The LGBT Couples Of The Entertainment Industry : People always have something to say about love in Hollywood. Many just cannot connect between celebrities and long-term relationships. High-profile relationships are often riddled with unfaithfulness and messy affairs! However, some stars stand out from others can teach us a few things when it comes to true love for them.
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Take Cooper Anderson for example, who has a partner that all of us admire and would love to have. Some stars have made us prove that love still exists and is well: examples are Ellen DeGeneres, Neil Patrick Harris, Jillian Michaels, among others. Throw aside the dental implants, liposuction surgery, and Photoshop— we are purely speaking about love here. Let us now round up the biggest LBGT Hollywood power couples as we all know that love is a beautiful thing. Read on to learn more about them.
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Ellen DeGeneres & Portia De Rossi
Ellen DeGeneres is a popular television host and one of the biggest LGBT rights advocates you will see on the small screen. She has been in a relationship with Portia De Rossi who is an actress and a model. They have been together since 2004 and the two got married in 2008.
Cara Delevingne & Annie Clark
You’d be hard-pressed to name a bigger It-girl than British beauty Cara Delevingne right now. People loved her relationship with musician Annie Clark, who is better known as St. Vincent. Sadly, the couple called it quits in 2016.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Justin Mikita
Jesse Ferguson is best known for playing Mitchell Pritchett on Modern Family. The actor recently married Justin Mikita in 2013. Here’s something interesting: in lieu of traditional wedding gifts, they told guests to donate to the marriage equality organization ‘Tie the Knot’.
Elton John & David Furnish
David Furnish and Elton John are a couple that needs zero introduction. They entered a civil partnership in 2004, but officially got married in 2014 when gay marriage was finally legalized.
Ricky Martin & Jwan Yosef
Ricky Martin revealed that he was engaged to a painter called Jwan Yosef when he appeared in an episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. If you watch the video, you’ll surely see how happy Martin is at spilling the news!
George Takei & Brad Altman
George Takei, a huge LGBT advocate and a great actor, has been dating his actor-writer boyfriend for about 27 years before the couple was finally able to tie the knot!
Lance Bass & Michael Turchin
It was in 2011 when Lance Bass and Michael Turchin first began dating. The couple would later marry each other in 2014. The ceremony was broadcasted on Lance Loves Michael: The Lance Bass Wedding. Fun fact: the pair was the first same-sex couple to ever get married on cable TV!
Kehlani Parrish & Shaina Negron
In a recent turn of events, popular singer, Kehlani, officially came out during an Instagram Live. She said to her fans that she “finally knows” her identity and sees herself as queer. For a while now, people have wondered about her identity, so Kehlani thought to clear it up once and for all. While we aren’t aware of the singer currently dating anyone, she did date Shaina Negron back in 2017 for a little while. Here they are at the Soul Train Awards together.
Cynthia Nixon & Christine Marinoni
Cynthia Nixon of The Sex and the City fame is a marriage equality advocate. She began dating Christine in 2004. Marinoni would give birth to their son, Max Ellington, in 2011. In 2012, the couple was married.
Tom Ford & Richard Buckley
Considering how gorgeous both men are, it must have been love at first sight. They have been together since 1986 and they also have a son they named Alexander John Buckley Ford.
Wanda Sykes & Alex Sykes
Wanda and Alex Sykes got married to each other in 2008. Just a year after that, fraternal twins Olivia and Lucas would join their family.
Michael Kors & Lance Lepere
Here’s another contender for the most stylish couple award in history! 2011 must have been a great year for these two— after all, it was the year when they got both engaged and married.
Michael Kors & Lance Lepere
Jillian Michaels & Heidi Rhoades
The TV show Just Jillian follows the life of the popular personal trainer Jillian Michaels. Wasn’t it amazing to see her love grow with Heidi Rhoades, her talent manager? The pair got married in 2016.
Jillian Michaels & Heidi Rhoades
Jim Parsons & Todd Spiewak
We’re sure you know Jim Parsons from Big Bang Theory. In 2017, the actor got married to Todd Spiewak.
Jim Parsons & Todd Spiewak
Lily Tomlin & Jane Wagner
Did you know that Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner have been in a relationship for 42 years now? That’s impressive! We’re glad they were able to get hitched in 2013.
Lily Tomlin & Jane Wagner
The LGBT Couples Of The Entertainment Industry
Published on 02/16/2020
Melissa Etheridge & Linda Wallem
Actress and producer Linda Wallem and famous singer Melissa Etheridge had dated for some years before they were finally able to make it official in 2014.
Melissa Etheridge & Linda Wallem
Ellen Page & Samantha Thomas
Ellen Page of Juno fame has a girlfriend. The petite woman’s beau is an artist and surfer who goes by the name Samantha Thomas.
Ellen Page & Samantha Thomas
Miley Cyrus and Kaitlynn Carter
This romance is a rather new one. Famous singer, Miley Cyrus and her actor husband, Liam Hemsworth, recently called it quits and announced their separation. It didn’t take too long before Miley was spotted getting close with reality star, Kaitlynn Carter, who just so happened to be going through a similar situation with her own husband, Brody Jenner, who is part of the Kardashian-Jenner clan. It looks like the two girls hit it off, seeing as they have been inseparable ever since. The two have been seen spending plenty of time together in clubs and even with Miley’s mom, Tish.
Miley Cyrus And Kaitlynn Carter
Lil Nas X
The last day of Pride Month back in 2019, was on June 30th, Lil Nas X publicly came out as gay. He then took to Twitter and tweeted the following, “some of y’all already know, some of y’all don’t care, some of y’all not gone mess with me no more”. Just a few months later the American rapper appeared on The Ellen Show where he said he was “somewhat” in a relationship.
Lil Nas X
Chely Wright & Lauren Blitzer
Here is another breathtaking couple! Lauren Blitzer wrote Same Sex in the City: So Your Prince Charming Is Really a Cinderella, while Chely Wright is an excellent country musician.
Chely Wright & Lauren Blitzer
Sam Smith And Brandon Flynn
The world was thrilled when English singer, Sam Smith and actor from 3 Reasons Why, Brandon Flynn started dating. Despite their popularity, they’ve kept their relationship on the dl (down low), so don’t expect any Instagram pictures from these two!
Sam Smith And Brandon Flynn
Samira Wiley & Lauren Morelli
Orange is the New Black is one of the most famous TV shows on the planet right now. It is also where Samira Wiley and Lauren Morelli first met! The couple recently tied the knot in Palm Springs.
Samira Wiley & Lauren Morelli
Sara Gilbert & Linda Perry
It was in 2014 that Sara Gilbert and Linda Perry got married. A year after that, Gilbert gave birth to a son they would call Rhodes.
Sara Gilbert & Linda Perry
RuPaul & Georges LeBar
RuPaul, the host of RuPaul’s Drag Race, has kept a low-key personal life, but did you know that he has been with Georges Lebar for more than 23 years now?
RuPaul & Georges LeBar
Cheyenne Jackson & Jason Landau
Cheyenne Jackson announced on his Instagram account that he was seeing Jason Landau. This was back in 2013! They got married in 2014 and on October 2016, the couple would welcome a pair of twins they would call Willow and Ethan.
Cheyenne Jackson & Jason Landau
Robin Roberts & Amber Laign
Robin Roberts, a TV host, had breast cancer when she would come out of the closet as a lesbian. She tries her best to keep her private life as quiet as she possibly could. You probably didn’t know that Michelle Obama tweeted her, “I am so happy for you and Amber! You continue to make us all proud.”
Robin Roberts & Amber Laign
Barry Manilow & Garry Kief
Sure, we’re all familiar with Barry Manilow— after all, his impressive career spans half a century! But did you know that his husband is his manager?
Barry Manilow & Garry Kief
Nate Berkus & Jeremiah Brent
Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent, yet another couple made of famous designers, married after a year of dating. They welcomed a daughter named Poppy in 2014.
Nate Berkus & Jeremiah Brent
David Hyde Pierce & Brian Hargrove
Maybe you recall David Hyde Pierce from the TV show Frasier. In 2008, he married Brian Hargrove.
Brian Hargrove & David Hyde Pierce
Ryan Murphy & David Miller
Do you remember Ryan Murphy, creator of Glee? The man got married to David Miller in 2011, about 15 years since they first began dating.
Ryan Murphy & David Miller
Luke Evans & Jon Kortajarena
Even LGBT couples aren’t immune to on-off relationships. You just need to look at the relationship between Luke Evans and Jon Kortajarena to know that this is true!
Luke Evans & Jon Kortajarena
Tig Notaro & Stephanie Allynne
Stand-up artist Tig Notaro has been married to writer-actress Stephanie Allynne since 2015. A year after their union, they would have twin boys named Finn and Max.
Tig Notaro & Stephanie Allynne
Alan Cummings & Grant Shaffer
Alan Cummings is one of the best character actors in history. He met his husband in 2005, got engaged a year after. In 2007, the couple got married to each other.
Alan Cummings & Grant Shaffer
Matt Dallas & Blue Hamilton
Matt Dallas of Kyle XY fame first began dating singer-songwriter Blue Hamilton for six years. They later got married and adopted a child together.
Matt Dallas & Blue Hamilton
Brittney Griner & Glory Johnson
Brittney Griner, WNBA star, and Glory Johnson were married for one year before they decided to get a divorce in 2016.
Brittney Griner & Glory Johnson
Orlando Cruz & Jose Manuel Colon
Orlando Cruz is actually known to be the “first openly LGBT professional boxer in the history of the post.” In 2013, he would tie the knot with Jose Manuel Colon in a Central Park ceremony.
Orlando Cruz & Jose Manuel Colon
Raven-Symoné and AzMarie Livingston
Who doesn’t remember former child actress and host of The View? She began seeing actress, model, and singer AzMarie Livingston back in 2012. Sadly, the couple decided to call it quits in 2015.
Raven-Symoné and AzMarie Livingston
Daniel Franzese and Joseph Bradley Phillips
Comedian Daniel Franzese is most famous for appearing in Mean Girls. But did you know that he proposed to his two-year boyfriend Joseph Bradley Philips at a Starbucks?
Daniel Franzese and Joseph Bradley Phillips
Jonathan Knight and Harley Rodriguez
Jonathan Knight and Harley Rodriguez’s engagement first hit the news on The Jenny McCarthy Show back in 2016. Here was what Jonathan had to say about the proposal: “We were in Africa, our parents were there, our moms were there, and I just figured this was the time to pop the question and make it official.” Adorable!
Jonathan Knight And Harley Rodriguez
Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black
We were all rooting for Tom Daley during the Olympics and I’m sure Dustin Lance Black shares the sentiment. The screenwriter would begin going out with Daley not long after the swimmer came out as bisexual on his Youtube channel.
Tom Daley And Dustin Lance Black
Abby Wambach and Glennon Doyle Melton
Abby Wambach has got quite the resume: retired athlete, coach, Olympic gold medalist, and FIFA Women’s World Cup champion. Despite all of this, let us not forget that she married author Glennon Doyle Melton just this May.
Abby Wambach And Glennon Doyle Melton
Johnny Weir and Victor Voronov
Multi-awarded Johnny Weir and husband Victor Voronov would spend two years together before they went their own ways in 2014.
Johnny Weir And Victor Voronov
Colton Haynes and Jeff Leatham
Almost everyone swooned for Colton Haynes’s bad boy superhero role on Arrow! The actor had similar reactions when he posted about his proposal to the famous florist Jeff Leatham back in March 2017.
Colton Haynes And Jeff Leatham
Gary Janetti and Brad Goreski
Garry Janetti finally got engaged to Brad Goreski, his boyfriend of 13 years, in December 2014.
Gary Janetti And Brad Goreski
Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan
In September 2008, Jonathan Adler finally married Simon Doonan. Their 14 years together would lead to a colorful wedding in California.
Jonathan Adler And Simon Doonan
Denis O’Hare and Hugo Redwood
Multi-awarded actor Denis O’Hare has been married to Hugo Redwood since 2011. They also adopted a son called Declan.
Denis O’Hare And Hugo Redwood
Alec Mapa and Jamison Hebert
Alex Mapa and Jamison Hebert’s six-year relationship led to marriage in 2008. The couple also has a son between them.
Alec Mapa And Jamison Hebert
Zachary Quinto And Miles McMillan
Here’s what Vogue had to say about these two: “a power couple whose domain extends across the film, fashion, and art scene”. We can’t think of a better way to describe them!
Zachary Quinto And Miles McMillan
Rufus Wainwright and Jorn Weisbrodt
German arts director Jorn Weisbrodt and musician Rufus Wainwright would end up tying the knot in August 2012. Interestingly, they have a daughter that they have enrolled in a parenting partnership with Lorca Cohen!
Rufus Wainwright And Jorn Weisbrodt
Jane Lynch and Lara Embry
Actress Jane Lynch married psychologist Lara Embry back in May 2010. Their wedding was held in Sunderland, Massachusetts. The two actually met in a fundraiser just a year before. Sadly, they have since divorced in 2014.
Jane Lynch, Lara Embry
Cat Cora and Jennifer Cora
Famous chef Cat Cora and wife Jennifer have been together for 17 years. They have four children together. Sadly, the couple has since called it quits.
Cat Cora And Jennifer Cora
Mario Cantone and Jerry Dixon
Mario Cantone and Jerry Dixon first met in the year 1991. It was not until October 2011 that they were officially married by Pastor Jay Bakker.
Mario Cantone
Kristen Stewart and Stella Maxwell
Weren’t you glad when Kristen Stewart finally came out? She has been dating the Victoria’s Secret Angel Stella Maxwell since 2016! They simply make a gorgeous couple together.
Kristen Stewart And Stella Maxwell
Lee Daniels and Jahil Fisher
Empire producer Lee Daniels and stylist Jahil Fisher recently celebrated six years together!
Lee Daniels And Jahil Fisher
Nick Denton and Derrence Washington
Gawker founder Nick Denton and his partner Derrence Washington got hitched in May 2014.
Nick Denton And Derrence Washington
Jenna Lyons and Courtney Crangi
Jenna Lyons and Courtney Crangi first started seeing each other in 2012. They presently reside in Tribeca with Beckett, Courtney’s son.
Jenna Lyons And Courtney Crangi
Don Roos and Dan Bucatinsky
Actor, producer and writer Dan Bucatinsky met his would-be husband Don Roos a long time ago. Apparently, it all began when Roos invited him to the 1992 premiere of Love Field. They have been together ever since and even tied the knot in 2008. They have two kids, Eliza and Jonah.
Don Roos and Dan Bucatinsky
Jodie Foster & Alexandra Hedison
Jodie Foster, an actress and a filmmaker, has always been cited to be one of the greatest actresses of her time. Did you know that she is married to Alexandra Hedison? Hedison is an artist, actress, and director !
Jodie Foster & Alexandra Hedison
Chris Hughes and Sean Eldridge
Chris Hughes, co-founder of Facebook, married activist Sean Eldridge in 2012.
Chris Hughes And Sean Eldridge
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