Famous and Loved Out and Proud LGBT Couples
Jillian Michaels (45) & Heidi Rhoades (37) – Broke Up After a Solid 9-Year Relationship
Fitness superstar and personal trainer Jillian Michaels started dating Heidi Rhoades in 2009. In 2016, the couple announced their marriage, much to the excitement of the fans who were used to seeing these two in the E! reality show Just Jillian. Jillian and Heidi share the custody of one daughter, Lukensia, and one son, Phoenix.
In 2019, Michaels shared a message on her personal Instagram account announcing the end of her 9-year relationship with Heidi. In an emotional message to her fans, Jillian confirmed the break-up by claiming that she and Heidi would continue seeing each other as friends.
Catherine Bell (51) & Brooke Daniels (33) – Met As Divorced Fellow Scientologists

Actress Catherine Bell and photographer Brooke Daniels have lived together in Los Angeles since 2012. Two successful and inspiring women, Bell and Daniels have an 18 years age gap but share similar life stories. They are both divorced mothers who were once seen as purely straight women. Additionally, they’re passionate followers of the controversial Church of Scientology. Bell and Daniels may share a common past, but they’re looking out for a future above all things. Living happily together for the past 8 years, the two beautiful women are one of Hollywood’s most impressive LGBTQ+ couples. They live in a $2.05 million gated community in Hidden Hills.
Jodie Foster (56) & Alexandra Hedison (50) – Married in 2014 After Only One Year of Dating
In 2014, actress Jodie Foster and The L Word star Alexandra Hedison publicly announced their engagement. At that time, they were both going through break-ups: Jodie left her girlfriend of 20 years, Cydney Bernard, while Alexandra quit a 3-year love story with Ellen DeGeneres, who had just met Portia De Rossi at the time.

It took only one year of dating for these two to realize they were meant to be together. In 2013, Foster came out during a now-famous Golden Globes acceptance speech, in which she expressed gratitude for her former partner Cydney, with whom she shares two children—Kit and Charles Bernard Foster.
Matt Bomer (42) & Simon Halls (55) – Got Married in Secret in 2011

Actor Matt Bomer, who’s known for movies like Magic Mike and TV shows like White Collar and American Horror Story, said in a recent interview that he “married up”. In 2011, he secretly tied the knot with his longtime partner, the wealthy Hollywood publicist Simon Halls. They have been enjoying each other’s company ever since, although the wedding was only confirmed in 2014.
Kristy McNichol (57) & Martie Allen (59) – Married A Few Years After Meeting In 1991

Kristy McNichol and Martie Allen share one of the most passionate Hollywood same-gender love stories. They have both worked as actresses in the past, but have now stepped away from the show business. McNichol gained a reputation as a young actress by appearing in movies such as Only When I Laugh and Little Darlings. Allen, on the other hand, is a former struggling actress who never made it to the big screen. Inseparable since their first meeting in 1991, McNichol and Allen soon got married a few years after. They have kept their relationship private until they publicly came out in 2012.
Ali Krieger (35) & Ashlyn Harris (34) – Met While Playing For The US National Soccer Team
Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris are two professional female soccer players who met while playing together for the US national team. They have been playing for the same team, Orlando Pride, since 2017. Krieger plays as a defender, while Ashlyn is a goalkeeper.

They met in 2010, back when they were two young women who share the same dreams and feelings. They fell in love quite naturally and will be finally officializing their love through a wedding ceremony almost a decade after. They announced their engagement in 2019 and are expected to tie the knot anytime soon.
Kendrell Bowman & Anthony Wayne – Collaborated in The Same Broadway Show
Kendrell Bowman and Anthony Wayne are more than just a same-gender couple; they are best friends and collaborators in the same Broadway show, the critically acclaimed Mighty Real: A Fabulous Sylvester Musical. To make a musical with the love of your life is the sort of situation some couples dream of being involved in, and these two are surely proud of their “baby”.

Bowman and Wayne decided to create the musical after watching an Unsung episode about the late American Disco singer Sylvester, who is known for his flamboyance and influence in the African-American LGBT community during the early and late ’70s.
Cynthia Nixon (53) & Christine Marinoni (52) – Met Right After Cynthia’s Divorce
In 2003, actress Cynthia Nixon was going over her break-up with Danny Mozes, an actor she was married to since 1988. In that same year, she met Christine Marinoni, an education activist and policy analyst with whom she fell in love immediately. It was her first publicly confirmed relationship with a woman, but it’s one built to last.

These two lovebirds became engaged in 2009 and welcomed their first son two years after. In a recent interview, Cynthia confessed she had never been with a woman before and that she considers love to be gender-neutral. In 2012, Cynthia and Christine celebrated their love with a wedding ceremony.
Billy Porter (50) & Adam Smith (37) – Got Married in a Hurry in 2017
You have probably seen Billy Porter before; the notable Broadway actor is known for his flamboyant red carpet appearances and undeniable talent for singing, acting, and stealing away the show. His husband, however, seems to have a more discreet personality. He’s Adam Smith, a much-younger businessman who is the co-owner of the eyewear brand Native Ken.

This lovely duo tied the knot in 2017, a few months after getting engaged. They wanted to get married while Barack Obama was still the president of the United States. For that reason, they ended up rushing the ceremony.
Luke Evans (40) & Jon Kortajarena (34) – One of the Best-Looking LGBTQ Couples in The World
For many years, women all over the world have wondered about Luke Evans’ love preferences. It turns out the steamy The Fate of the Furious actor has disappointed most of his female fans by publicly discussing his on-and-off longtime romance with the Spanish model and actor Jon Kortajarena.

When they appear together on the red carpet, Evans and Kortajarena are probably one of the best-looking LGBT couples in the world. Their relationship is still not very stable, and it’s hard to say whether these two will ever tie the knot or simply continue to have fun. But one thing’s for sure: they look great together!
Kate McKinnon (35) & Jackie Abbott – Announced Their Relationship During The 2017 Emmy Awards
Saturday Night Live funny woman Kate McKinnon and theatre actress Jackie Abbott stepped out as a couple during the 2017 Emmy Awards ceremony. The half-celebrity LGBT couple looks great together, but much is still unknown about Jackie, who has a very quiet and reserved personality.

She does have an Instagram account, but she posts mainly photographs of street scenes and strangers. According to her official website, she sometimes works as a clown, which means she’s in perfect company with someone like McKinnon. Before getting to know Jackie, Kate dated the Broadway actress Marla Mindelle.
Raven-Symoné (33) & AzMarie Livingston (32) – Broke Up in 2015 After a 3-year relationship
There’s no chance of talking about lovely LGBT couples without referring to these two. Sadly, the romance between actress Raven-Symoné and America’s Next Top Model contestant AzMarie Livingston ended in 2015. At that time, the two women were experiencing career peaks, with Raven-Symoné joining the panel of The View and AzMarie landing a role in the TV show Empire.

In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Raven-Symoné claimed that she does not want to be labeled according to her romantic preferences. The That’s So Raven star said that she wants to be recognized as a “human-lover”, regardless of race and gender.
Johnny Weir (35) & Victor Voronov (35) – Divorced in 2015 Following a 4-Year Marriage
Former professional ice skater Johnny Weir got hitched to lawyer Victor Voronov in 2011, and this LGBT duo seemed like a match made in heaven. However, looks can be deceiving. Only 4 years after tying the knot, Weir and Voronov divorced in a messy public manner.

Not only was the love gone, but different problems surfaced in celebrity news. Claims of domestic violence and Weir’s extremely busy working schedule were, according to E! News, the main causes behind the split. Unfortunately, not all celebrity love stories have happy ever afters.
Tom Ford (58) & Richard Buckley (71) – Fell in Love At First Sight While Sharing an Elevator
Fashion designer Tom Ford and American journalist Richard Buckley tied the knot in 2014 after sharing a passionate relationship for close to three decades. In 2016, while celebrating their 30th anniversary together, Ford and Buckley told PEOPLE magazine that they fell in love at first sight while riding the same elevator.

Only one month after their first meeting, they decided to start living together. If that’s not an immediate love connection, then we don’t know what it could be! The only thing we do know for sure is that these two are one of the most stable and inseparable LGBT celebrity couples in the world right now.
Wanda Sykes (55) & Alex Sykes (45) – Got Married Only A Year After They Met
Notable comedian Wanda Sykes met Alex Niedbalski in 2008. Only one year after, the two were ready to get hitched in a 2009 ceremony. Now using the last name Sykes, Alex is a fairly reserved woman originally from France. Details about her private life and career are still unknown, although she’s been a public figure ever since she started appearing alongside Wanda in celebrity events.

As a former NSA (National Security Agency) employee, Wanda is certainly keen on keeping secrets. She finally came out in 2006, during the HBO comedy special Wanda Sykes: Sick & Tired. Wanda and Alex have two children: Olivia Lou and Lucas Claude.
Cheyenne Jackson (44) & Jason Landau (42) – Tied The Knot in 2014 After Dating For 4 Months
After breaking up with physicist Monte Lapka, his partner for over 13 years, actor Cheyenne Jackson was quick in finding a new husband. Love is something you cannot control, and Cheyenne fell almost immediately for fellow actor and entrepreneur Jason Landau in 2013, shortly after divorcing Lapka.

After just 4 months of dating, the loving couple decided to tie the knot in 2014. Two years later, they followed the LGBT celebrity trend of getting twin children and are now the parents of Willow and Ethan. The family of four posed together during a Father’s Day photoshoot for the Janie & Jack children’s clothing company.
Ryan Murphy (54) & David Miller (46) – The Proud Parents of Two Children
Photographer David Miller secretly dated Ryan Murphy, the creator of shows like Nip/Tuck and Glee, for 15 years before finally announcing their engagement. For the occasion, he used his radio show to publicly reveal the news. Still, the two got married in a 2012 secret ceremony.

Besides being one of the richest LGBT celebrity couples in the world, Murphy and Miller are the proud fathers of two children: Logan Phineas Miller, born in 2012, and Ford, who was welcomed to the world two years after. They were both born via surrogate.
Jonathan Knight (50) & Harley Rodriguez (46) – Preparing To Get Married Since 2017
Now is the best time to congratulate the New Kids on the Block singer Jonathan Knight and the Price of Glory actor Harley Rodriguez. The two lovebirds have announced they are set to marry in less than a year… two years ago! According to a Jenny McCarthy Show interview, Jonathan asked the big question during a family trip to South Africa that included the presence of the couple’s mothers.

The wedding is still on the waiting list, as the couple is busy with other projects including the upcoming New Kids on the Block Carnival Conquest show. Jonathan and Harley still have no children of their own.
Don Roos (64) & Dan Bucatinsky (54) – Met At The Premiere of Love Field
Screenwriter Don Roos will never forget the 1992 movie Love Field because that was the film that allowed him to meet the love of his life, actor Dan Bucatinsky. This LGBT couple has been together for over 20 years, and they have tied the knot in 2008, a few months after the legalization of same-gender marriage in the United States.

A very stable and loving couple, Roos and Bucatinsky have two children, Eliza and Jonah. In 2015, they were jointly awarded the Advocacy Award, a prize attributed by the Pacific Pride Foundation in which they were recognized for their LGBT struggle and significance.
Denis O’Hare (57) & Hugo Redwood – Met Online 19 Years Ago
Dallas Buyers Club actor Denis O’Hare met the designer Hugo Redwood online 19 years ago. While they have admitted that having children wasn’t initially in their plans, the LGBT couple quickly fell in love and decided to add something special to the relationship mixture.

They ended up adopting Declan, their 8-year-old son. According to O’Hare, the couple felt a connection with the little boy from the moment they received him in their arms. O’Hare is preparing to have a busy year in 2020! He is set to appear in 3 upcoming movies: In the Room, Game of Power, and Butterfly in the Typewriter.
Tom Daley (25) & Dustin Lance Black (45) – Planning on Having Their First Child
The Internet has been effectively connecting people—even celebrities! Olympic diver Tom Daley fell in love with Milk‘s screenwriter Dustin Lance Black after watching him in a video, and the two were immediately drawn to one another. According to Tom, they were discussing wedding plans only two weeks after they started dating in the summer of 2013.

Now, they have announced their plans of having their first child. The message was delivered through an Instagram post on Valentine’s Day and left the LGBT community very excited! Tom and Dustin have a 20-year age gap, but that hardly gets in the way of their happiness. They tied the knot in 2017.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson (44) & Justin Mikita (34) – A Real-Life “Modern Family”
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, best-known as Mitchell from Modern Family, married actor/producer Justin Mikita in 2013. The couple celebrated the 5th anniversary of their wedding with a 2018 trip to Miami beach. They shared a couple of pictures on Instagram with lots of heart emojis to register the occasion.

Back in 2012, one year before tying the knot, Jesse and Justin made a video campaign in support of marriage equality to announce their engagement. The two still don’t have children, but they joked in a recent interview about having a big family and adopting at least 8 kids!
George Takei (82) & Brad Altman (65) – The Very First Same-Gender Couple to Get Married in West Hollywood
Star Trek actor George Takei and Brad Altman are one of the oldest and most-loved celebrity LGBT couples in the world. They got married in 2008, becoming the first same-gender couple to ever obtain a West Hollywood marriage license!

But Takei and Altman’s love story started way back in the 80s, back when these two were running marathons together in the LA Frontrunners. Close to 3 decades after they first started dating, they are still as solid as a rock. To Be Takei, a 2014 documentary about George’s life, takes a closer look at their relationship and proves Takei and Altman are meant to be together.
Lily Tomlin (80) & Jane Wagner (84) – Got Married After 42 Years Together
Now for something special, what about a 47-year love story? Actress/comedian Lily Tomlin met the love of her life, screenwriter Jane Wagner, back when she was looking for help to develop a Sesame Street character called Edith Ann. From that moment on, these two have been inseparable.

With over 4 decades of history, these two LGBT legends decided to tie the knot on the last day of 2013. The New Year’s Eve ceremony celebrated the loving union of our ultimate same-gender celebrity couple who are now both in their 80s. Lily and Jane will most likely enjoy a well-deserved retirement together.
Neil Patrick Harris (46) & David Burtka (44) – Met in 2004 and Became Inseparable Ever Since
It took until 2006 for the world to find out something that now feels like a pretty obvious fact: Neil Patrick Harris likes men. At that time, the How I Met Your Mother star was already committed to a 2-year relationship with American actor and chef David Burtka.

As soon as the Marriage Equality Bill was passed by the New York State Senate, Harris and Burtka announced their engagement. Three years later, in 2014, they tied the knot in an intimate celebration that took place in Perugia, Italy. They’re the fathers of two fraternal twins who were born in 2010 via surrogate.
Rufus Wainwright (46) & Jorn Weisbrodt (46) – Formed a 3-Parent Family With Leonard Cohen’s Daughter
Notable singer Rufus Wainwright and German festival director Jorn Weisbrodt are one of the most solid same-gender celebrity couples in the world. The music-loving couple got married in a star-filled ceremony in 2012 after 5 years of dating. Fellow celebrities Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon, Leonard Cohen, Mark Ronson, and Lou Reed all made it to the guest list.

On that same day, Rufus and Jorn announced they were going to form a 3-parent family with Leonard Cohen’s daughter, Lorca Cohen. Lorca gave birth to a beautiful baby girl called Viva Wainwright Cohen, who will be lucky enough to have the full attention of 2 daddies and 1 mommy.
Jane Lynch (59) & Lara Embry (50) – Divorced in 2014 With a $1.4 Million Settlement
If you think expensive divorce settlements are only accounted for men like Jeff Bezos, you need to take a closer look at Jane Lynch’s divorce in 2014. The comedian/actress has been married to clinical psychologist Lara Embry since 2010. But 3 years into the marriage, they announced they were going to file for divorce.

With a 50-50 approach to their joint state, the divorce was amicable but also extremely expensive from Jane Lynch’s point of view. Lara received a settlement of $1.4 million, but that wasn’t all: she also got residual payments from Lynch’s shows, their L.A. Yacht Club membership, and the custody of their dog, Francis.