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. 

Comedic actress Rebel Wilson and her partner Ramona Agruma had quite the sweet start to their romance. Rebel explained that they spoke on the phone for quite some time before they got together to meet. “It was kind of old-school and romantic”, she told People.

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. 

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. 

Kristen Stewart is known for being pretty private. The actress likes to keep to herself but she has shared some parts of her relationship with Dylan Meyer with her fans and the rest of the world.

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!” 

You might recognize Adelaide Kane from her leading role in Reign. The star took to Tik Tok in 2021 to announce her new relationship. Her girlfriend, Marthe Woertman is a Dutch model.

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. 

Soccer player Megan Rapinoe and basketball player Sue Bird had been dating for 5 years before they got engaged in 2020. Sue explained that she didn’t even feel the need to come out to the public until she went public with her relationship with Megan.

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. 

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. 

Actress Fiona Shaw married her wife in 2018. Sonali Deraniyagala is a doctor and Sri Lankan memoirist who lost her children and husband in the awful Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004.

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. 

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. 

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.

RuPaul, commonly referred to as the “Queen of Drag” met who would turn out to be his future husband way back in 1994. Where did the couple meet, you may ask? Well, the love birds met at a famous dance club in New York.

Tan France is most recognizable for his role on the popular show Queer Eye. Not everyone knows that he has been married to his husband for a whole 15 years. The pair actually met on a dating app! They bonded over their religious backgrounds and shared values.

Barbie Ferreira has become well known for her iconic role on the HBO show Euphoria. Her role as Cat captures the hearts of many and she quickly became a fan favorite. The model and actress gained even more fans for speaking out on body positivity.

Kal Penn has been in countless films and is most well known for his comedic acting. He revealed that he was engaged to his partner, Josh in 2021. But the two have been together for over 11 years.

Andrew and Tuc may not be the first couple of actors to fall in love with their costars, but their story sure id heartwarming! The pair were cast in The Boys in the Band and their characters were roommates who constantly flirting with one another.

Actors Ben Platt and Noah Galvin met through the musical called Dear Evan Hansen. Interestingly, they were not costars on the movie, but rather met in passing. Ben Platt played Evan Hansen originally but when he stepped down from the role, Noah Galvin took his place.

Sean Hayes and his partner Scott Icenogle met on the set of the Ellen DeGeneres show. Scott was a DJ on her show and Sean met him when he was a guest there. They dated for 8 years before they finally tied the knot in 2014.

Soccer stars Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris met as teammates for Gotham FC. They have become increasingly more open about their relationship but have both spoken out on how they felt they had to keep it secret for so long.

Jaymes Vaughn and Jonathan Bennett have been together for more than 4 years. They got married in 2022 at a destination wedding in Mexico. Many people might recognize Jonathan from his iconic role in the movie Mean Girls alongside Lindsay Lohan.