Stars React To SCOTUS Marriage Equality Ruling

The Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples have the right to marry anywhere in the United States on Friday and Hollywood celebrated the news.

Carlos McKnight waves a rainbow flag outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. on Friday, June 26, 2015

Here’s how many celebrities reacted on social media to the news that marriage will be available for all:

PHOTOS: Gay & Lesbian Hollywood

Liza Minnelli: “I have always said that everyone has the right to love who they love and today, with the historic decision from the Supreme Court, I am so happy it is now the law of the land.”

PHOTOS: Out Stars & Their Best Girls

GLAAD’s President Sarah Kate Ellis: “Today, love prevailed and our nation became a more perfect union by affirming that all people are indeed created equal and justice belongs to everyone. With this decision, loving and committed same-sex couples can finally rest knowing their families are protected and their dignity is no longer up for public debate. But as we celebrate this watershed victory for fairness, we are reminded that marriage equality is a benchmark, not a finish line, and our work to bridge the gap to full acceptance for LGBT people continues.” 

Adam Lambert: “This day is a great celebration in the worldwide movement towards full civil rights for everyone, but we must remember that no one is fully free while others remain oppressed.”

Lance Bass: “I couldn’t be happier today. Not just for all of us in the LGBT community but for all of us as Americans. Today’s ruling keeps the promise of our founders who believed each of us were created equal. They proclaimed it then and today the Supreme Court echoed that refrain. Every one of us should have renewed pride in America today. And to the trailblazers who fought tirelessly for equality – from Stonewall to the Supreme Court – I say a heartfelt and humble ‘thank you.'”

— Jesse Spero

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