Melissa Etheridge to wed Linda Wallem following same-sex marriage ruling
Following word that the Supreme Court had struck down the Defense of Marriage Act in a historic ruling, many stars took to Twitter to announce their support and, in Melissa Etheridge's case, a marriage proposal.
"I look forward to exercising my American civil liberties," Etheridge tweeted, "and getting fully, completely and legally married this year to my true love of over three years, Linda Wallem."
"Let's hear it for the general progress of the human mind," she continued. "With a beautiful sweep of sweet justice's blind hand we move forward."
The 52-year-old rocker also posted a picture of herself wearing mismatched socks. Apparently the court's decisions affected her so much that she had trouble getting dressed Wednesday morning:
Etheridge and Wallem began dating in 2010 after the "Come to My Window" singer ended her nine-year-relationship with Tammy Lynn Michaels.
Wallem works as a TV producer and is perhaps best known as the co-creator of the Showtime hit, "Nurse Jackie."
Etheridge told CNN on Wednesday that they plan to get married in California, where they reside. In addition to striking down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), the Supreme Court also refused to hear a case on Proposition 8, in a decision that was seen as a victory for gay rights and also paves the way for the resumption of same-sex marriages in the Golden State.
