Love Conquers All: Hollywood’s LGBTQA+ Power Couples

Since the Defense of Marriage Act and California’s Proposition 8 were struck down in 2013, and jurisdictions in other countries adopted similar legislation, same-sex couples in the United States and the world have been celebrating the freedom to marry. 

Cynthia Nixon’s journey to finding true love was an unexpected one. She began dating Christine Marinoni in 2004 and five years later, they were engaged. She told The Telegraph that when she fell in love with another woman, it didn’t seem strange to her. 

Martin and Jwan’s love story was a surprise when they announced their marriage in January 2018. Martin confessed to Attitude magazine that the moment he saw Jwan, he knew they were meant to be. 

Billy Porter and Adam Smith’s story is one of true love and destiny. They first met in 2009, but sadly went their separate ways the following year. However, five years later, their paths crossed again – their romance was rekindled. 

Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita met at the gym. They got engaged in Mexico in 2012 after two years together and were married the following year at a lavish ceremony in New York City. 

In 2016, American Crime Story actress Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor went public with their romance after meeting years earlier. In an interview with The New York Times, Paulson spoke candidly about the age gap between them, saying she doesn’t want to feel “straitjacketed” by what is expected of her. 

It was love at first sight for Lance Bass and Michael Turchin when they met at a birthday party in Palm Springs, California in 2010. After dating for a year, Bass proposed to Turchin in August 2013, and the couple tied the knot in December 2014. 

Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka are perfect examples of true love. The couple started dating in 2004 and proposed to each other in 2006, although they kept the news of their engagement a secret until June 2011. By this time, the twosome were doting parents of twins Gideon and Harper, born a year earlier. 

Elton John and David Furnish are the epitome of true love. The couple, who have been together since 1993, were instantly attracted to each other when they first met. As a testament to their strong relationship, every Saturday for 16 years, the couple exchanged cards to express their love for each other. 

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are an iconic couple. Both well-known actors in their own right, Degeneres is the queen of the talk show scene, and her wife starred in Arrested Development and ABC’s hit show Scandal. 

After 21 years of being together, George Takei and Brad Altman finally decided to make things official and unite in marriage. In September 2008, the two exchanged vows at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, CA, in a multicultural ceremony that truly reflected their relationship. 

Jim Parsons and Todd Spiewak have a heartwarming love story that began with a romantic proposal. After the Big Bang Theory star won an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Jim proposed to his then-boyfriend Todd. 

Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent have experienced a beautiful journey of love and family. After Nate proposed to Jeremiah during a trip to Machu Picchu, Peru, in April 2013, the couple tied the knot in May 2014 at the New York Public Library. 

Jillian Michaels and Heidi Rhoades have been a power couple since they first got together in 2011. But it wasn’t until March 2016 that their love story was immortalized forever. 

After an incredible 42-year journey together, superstar actor, comedian, and writer Lily Tomlin and writer-producer Jane Wagner finally sealed their love with a beautiful wedding. 

In April 2014, Jodie Foster and Alexandra Hedison tied the knot in a private ceremony, celebrating the start of their magical love story. Foster, an Academy Award-winning actress, and Hedison, a renowned photographer, are both successful in their respective fields, and many believe their union is a match made in heaven. 

Samira Wiley and Lauren Morelli’s love story is something out of a fairytale. The two first crossed paths while filming the hit series Orange Is the New Black, and the rest, as they say, is history. 

After spending more than three decades together, Barry Manilow and Garry Kief finally tied the knot in a romantic and intimate ceremony in April 2014. After years of working together and building a strong bond, the two decided to take the plunge and make it official, with only their closest friends and family present. 

The beautiful love story of Matt Bomer and Simon Halls is one for the ages. After secretly tying the knot in 2011, the couple kept it under wraps for three years when they divulged it in a Details magazine interview. 

Matt Dallas – popularly known for the series Kyle XY – and musician Blue Hamilton are the perfect examples of modern-day fairytales. After dating for six years, the couple wed in July 2015. 

With a heartwarming proposal story, Mean Girls star Daniel Franzese and his long-time boyfriend Joseph Bradley Phillips announced their engagement in 2016. In an Instagram post, Daniel shared a sweet photo of the proposal and wrote, “You guys! @joeylovesthat and I are getting married!” 

Jonathan Knight and Harley Rodriguez are the epitome of true love! The couple, who have been together for many years, announced their engagement in November 2016 during an appearance on The Jenny McCarthy Show. 

Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black’s love story began in the summer of 2013 when sparks flew between the British Olympic dive champion and the American screenwriter. The couple announced their engagement in the Times of London newspaper in 2015. 

Abby Wambach and Glennon Doyle Melton are a power couple who have accomplished much in their respective fields. Wambach, a retired US soccer star, was part of the team that won the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. 

Wanda and Alex Sykes were two star-crossed lovers whose love story began in 2008. On Oct. 25 of that year, they exchanged vows, and less than a year later, they welcomed their twin bundles of joy – Olivia and Lucas. 

Once a fairytale, the relationship between Olympic ice skater Johnny Weir and his husband Victor Voronov sadly ended. After two blissful years of marriage, the two announced their split in March 2014. 

After meeting 15 years before, Glee creator Ryan Murphy and David Miller finally took the plunge and sealed their commitment with a wedding in 2012. Murphy had happily announced their engagement the year before on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show. 

Chely Wright and Lauren Blitzer made history in 2011 when they became the first same-sex couple to get married in the country music industry. The two tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at a private home in Connecticut in August of that year. 

After years of being together, fashion designer Michael Kors and his partner Lance LePere finally had the chance to fulfill their dream of getting married in their home state. 

When Rosie O’Donnell and Michelle Rounds met at a Starbucks in 2011, little did they know their whirlwind romance would lead to marriage and a child. After only a few months of dating, the couple announced their engagement in December 2011 and married in June 2012, with no guests in attendance, though planning to have a larger ceremony later. 

Sara Gilbert and Linda Perry are an example of true love. After announcing their relationship in 2012, Linda coordinated a romantic musical picnic to propose to Sara.