Stars react to Supreme Court's same-sex marriage ruling
Celebrities are coming out in droves on the heels of the Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriage.
On Friday, the court ruled that gay and lesbian couples have the right to marry anywhere in the United States.
"No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice, and family," Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote for the majority.
Writer Stephen King had gave more grin than grim with his Twitter reaction: "You can marry whoever you want? You can get affordable health care? What in God's name is this country coming to?" the author said sarcastically in celebration.
After the news broke, Liza Minnelli wrote on Facebook, "I have always said that everyone has the right to love who they love and today I am so happy it is now the law of the land."
Kim Kardashian wasn't too busy to celebrate: "What an amazing day for equality!!!! Love always wins!!!!" she Tweeted along with a string of rainbow emoji.
George Takei released the following statement: "This is a happy day, not just for LGBT Americans, but for all Americans. It is the beginning of an era where we no longer will speak about same-sex marriage, but of marriage. And one day, we need not speak of LGBT rights, for they simply will be human rights. Across this great land, families are celebrating because we truly are one family. This is a thrilling moment in time. As with the story of Allegiance, we are truly 'One Family...Indivisible.' This historic day and decision by the highest court in our land makes us all truly united and one."
See how other stars are reacting to the ruling:
You can marry whoever you want? You can get affordable health care? What in God's name is this country coming to?
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) June 26, 2015
#lovewins pic.twitter.com/xgEvPqvF63
— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) June 26, 2015
Today is beautiful 🇺🇸💞💍
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) June 26, 2015
Holy shit SCOTUS!! What an amazing day and what a great step forward for America
— Alan Cumming (@Alancumming) June 26, 2015
We are so proud to be American today! All of our #LGBT brothers and sisters can now love freely! TY #SupremeCourt! pic.twitter.com/RO10N8knfj
— Lance Bass (@LanceBass) June 26, 2015
Court overturns the bigoted Michigan constitutional amendment prohibiting gay marriage in 2004. Now legal in all 50 states! Hate loses!
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) June 26, 2015
NEVER AGAIN will it be referred to as "gay marriage". It's now called "marriage." #SCOTUSMarriage
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) June 26, 2015
#MarriageEquality for all. In honor of this historic event, here's a celebratory video from @ScottIcenogle & me. https://t.co/P5pcm2KNAe
— Sean Hayes (@theseanhayes) June 26, 2015
👏👏👏👏💍💍💍💍💍💍😍😍😍😍🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈❤️💙💚💛💜 PROUD to be American today.
— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde) June 26, 2015
Hugely emotional that marriage equality has finally come to the U.S. History! Love ALWAYS wins. ❤️❤️❤️
— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) June 26, 2015
#LoveWins Today is a huge step forward for our country, and my family. I'm so grateful and happy! #SCOTUSMarriage
— Matt Bomer (@MattBomer) June 26, 2015
I'm sitting here crying and I don't even have a wonderful woman to marry. Yet. But so SO happy for everyone! And proud of the USA #Equality
— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) June 26, 2015
Love.
— Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba) June 26, 2015
"...life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
— Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba) June 26, 2015
#MarriageEquaility!!!! A giant step towards our country being a better place to be!
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) June 26, 2015
"This awful #SCOTUSMarriage ruling affects me in no way whatsoever!" -- everyone on Twitter holding a gun in their profile pic
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) June 26, 2015
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) June 26, 2015
Love won. #MarriageEquality
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) June 26, 2015
🇺🇸 GO AMERICA! pic.twitter.com/xKv7gL0Jg8
— J O E J O N A S (@joejonas) June 26, 2015
Congratulations America for finally catching up to the modern era with this landmark step forward for gay and lesbian rights.
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) June 26, 2015
It's a new day. Thank you Supreme Court. Thank you Justice Kennedy. Your opinion is profound, in more ways than you may know. #huzzah
— Neil Patrick Harris (@ActuallyNPH) June 26, 2015
Just woke up to greatness! Aaahhhhhhhhh #LGBTPrideMonth #LGBTQ #lgbtrights #SupremeCourt #SupremeFridays
— Raven-Symonè (@ravensymone) June 26, 2015
My eyes shine with tears as marriage equality is ruled the law of the land. What a pride weekend it shall be! http://t.co/1tkjdzQ8u5
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) June 26, 2015
La Corte Suprema de los EEUU acaba de anunciar q el amor es para todos! Igualdad matrimonial para toda la nación y sus territorios.
— Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) June 26, 2015
Congratulations, particularly to those who made the case for equality. So pleased to be celebrating @nycpride over the weekend. #LoveWins
— Ian McKellen (@IanMcKellen) June 26, 2015
Huge day for America.. Happy to see the news. All the love
— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) June 26, 2015
WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL ! #gaymarriage #LoveWins #SCOTUS #KaliefBrowder
— Rosie (@Rosie) June 26, 2015
Hugely emotional that marriage equality has finally come to the U.S. History! Love ALWAYS wins. ❤️❤️❤️
— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) June 26, 2015
Wow. Another historic day for #MarriageEquality! https://t.co/rkeVQUWb6r
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015
— backstreetboys (@backstreetboys) June 26, 2015
Equality For All!
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) June 26, 2015
Overwhelmed with joy this morning. So many emotions! I am blessed to be surrounded by 5 of the most... https://t.co/DnP4CXw9s8
— Jonathan Knight-Rodr (@JonathanRKnight) June 26, 2015