15 Gay Celebrities Who Are Married to Same-Sex Partners
Marriage equality has helped many public figures share their lives openly, and fans often want to know a little more about the couples they support on screen, on stage, and in sports. These pairs have built families, launched projects together, and used their platforms to support causes from health care to the arts.
Below are fifteen notable couples who are legally married. For each one, you will find when they tied the knot, what they do professionally, and a few concrete details about their lives and work that help paint a clear picture of who they are together.
Elton John
Elton John and filmmaker David Furnish entered into a civil partnership in 2005 and married in 2014 after the law changed in England and Wales. They are parents to two sons born via surrogate, Zachary and Elijah, and they live primarily in the United Kingdom with additional homes in the United States.
Together they help lead the Elton John AIDS Foundation, which funds prevention and treatment programs around the world. Furnish has also produced projects connected to Elton’s music career, including films and special events, while Elton continues to tour and support music education initiatives.
Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris and chef and actor David Burtka married in 2014 in Italy. They welcomed twins Harper and Gideon in 2010 via surrogate, and the family has split time between New York and other work locations as needed.
Burtka has authored a cookbook and hosted culinary shows while Harris has continued work in television, theater, and film, including appearances tied to ‘How I Met Your Mother’ and stage productions on Broadway. They participate in charitable events that support children’s health and arts education.
Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres and actor Portia de Rossi married in California in 2008. Their wedding took place at their home during a period when same sex marriage was legally recognized in the state, and the marriage remained valid after later changes in state law.
DeGeneres concluded a long run on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ in 2022 and has worked on wildlife conservation projects. Portia de Rossi has focused on philanthropy and business ventures, including work with art and tech companies, while both support animal welfare organizations.
Jim Parsons
Jim Parsons and graphic designer and producer Todd Spiewak married in 2017 at the Rainbow Room in New York City. The couple had been together for many years before their wedding and have maintained a home base in New York for work in television and theater.
Parsons has produced and starred in projects for stage and screen, including work associated with ‘The Big Bang Theory’ and the Broadway revival of ‘The Boys in the Band’. Spiewak has co produced film and television through their company and has continued a design background that predates their entertainment ventures.
RuPaul
RuPaul married painter and ranch owner Georges LeBar in 2017 after a long relationship that began in the mid 1990s. LeBar divides his time between art and managing ranch land in the American West, while RuPaul works across television, music, and fashion.
RuPaul remains the host and executive producer of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ and its international editions, overseeing a large slate of reality competition programming. The couple have supported LGBTQ causes and arts organizations with appearances and donations connected to their careers.
Tom Daley
Olympic diver Tom Daley married screenwriter and director Dustin Lance Black in 2017 in Devon, England. They are parents to two sons born via surrogate, and the family balances life between the United Kingdom and the United States for training and production schedules.
Daley has won multiple Olympic and world championship medals and has authored books on fitness and knitting. Black won an Academy Award for writing ‘Milk’ and continues to create film and television projects while both advocate for LGBTQ youth and inclusive sports policies.
Wanda Sykes
Comedian and writer Wanda Sykes married Alex Niedbalski in 2008. The couple welcomed twins in 2009 and have resided in the United States while maintaining family ties in France through Niedbalski’s background.
Sykes has released stand up specials, acted in television and film, and written for series across networks and streaming platforms. Niedbalski has held roles in business and marketing, and together they have supported organizations focused on LGBTQ rights and disaster relief.
Robin Roberts
Journalist Robin Roberts married entrepreneur Amber Laign in 2023. The couple began their relationship in 2005 and shared updates about their wedding with viewers and followers after Roberts returned to ‘Good Morning America’ following medical treatments in prior years.
Laign co founded a wellness brand and has a background in massage therapy. Roberts has written books about resilience and health and continues daily work on ‘Good Morning America’ while both support blood donation campaigns and patient advocacy groups.
Barry Manilow
Singer and songwriter Barry Manilow married longtime manager Garry Kief in 2014. The ceremony took place at Manilow’s home with close friends present, and the marriage became widely known to the public a short time later.
Kief has overseen management and production for tours and television specials. Manilow remains active with recording and residencies and supports music education through scholarships and school programs connected to his foundation.
Chely Wright
Country artist Chely Wright married Lauren Blitzer in 2011 in Connecticut. They are mothers to twin sons born in 2013, and they have spoken publicly about family life while maintaining careers in entertainment and media.
Wright released a memoir and albums after coming out and has worked with military and school programs to address bullying. Blitzer has held roles in marketing and media and has supported LGBTQ advocacy through industry groups and nonprofit partnerships.
Nate Berkus
Designer and television host Nate Berkus married designer Jeremiah Brent in 2014 at the New York Public Library. They are parents to two children born via surrogacy, and they have starred together in series that follow their client work and family life.
Berkus and Brent run interior design firms that handle residential and commercial projects. Their shows, including ‘Nate & Jeremiah by Design’, have featured practical renovation planning, vendor coordination, and budget management for homeowners.
Michael Kors
Fashion designer Michael Kors married Lance LePere in 2011 in Southampton, New York. The couple met through their work at the Michael Kors brand and have collaborated for many years on collections and campaigns.
Kors serves as the chief designer for his namesake company while LePere holds a key creative role within the label. They participate in fundraisers for hunger relief and medical research and support young designers through mentorship and industry events.
George Takei
Actor George Takei married Brad Altman in 2008 at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles. The ceremony included friends from Takei’s years in entertainment and community service, and the couple has continued to appear together at conventions and benefits.
Altman has worked in project management and production roles tied to events and media. Takei remains active in television, theater, and publishing and both support civil rights education and voter participation initiatives.
Matt Bomer
Actor Matt Bomer married publicist Simon Halls in 2011 in a private ceremony, a fact Bomer shared publicly in 2014. They have three sons born via surrogacy and have balanced family schedules with work in film, television, and theater.
Halls is a partner in a public relations firm that represents high profile clients in entertainment. Bomer has starred in projects across genres, including television series and Broadway productions, and the couple supports LGBTQ youth services and arts education.
Stephen Fry
Writer and broadcaster Stephen Fry married Elliott Spencer in 2015 at a registry office in Norfolk, England. The couple announced the news with a simple photo and have since appeared together at literary festivals and charity events.
Fry has published books, presented documentaries, and performed on stage while Spencer has worked as a writer and photographer. They support mental health and youth charities and have participated in campaigns that promote access to education and the arts.
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