Hollywood reacts to New York's gay marriage bill
Last night, gay marriage became legal in New York state and there was a joyous celebration, especially in New York’s West Village. Celebrities have also been joining in the enthusiasm via Twitter. Here’s a sampling of the reaction:
Lea Michele
Proud to be from New York!! Such a beautiful thing!! So thankful and happy!! #Equalityforall
Lady Gaga
The revolution is ours to fight for love, justice+equality. Rejoice NY, and propose. We did it!!!
Damon Lindelof
Okay, Bert and Ernie. What’s your excuse NOW? #WayToGo
Darren Criss
I sing it every night, but now it has better meaning: “New York- concrete jungle where dreams are made of, there’s nothing you can’t do.” :)
Rosie O’Donnell
happy gays r here again !!!!! #equalitymattersNY
Neil Patrick Harris
It PASSED! Marriage equality in NY!! Yes!! Progress!! Thank you everyone who worked so hard on this!! A historic night!
Ellen DeGeneres
I’m thrilled about the news from NY. Marriage equality! Every day we get a little closer. What an amazing feeling.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
I’m 9 hours ahead in Italy right now so I just woke up to the good news in NY! In so glad progress is happening!!!!
Katy Perry
NEW YORK! I ♥ U! You’re OFFICIALLY the coolest place on the planet! #PRIDE #EQUALITYFORALL! #CELEBRATE!
Kathy Griffin
tonight we’re all New Yorkers! Straight & gay alike, let’s all celebrate marriage #equality. The right side of history!
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