15 Iconic LGBTQ+ Hollywood Couples

Hollywood has long been shaped by LGBTQ+ creators and performers whose work onstage, onscreen, and behind the camera has reached audiences worldwide, and many of their love stories have unfolded just as publicly as their careers. The couples below span actors, comedians, directors, and musicians, with marriages, engagements, and long-term partnerships that have intersected with landmark projects and moments in entertainment. From ground-breaking sitcom stars to Oscar winners and chart-topping icons, their personal milestones often sit alongside busy schedules of films, TV series, tours, and theater runs. Here are fifteen couples whose relationships have been part of the broader story of LGBTQ+ visibility in Hollywood.

Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi

Comedian and talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres and actor Portia de Rossi married in 2008 in California. DeGeneres’ sitcom ‘Ellen’ and later ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ made her one of television’s most recognizable figures, while de Rossi is known for ‘Arrested Development’ and ‘Ally McBeal’. The pair have collaborated on philanthropy, including animal welfare and conservation efforts, and have invested in real estate and design projects together. Their appearances at industry events and charity galas have kept them prominent in entertainment and advocacy circles.

Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka

Neil Patrick Harris, known for ‘How I Met Your Mother’ and ‘Doogie Howser, M.D.’, and actor-chef David Burtka wed in 2014 after years together. They have worked onstage and on television, with Harris’ Broadway roles and hosting gigs pairing with Burtka’s culinary and acting projects. The couple co-authored and produced content that often intersects family life, performance, and food. They are also known for elaborate variety specials and appearances tied to Broadway benefits and awards shows.

Elton John & David Furnish

Singer-songwriter Elton John and filmmaker David Furnish entered a civil partnership in 2005 and married in 2014. Furnish is a producer on several of John’s projects, including documentaries and the biopic ‘Rocketman’. Together they run the Elton John AIDS Foundation, one of the most influential organizations in HIV/AIDS philanthropy. Their partnership blends music, film production, and large-scale charity events into a sustained presence across entertainment and advocacy.

Sarah Paulson & Holland Taylor

Actor Sarah Paulson, celebrated for ‘American Horror Story’, ‘Ratched’, and ‘The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story’, has been with veteran stage and screen star Holland Taylor since the mid-2010s. Taylor’s career spans Broadway, film, and television, including ‘Legally Blonde’ and ‘Two and a Half Men’. Both continue to work across prestige TV, theater, and independent features. They’re frequently seen supporting each other’s premieres and theatrical openings.

Jodie Foster & Alexandra Hedison

Two-time Academy Award winner Jodie Foster married photographer and director Alexandra Hedison in 2014. Foster’s directing and acting credits include ‘The Silence of the Lambs’, ‘Panic Room’, and ‘Contact’, while Hedison has exhibited photography internationally and directed short-form projects. They maintain a low public profile but appear together at film festivals and awards ceremonies. The couple balances Foster’s studio and prestige work with Hedison’s gallery and behind-the-camera pursuits.

Kristen Stewart & Dylan Meyer

Actor Kristen Stewart, known for ‘Spencer’, ‘Personal Shopper’, and the ‘Twilight’ saga, has been engaged to screenwriter and actor Dylan Meyer since 2021. Meyer has writing and acting credits in independent film and streaming projects, with development work spanning genre and character-driven stories. Stewart continues to mix indie films with auteur-led projects and occasional franchise appearances. The pair have collaborated on creative endeavors while keeping most details of their relationship private.

Cynthia Nixon & Christine Marinoni

‘Sex and the City’ star Cynthia Nixon married education activist Christine Marinoni in 2012. Nixon’s career includes television, film, and Tony-winning theater roles, alongside directing and political advocacy. Marinoni’s work in education policy and community organizing has focused on public schools and equal rights. They often align public appearances with policy initiatives, benefit readings, and theater openings.

Wanda Sykes & Alex Sykes

Comedian and writer Wanda Sykes married Alex Sykes (née Niedbalski) in 2008. Wanda’s credits span stand-up specials, ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’, ‘The Upshaws’, and writing on hit comedy series, along with voice work in animated features. Alex has a background in business and design, and the couple occasionally spotlight family life in interviews tied to Wanda’s tours and specials. They are regulars at industry events that intersect comedy, television, and LGBTQ+ advocacy.

Jim Parsons & Todd Spiewak

Emmy-winning actor Jim Parsons, best known for ‘The Big Bang Theory’ and the recent stage-to-screen pipeline of dramatic roles, married art director and producer Todd Spiewak in 2017. Spiewak has produced projects through their banner, supporting scripted and documentary work. Parsons continues to balance theater with film and television, expanding into producing and narration. The couple’s collaborations often focus on character-driven stories and development of new writers.

Barry Manilow & Garry Kief

Pop icon Barry Manilow married longtime manager Garry Kief in 2014 after decades together. Manilow’s career includes chart-topping songs, Las Vegas residencies, and television specials. Kief has overseen touring, recording, and production logistics as part of Manilow’s management and production companies. Their partnership has been central to the artist’s sustained live schedule and philanthropic concerts.

Lily Tomlin & Jane Wagner

Comedic legend Lily Tomlin married writer-director Jane Wagner in 2013 after a partnership spanning many collaborations. Wagner wrote Tomlin’s acclaimed one-woman show ‘The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe’, and the two have produced specials and stage revivals together. Tomlin’s screen work includes ‘Grace and Frankie’ and numerous films, while Wagner continues to write and direct. Their creative partnership is one of the longest-running in American comedy and theater.

Matt Bomer & Simon Halls

Actor Matt Bomer, known for ‘White Collar’, ‘The Normal Heart’, and ‘American Horror Story’, married publicist Simon Halls in 2011. Halls is a veteran of entertainment publicity, guiding campaigns for film and television clients. Bomer has balanced TV leads, film roles, and stage performances, earning recognition for dramatic and musical turns. The couple often appears at premieres and awards tied to Bomer’s releases and industry campaigns.

Ben Platt & Noah Galvin

Tony winner Ben Platt and actor Noah Galvin, both associated with ‘Dear Evan Hansen’, married in 2024. Platt has released solo albums, starred in film and TV musicals, and returned to Broadway with concert engagements. Galvin’s work spans television comedies, theater, and voice roles. They have performed together at benefits and special events, merging theater roots with screen projects.

Niecy Nash-Betts & Jessica Betts

Emmy-winning actor Niecy Nash-Betts married singer-songwriter Jessica Betts in 2020. Nash-Betts has starred in ‘Claws’, ‘Reno 911!’, and ‘Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story’, while Betts has released R&B projects and performed on television and live stages. They frequently collaborate on music and appearances, including performances that showcase Betts’ work. The couple’s red-carpet and music-video appearances often coincide with series launches and tours.

Tom Daley & Dustin Lance Black

Olympic diver Tom Daley and screenwriter-director Dustin Lance Black married in 2017. Black won an Academy Award for ‘Milk’ and has written and produced films and series focused on social justice and history. Daley has presented TV projects, authored books, and launched design ventures, including knitwear and craft initiatives. Together they engage in advocacy related to LGBTQ+ rights, youth support, and creative education, while balancing sports, film, and media commitments.

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