Adam Lambert & More React to Supreme Court Ruling on Gay Marriage

By: Jun. 26, 2013
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This morning, the Supreme Court declared that legislation which says marriage must be between a man and a woman is unconstitutional, thus allowing homosexual couples to receive the same benefits as heterosexual couples.

The Court also struck down California's Proposition 8. The decision comes after the Court held hearings about the legality of the state's gay marriage ban in March. The decision will now allow gay marriage to resume in California, however it does not legalize it in other states.

Stars from stage, screen and music turned to Twitter to share their reactions to today's ruling. See what they had to say below:

Ricky Martin "#PROP8 IS GONE! #DOMA IS GONE! #SCOTUS #LoveIsLove"

Audra Mcdonald @AudraEqualityMc: Ding Dong DOMA is DEAD!

Cheyenne Jackson ‏@cheyennejackson49m: DOMA's ruling is historic and a thrilling milestone in our American history.

Neil Patrick Harris ‏@ActuallyNPH8m: And Prop 8 was dismissed?!? Huzzah! Christmas comes six months early this year! (Less one day...)


Bette Midler ‏@BetteMidler41m: The new motto of the Supreme Court: "Anyone can accomplish the American Dream. They just can't vote on it."

Adam Lambert @adamlambert
Down w DOMA! Something to be very proud of this upcoming July 4th. We are making beautiful progress for Equality! #proud

Debra Messing
@DebraMessing
Today is a good day. A great day. A historic day. So proud of our country. #love&equalityforall

Jesse Tyler Ferguson
@jessetyler
Victory for marriage in California as #Prop8 is struck down. Small but substantial steps toward #MarriageEquality for all!

Andy Cohen
@BravoAndy
I never dreamed I would see this day. The whole world has changed for us all. I can't believe it!! #DOMA #Equality

Gavin Creel @gavincreel
middle of the show.....but HALLELUJAH !!!!!!!!

John Stamos
@JohnStamos
What a momentous day. All Americans are equal, no matter who you love. #LoveIsLove

Alyssa Milano
@Alyssa_Milano
A big day for equality and human rights. I'm smiling so big right now.

Harry Shum Jr
@iharryshum
Man, the food at gay weddings is about to be off the hook. #foodisgoodbutequalityisbetter #MarriageEquality

Lady Gaga
@ladygaga
Who will be our Abe Lincoln today? Who will make the choice of FREEDOM FOR ALL. #SCOTUS

Russell Brand
@rustyrockets
If you're gay married in California your gay marriage is now legal. Good.
#allmarriageisabitgay

Sandra Bernhard
@SandraBernhard
Mazel Tov!
... we are on our way children.

Kristen Bell
@IMKristenBell
You're damn right DOMA is unconstitutional!! #equalitymatters

demetria lovato
@ddlovato
Gay, straight, lesbian, bi.. No one is better than any one else. What an incredible day for California AND for equality.


Barack Obama

@BarackObamaToday's DOMA ruling is a historic step forward for #MarriageEquality. #LoveIsLove


Ben Affleck
@BenAffleck
Big news from the Supreme Court. Goodbye #DOMA #Prop8. Hello #equality.

Kelly Osbourne
@KellyOsbourne
All though I most likely will not sleep #DOMA is the only thing on my mind praying that The Supreme Court makes marriage = for all!



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