come up with some sort of excuse. The noblest thing.

We are taking a step down, and going to a couple who are not afraid to speak up about being gay. Monifah Carter, an R&B star is definitely one of those people. She is actually one of the few African-American lesbians that have made it big on television, and in reality television too. She is in a relationship with Terez Mychelle.

They had been together for quite a long time, and in 2014 decided to tie the knot. Before tying the knot, both of them were heavy advocates that marriage is not important for same-sex couples and that everyone should focus on each other first, before getting committed for a lifetime.

Yet another couple that excels when doing the same thing together. Antonio Douthit-Boyd and Kirven Douthit are both dancers. They love dancing and, surprise, love each other.

They actually met at the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, and they had been together ever since. After a while, they decided to get married. They actually became a dancing pair, and are now traveling the world together, dancing on different stages for themselves and for each other.

And we have yet another one who does not shy away from his sexuality. Derek J is however also proud of his boyfriend. He actually went as far as posting a picture of his lover’s ripped body on his Instagram account, simply to show him off. Just like with every famous social media account, people were quick to jump on the train of negativity.

One of the comments actually stated that Derek J’s partner was “too fine to be gay.” As you would imagine, Derek J did not like the comment and quickly responded, calling the original poster out. According to Derek, it is the same if somebody would say that a person is ‘too cute to be black’ or ‘too cute to be fat’. Derek J will therefore not only show off his boyfriend but is prepared to defend him, taking on anyone and anything. True love.

Here we have a younger couple. Maulik is a star from 30 Rock, and came out of the closet in 2013, even though he had been in a same-sex relationship with Ryan Corvaia, a chef, for nine years prior. Imagine hiding your partner for almost a decade. Crazy.

After they had made their relationship public, they finally decided that it was time to get married. The ceremony took place in 2014 in India at the Taj Mahal.

If you are a fan of reality series, you had probably seen The Biggest Loser. If you have, there is a fair chance that you will remember Bob Harper as well. He was a trainer on the show and shocked the world when a relationship between him and set director Anton Guiterrez was made public.

It left Bob Harper no choice, but to publicly speak about his sexuality. He did so on the show, specifically during the 15th season, episode 7. He was actually asked to give advice to a contestant who was also a homosexual but did not know how to tell his family.

Not many would have imagined Victor Garber to be attracted to same-sex, and not many expected to ever hear him come out of the closet, but here he is. He is also one of those people who are proud to say that he is gay, and is not embarrassed in the slightest. If you have a hard time placing your finger on the movies he appeared in, here are a few of his most famous ones: Godspell, Titanic, and Sweeney Todd.

He has had a long career in the industry and revealed that he was a homosexual back in 2012. In 2015 he got married to Rainier Andreesen, who is a model. He published a photo from the wedding on his Instagram account and was met with positive responses.

We are jumping to the older couple now. Most of you recognize Meredith Baxter from her roles in the sitcom Family Ties. She is an amazing actor, and it is no wonder that she had earned five Emmy nominations. Prior to coming out of the closet, Meredith was married four times. Yes, that is right, she was not always in relationships with people of the same gender.

It took her four marriages to recognize that something did not fit and that she would never be happy in the embrace of a male. She finally realized that she loved women, and came out of the closet in 2009. Happy and proud, just like we know her. She had been in a relationship with Nancy Locke since 2005, and in 2013 they finally decided to get married.

Andrew Rannells and Mike Doyle are yet another couple that loves what they do and does it together. It has been made quite clear that if you have shared interests that love will flourish. If that is not advice you needed to hear then we do not know what else to tell you.

Both Andrew and Mike are actors. Apart from being an actor, Andrew sings too, and he is actually known for his theater performances and was even awarded a Tony for them. Mike, on the other hand, screenwriter and directs apart from acting. They have been happily together since 2011, and it seems like nothing is stopping them.

Unfortunately, we have yet another couple that was afraid to spill the beans to the public. Chris Colfer and Will Sherrod were in a relationship but never revealed it to the public. Even though they did not come out, it did not stop them from doing things together out in the public. There are numerous pictures of the pair together, showing each other affection that they both deserve.

It is easy to see just how happy Chris is next to his partner. Whether it was due to the immense love and support from his partner or not, one thing is for certain – he rocked the role of Kurt Hummel in Glee.

If you were a fan of Firefly and Serenity back in 2011, you had experienced this shocker yourself. The star of both series, Sean Maher, revealed his sexuality and said that he actually had to deal with it on his own first, before being able to release it to the public. He wanted to be at peace with the decision once it hit the news.

Sean and Paul were a couple for quite a long time and decided to tie the knot in 2016. They managed to adopt and are raising a son and a daughter together. They are doing their best to balance their family life around their careers, and Sean actually loves his family so much that he was a stay-at-home father for two years.

Here is yet another person that would probably not have come out of the closet so easily and so soon, if it was not for Ellen DeGeneres and her show. Ricky Martin confessed on the show that he is a homosexual and is already in a same-sex relationship. He revealed that his partner is Jwan Yosef, who is a painter.

You would think that was all, but Martin had yet another trick up his sleeve. He announced that they were engaged and were about to be married. As you would imagine the public went crazy with the news.

Luke Evans is one of those people that thrive in relationships that are not an obligation for him. He is known to be in a relationship this minute, and be single in the next. He actually made a relationship like that work with Jon Kortajarena, which is quite surprising if we are honest.

It seems like Kortajarena doesn’t mind being in such a relationship. This is probably due to the fact that he loves Luke dearly, and will take any opportunity to be with him, even though he has to take a break now and then.

Anderson Cooper is a journalist, and a serious one, if we might say. However, his work is not the only thing that he takes seriously in his life, but his relationship as well. Anderson and Benjamin Maisani got together in 2009. They are not one of those couples that has the same interests, as Maisani is actually an owner of a gay bar, but they had made it work regardless.

In May of 2020, Cooper revealed that he had had a son via surrogate. Though he and Benjamin had split in 2019, he said that the two still planned on co-parenting baby Wyatt together.