Following the historic passage of the gay marriage bill in New York late Friday night, celebrities took to Twitter to voice their support.
Ellen DeGeneres: “I'm thrilled about the news from NY. Marriage equality! Every day we get a little closer. What an amazing feeling.”
Lady Gaga: “The revolution is ours to fight for love, justice+equality. Rejoice NY, and propose. We did it!!!"
Russell Simmons: “As a proud New Yorker, I applaud the work of our state gov't and all of the advocates on tonight's vote to legalize same sex marriage.”
Kathy Griffin: “tonight we're all New Yorkers! Straight & gay alike, let's all celebrate marriage #equality. The right side of history!”
John Legend: "Happy that New York passed marriage equality tonight. A victory for human rights. Progress." He later Tweeted, "I guess New York will join 5 other states by descending into "anarchy" now, according to that wide receiver," in reference to former Giants football player David Tyree's remarks about the issue.
Ricky Martin: “Time to celebrate!!! Marriage Equality for NYers! Its about... love!”
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Katy Perry: "NEW YORK! I ♥ U! You're OFFICIALLY the coolest place on the planet!"
Joy Behar: "Could not be more thrilled that gay marriage finally passed in NY. Congrats!!!"
Rosie O’Donnell: "happy gays r here again !!!!!"
Neil Patrick Harris: “It PASSED! Marriage equality in NY!! Yes!! Progress!! Thank you everyone who worked so hard on this!! A historic night!”
Pink: "CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! ABOUT TIME!"
Mandy Moore: MARRIAGE EQUALITY in NEW YORK! What a win and what a way to start the weekend!! California: time to follow suit.
Lance Bass: "BIG BIG DAY FOR OUR FAMLIES 33-29 it passed!!!! Now lets educate people and make sure we make them feel comfortable with why this happened!"
Lindsay Lohan: "GO NY!!!!" Then: "Nice work to Gov. Andrew Cuomo." And then: "Proud to be FROM NY!"
Selected Reading: Twitter, ESPN
