Top 15 Gay Celebrity Couples

From entertainment and fashion to sports and design, these couples have built lives together in the public eye while championing visibility, family, and LGBTQ+ rights. Below are fifteen pairs whose partnerships include long-running marriages, creative collaborations, and meaningful advocacy—plus concrete details like when they met, where they married, and the projects and causes they’re known for.

Elton John & David Furnish

Elton John and David Furnish met in 1993 and entered a civil partnership in 2005, converting it to marriage in 2014 after marriage equality became law in England and Wales. They share two sons born via surrogate and have been active in philanthropy through the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Furnish, a filmmaker and producer, also serves as chairman of the foundation. The couple often collaborates on Elton’s projects, including concert films and charity initiatives.

Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka

Neil Patrick Harris and chef-actor David Burtka began dating in the mid-2000s and married in Italy in 2014. They are parents to fraternal twins born via surrogate in 2010. Harris has balanced television, Broadway, and hosting gigs while Burtka has worked in culinary ventures and stage productions. The pair frequently support LGBTQ+ organizations and youth charities through appearances and fundraisers.

Tom Daley & Dustin Lance Black

Olympic diver Tom Daley and screenwriter Dustin Lance Black announced their engagement in 2015 and married at Bovey Castle in Devon in 2017. They are fathers to two sons born via surrogate. Black, an Academy Award–winning writer, has a long record of LGBTQ+ activism, while Daley has advocated for inclusion in sports and launched knitwear and charitable projects. They split time between the UK and the U.S. to accommodate work in film and competitive sport.

Tan France & Rob France

Stylist and TV host Tan France married illustrator and pediatric nurse Rob France in 2007 after meeting in the Pacific Northwest. They welcomed two sons via surrogate, expanding their family while Tan continued television, fashion, and entrepreneurship work. Rob’s artistic background includes portraiture and exhibit work. Both have spoken publicly about surrogacy, parenting, and representation in media.

Ben Platt & Noah Galvin

Actors and singers Ben Platt and Noah Galvin, both associated with the musical ‘Dear Evan Hansen,’ confirmed their relationship in 2020 and later married in 2024. Their ceremony brought together friends from theater, television, and music. Both continue to record, tour, and star in stage and screen projects. They’ve also used their platforms to support arts education and LGBTQ+ causes.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Justin Mikita

‘Modern Family’ star Jesse Tyler Ferguson married lawyer and activist Justin Mikita in 2013 in New York City. They are parents to two children via surrogate. Mikita co-founded Tie the Knot, a bow-tie line that raises funds for marriage equality and LGBTQ+ nonprofits. Ferguson remains active in theater while advocating for equality, voter participation, and arts funding.

Matt Bomer & Simon Halls

Actor Matt Bomer and publicist Simon Halls married in a private ceremony in 2011 after several years together. They are fathers to three sons. Bomer’s screen career spans television, film, and Broadway, while Halls is an established figure in entertainment PR. The couple supports organizations focused on HIV/AIDS services and LGBTQ+ youth.

Nate Berkus & Jeremiah Brent

Interior designers and TV hosts Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent married at the New York Public Library in 2014. They share two children born via surrogate and co-host design series alongside running their own firms. Their work includes residential and commercial projects, product lines, and collaborations with major retailers. The pair often speaks about design accessibility, family-building, and grief and resilience.

Adam Rippon & Jussi-Pekka Kajaala

Figure skater Adam Rippon and Finnish real-estate professional Jussi-Pekka Kajaala married at the Pasadena Courthouse in 2022. The couple split time between the U.S. and Finland to accommodate family and work. Rippon transitioned from competitive skating to coaching, commentary, and entertainment projects. They have been visible supporters of LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports and youth mentorship.

Lee Pace & Matthew Foley

Actor Lee Pace married fashion executive Matthew Foley in 2022 after several years together. They later welcomed a child, expanding their family while maintaining relatively private lives. Pace balances film, television, and theater roles with a focus on character-driven projects. Foley’s career in fashion includes leadership at a heritage knitwear brand and collaborations across luxury retail.

Jonathan Bennett & Jaymes Vaughan

Actor Jonathan Bennett and television host Jaymes Vaughan married in 2022 at a resort ceremony tailored to be fully LGBTQ+-inclusive. They co-founded an event and travel brand that focuses on queer-friendly experiences. Bennett continues acting and hosting while Vaughan produces and presents entertainment content. The couple frequently partners with nonprofits supporting equality and safe spaces.

Robbie Rogers & Greg Berlanti

Former U.S. soccer player Robbie Rogers married prolific writer-producer Greg Berlanti in 2017. They are parents to two children born via surrogacy. Rogers has worked in sports management and media since retiring from professional play, while Berlanti oversees a large slate of television and film projects. Together, they support LGBTQ+ storytelling and youth charities.

Michael Kors & Lance LePere

Fashion designer Michael Kors married creative partner Lance LePere in Southampton in 2011. LePere has long collaborated within Kors’ company, contributing to brand vision and campaigns. Kors’ philanthropic commitments include hunger relief and medical research initiatives. The couple often appears at major fashion and charity events tied to those causes.

George Takei & Brad Altman

Actor and author George Takei married Brad Altman in 2008 after more than two decades together. Altman has managed business affairs and appearances while co-producing events with Takei. The pair has been prominent in advocacy for marriage equality, Asian American representation, and civic engagement. They continue to tour with live talks and media projects.

RuPaul & Georges LeBar

RuPaul revealed in 2017 that he and Australian-born painter and rancher Georges LeBar had married after a long-term relationship that began in the 1990s. LeBar splits time between his art career and managing a ranch, while RuPaul leads a global television franchise and multiple business ventures. The couple keeps a low profile outside of public appearances and awards shows. They support arts education and LGBTQ+ organizations through donations and visibility.

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