These Are The Partners Of LGBT Celebrities

Having a successful relationship takes a lot of work. Being in the spotlight must make a relationship a million times harder to keep! These LGBT stars have beaten the odds and found love. These are the LGBT power couples of Hollywood.

Ellen DeGeneres & Portia De Rossi

Who doesn’t love Ellen? As one of the most successful entertainers of all time, it’s no surprise that Portia di Rossi, equally talented and beautiful, has fallen for her. The two have been together since 2004, and tied the knot in 2008.

Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka

Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka were secretly engaged for five whole years before publicly announcing it. They made it official and got married in 2014 and have since become parents to two adorable kids. They are seriously #couplegoals.

Jodie Foster & Alexandra Hedison

Actress Jodie Foster was not publicly out for the majority of her life, and since coming out, she has not been very open about her personal life. She secretly began a relationship with Alexandra Hedison. In 2014, they tied the knot and make the occasional public appearance together.

Elton John & David Furnish

Elton John met David Furnish all the way back in 1993 while they attended a dinner party in Windsor. They were instantly drawn to one another. Twelve years into their relationship, Elton proposed. In 2005, they became one of the first couple in the UK to have a civil partnership. In 2014, once same-sex marriage was legalized in the UK, they tied the knot.

Ricky Martin & Jwan Yosef

Singing sensation Ricky Martin met artist and painter Jwan Yosef in April 2016. Shortly after, the two became engaged in November of that same year. In January 2018, while appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Martin revealed that he and Yosef were married.

Lance Bass & Michael Turchin

Lance Bass of N*SYNC fame began dating painter Michael Turchin in 2011. In 2014, they became the first same-sex couple to get married on live cable TV, which was broadcast on Lance Loves Michael: The Lance Bass Wedding.

Kendrell Bowman & Anthony Wayne

Theater director Kendrell Bowman and Broadway actor Anthony Wayne have been together since 2014. Along with being involved romantically, they also work alongside each other in their many ventures in Broadway shows.

Cynthia Nixon & Christine Marinoni

Actress Cynthia Nixon has been a vocal advocate for marriage equality for years. In 2004, she began dating education advocate Christine Marinoni. Marinoni gave birth to their son, Max Ellington, born in 2011. The two officially tied the knot in 2012.

Tom Ford & Richard Buckley

Tom Ford met Richard Buckley in 1986 and the two have been together ever since. In 2012, their son, Alexander John “Jack” Buckley Ford, was born via a surrogate. They have lived in Italy, London, New York, Los Angeles, and Santa Fe.

Wanda Sykes & Alex Niedbalski

Wanda Sykes is a hilarious actress and comedian who publicly came out in November 2008 while supporting same-sex marriage at a rally. She married Alex Niedbalski a month later. They became parents to twins, Olivia and Lucas, in 2009.

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Michael Kors & Lance Le Pere

Michael Kors is one of the most well known designers around the world. He and his partner, Lance Le Pere, officially tied the knot in August 2011 at a lavish and fabulous wedding in The Hamptons.

Jillian Michaels & Heidi Rhoades

Everyone’s favorite fitness trainer Jillian Michaels and famed yoga instructor Heidi Rhoades began their relationship in 2009. Unfortunately, in 2018, the couple announced that they had separated. The former couple have two children together.

RuPaul & Georges LeBar

RuPaul is an incredibly talented drag queen and television personality. He met his partner Georges LeBar, who is a painter from Australia, at the Limelight club in NYC in 1994. They officially tied the knot in January 2017.

Cheyenne Jackson & Jason Landau

Actor Cheyenne Jackson has had a prolific career on Broadway and also in films. He announced that he was dating Jason Landau in October 2013. A bit over a year later in February 2014, they announced that they were engaged. The married in September 2014 and welcomed twins in October 2016.

Ryan Murphy & David Miller

Ryan Murphy is the creator of many successful shows such as Glee, American Horror Story, Nip/Tuck, and many more. Murphy married David Miller, a photographer, in July 2012. They have two sons together.

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Luke Evans & Jon Kortajarena

Welsh actor Luke Evans is notoriously secretive about his personal life. He came out in an interview in Gay Times but has not shared much information about his life. He and Spanish model Jon Kortajarena have had an on and off relationship for quite some time.

Raven Symoné & AzMarie Livingston

Actress Raven Symone came out of retirement when she became one of the hosts of The View. She publicly came out and was often seen with her partner, model, actress, singer, and DJ AzMarie Livingston. After several years together, the two have unfortunately split up.

Johnny Weir & Victor Voronov

Olympic figure skating legend Johnny Weir married Georgetown Law graduate Victor Voronov in 2011. They were married in a civil ceremony in NYC on New Year’s Eve. However, 4 years later, the two went through a pretty bitter public divorce, citing domestic difficulties as the reason.

Rufus Wainwright & Jorn Weisbrodt

Singer-songwriter and composer Rufus Wainwright married his partner of five years, German arts administrator Jorn Weisbrodt. They have formed a “parenting partnership” with Lorca Cohen, who is Leonard Cohen’s daughter. Together, the three are parents to Viva Katherine Wainwright Cohen.

Jane Lynch & Lara Embry

Actress Jane Lynch of Glee fame married clinical psychologist Lara Embry in 2010 after the two met at a fundraiser a year earlier. They got married in Sunderland, Massachusetts. Three years later, the couple announced that they were divorcing.

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Cat Cora & Nicole Erhlich

Cat Cora divorced her wife Jennifer after 19 years of being together. However, just two years later, she began dating producer and director Nicole Ehrlich. The two got married in April 2018 in Santa Barbara, California.

Kristen Stewart & Dylan Meyer

After her recent breakup with Stella Maxwell, Kristen Stewart has moved on rather quickly. She has been seen spending a lot of time with Dylan Meyer, a screenwriter who has written for films Loose Ends and XOXO.

Sam Smith & Brandon Flynn

English singing superstar Sam Smith and 13 Reasons Why actor Brandon Flynn were spotted together before they admitted that they were officially together in September 2017. After 9 months together, the two announced that they had split.

Queen Latifah & Jeanette Jenkins

Queen Latifah began a relationship with her personal trainer Jeanette Jenkins in 2002. Six years later they announced their engagement. However, the two would never end up married, as they ended their relationship for good in 2014.

Anderson Cooper & Victor Lopez

Anderson Cooper is one of the best known news anchors in the world. After a 9 year relationship with Benjamin Maisani ended, fans were shocked. However, Cooper has found love once again, with Victor Lopez, a doctor based in Texas.

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Robin Roberts & Amber Laign

Host of Good Morning America Robin Roberts made headlines instead of reporting them when she publicly came out while also revealing that she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She revealed that she has been in a relationship with massage therapist Amber Laign since 2005.

Samira Wiley & Lauren Morelli

Actress Samira Wiley and TV writer Lauren Morelli met on the set of the show they both worked on, Orange Is The New Black. After divorcing her husband of two years, Morelli came out and announced her relationship with Wiley. The two wed in March 2017 in Palm Springs.

Chely Wright & Lauren Blitzer

Chely Wright grappled with her sexuality throughout her 20’s. She dated fellow country singer Brad Paisley until she finally came to terms with her truth. Years later in 2011, she announced that she was engaged to LGBT rights activist Lauren Blitzer. They got married in 2013, and the two have twin sons together.

Sara Gilbert & Linda Perry

Actress Sara Gilbert dated her Roseanne and Big Bang Theory co-star Johnny Galecki before realizing that she is a lesbian. She later dated TV producer Ali Adler from 2001 until 2011. She is now married to Linda Perry, who was the frontwoman of 4 Non Blondes. They got married in 2014.

Barry Manilow & Garry Kief

Singer Barry Manilow took a big risk in his career when he began dating his manager, Garry Kief. However, the risk paid off, and the two are now happily married. They secretly married in 2014, as Manilow wanted to keep his private life quiet.

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Nate Berkus & Jeremiah Brent

Interior designer and TV personality Nate Berkus began dating fellow interior designer Jeremiah Brent in 2012. They were engaged a year later, and were married in May 2014. They have two children together, a daughter and a son.

Brian Hargrove & David Hyde Pierce

David Hyde Pierce is best known for his role as Dr. Niles Crane on sitcom Frasier. After years of the public speculating, Pierce confirmed the rumors about his preferences and announced his relationship with TV writer and producer Brian Hargrove. They were married in October 2008.

Ellen Page & Emma Portner

Actress Ellen Page met Emma Portner after she noticed her on Instagram. The two officially tied the knot in January 2018 and reside in New York City together. Portner is a professional dancer who has starred in Justin Bieber’s music videos and choreographed his tour.

Alan Cumming & Grant Shaffer

Broadway legend Alan Cumming has been married to husband Grant Shaffer since 2012. Shaffer is an illustrator and artist who has contributed to publications such as The New Yorker, The New York Times, and Interview Magazine.

Matt Dallas & Blue Hamilton

Matt Dallas, known for his titular role on Kyle XY, was in a relationship with musician Blue Hamilton for five years before they officially tied the knot in July 2015. In December 2015, the two announced that they have adopted a son together.

Brittney Griner & Glory Johnson

Brittney Griner is a professional basketball player who plays in the WNBA, as a member of the Phoenix Mercury team. She became engaged to fellow WNBA player Glory Johnson in August 2014. They married in May 2015, but unfortunately separated in June 2016.

Orlando Cruz & Jose Manuel Colon

Orlando Cruz is a professional boxer who became the first boxer to come out as gay while still actively competing professionally. Cruz married his partner Jose Manuel Colon in Central Park in 2013.

John Benjamin Hickey & Jeffrey Richman

John Benjamin Hickey is an accomplished actor on stage, television, and also film. The actor married his partner Jeffrey Richman, TV writer known for Modern Family, in 2003 and the two are still happily married.

Rosie O’Donnell & Michelle Rounds

Actress, comedian, and TV personality Rosie O’Donnell publicly came out in 2002. In 2011, she started a relationship with executive search consultant Michelle Rounds. They were engaged shortly after, and got married in June 2012. Three years later, they filed for divorce, which became final in October 2015.

Matt Bomer & Simon Halls

Matt Bomer is known for his role in White Collar and a variety of other acting appearances. He married his partner, publicist Simon Halls, in 2011 but it only became known in 2014. Regarding their wedding, Bomer said: “It was very chill and very small – just our closest and dear ones. There is a security, a validity. It’s just a feeling, I think – something about saying vows in front of the people around you who love and support you. I think it was good for our family.”

Melissa Etheridge & Linda Wallem

Musician Etheridge came out back in 1993 and has been a vocal LGBT activist ever since. Though she has been in several relationships in the past, she married her partner Linda Wallem in May 2014. They were married two days after they both turned 53 in a ceremony in Montecito, California.

Adam Lambert & Javi Costa Polo

Singer and Queen’s second frontman Adam Lambert was in a long term relationship with reality TV star Sauli Koskinen from 2010 until 2013. The two split amicably and are still friends. Since then, Lambert has been dating model Javi Costa Polo.

Jonathan Knight & Harley Rodriguez

New Kids On The Block member Jonathan Knight began his relationship with partner Harley Rodriguez, a fitness instructor who worked at Barry’s Bootcamp, in 2008. They were engaged in November 2016 while vacationing in Africa.

Tom Daley & Dustin Lance Black

Olympic diver Tom Daley announced his relationship with screenwriter and producer Dustin Lance Black in a YouTube video in December 2013. They became engaged in October 2015 and were married in May 2017 at Bovey Castle in Devon. They have a son together who was born in June 2018.

Abby Wambach & Glennon Doyle Melton

Abby Wambach is a retired soccer player. Her relationship with author Glennon Doyle Melton was announced in November 2016. A year later, the couple announced their engagement and later got married in May 2017.

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Colton Haynes & Jeff Leatham

Colton Haynes is best known for his roles in TV shows Teen Wolf and Arrow. He became involved with celebrity florist Jeff Leatham and the pair were engaged in March 2011. They got married in October 2017. Sadly, Haynes filed for divorce in 2018, and despite an initial reconcilement, the divorce was finalized in August 2019.

Gary Janetti & Brad Goreski

TV writer Gary Janetti is known for his work on Family Guy and Will and Grace. He is happily married to his husband Brad Goreski, TV personality and celebrity stylist. The pair got married in 2017 and divide their time between New York City and Los Angeles.

Jonathan Adler & Simon Doonan

Designer, potter, and author Jonathan Adler is married to husband Simon Doonan, who is known for being the Creative Ambassador-at-Large for NYC department store Barneys. They got married in September 2008 and they live in Greenwich Village.

Alec Mapa & Jamison Hebert

Actor Alec Mapa is known for his roles on TV shows Ugly Betty, Switched At Birth, and Desperate Housewives. He and actor and producer Jamison Hebert began dating in 2002 and tied the knot in 2008. They adopted a son together.

Zachary Quinto & Miles McMillan

Zachry Quinto is known for his roles in Star Trek, Heroes, and many other acting projects. He came out in 2011 and began dating model and musician Miles McMillan in 2013. In 2015, the couple moved in together. Sadly, in 2019, they announced that they have split up.

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Jordan Roth & Richie Jackson

Jordan Roth is the president and owner of Jujamcyn Theaters, which include many famous Broadway theaters. He married his partner Richie Jackson, executive producer of Nurse Jackie, in September 2012.

Ben Whishaw & Mark Bradshaw

English actor Ben Whishaw has appeared in films such as Cloud Atlas, The Danish Girl, and Mary Poppins Returns. In August 2012, he entered a civil partnership with Australian composer Mark Bradshaw.

Beth Ditto & Teddy Kwo

Beth Ditto, who is known for her work with the rock band Gossip, was in a long term relationship with Kristin Ogata before they separated. Ditto is currently dating Teddy Kwo, her band’s bassists, who is transgender.

Bill T. Jones & Bjorn Amelan

Choreographer Bill T. Jones and Bjorn Amelan were both single after losing long term partners when they met in 1993. Amelan is the creative director of Jones’ dance company.

Cara Delevingne & Ashley Benson

Model and actress Cara Delevingne has recently opened up about her relationship with actress Ashley Benson. She said: “I’d never truly let anyone in before, for fear of them leaving. I never really trusted people, or felt worthy of it, and I always pushed them away.”

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Cherry Jones & Sophie Huber

Actress Cherry Jones was in an 18-year relationship with architect Mary O’Connor. She began a relationship with actress Sarah Paulson in 2004 but parted ways in 2009. Jones then started dating filmmaker Sophie Huber and they got married in 2015.

Chris Hughes & Sean Eldridge

Chris Hughes is one of the co-founders of a little company called Facebook. He attended Barack Obama’s first state dinner with political activist Sean Eldridge in 2009. The paid got married in June 2012 in Shokan, New York.

Daniel Franzese & Joseph Bradley Phillips

Actor and comedian Daniel Franzese became well known after playing Damian in Mean Girls. After dating his partner Joseph Bradley Phillips, a stylist, for two years, Franzese proposed in 2016. Sadly, in July 2018 the two called off their engagement.

Denis O’Hare & Hugo Redwood

Actor Denis O’Hare is known for his role as vampire king Russell Edgington on HBO’s True Blood. He married his partner, Hugo Redwood, in July 2011. Since then, the couple adopted a son named Declan.

Don Roos & Dan Bucatinsky

Screenwriter and director Don Roos is linked to Daniel Bucatinsky, who is known for playing James Novak on Shonda Rimes’ drama Scandal. They became married in 2008 and have two children together, a son and a daughter.

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Dot Marie Jones & Bridgett Casteen

Dot Marie Jones is a retired athlete and actress who is known for her role as Coach Beiste on TV show Glee. She met her partner Bridgett Casteen in December 2010. They became engaged in October 2013 and were married in December of the same year.

George Takei & Brad Altman

Actor George Takei is known for his role as Hikaru Sulu on TV show Star Trek. In an interview with Frontiers magazine in 2005, Takei announced that he has been in a committed relationship for 18 years with producer Brad Altman. The couple got married in September 2008.

Heather Matarazzo & Heather Turman

Heather Matarazzo is best known for playing Lilly in The Princess Diaries and its sequel. Matarazzo proposed to her girlfriend, comedian/writer Heather Turman in January 2018. The pair got married in November 2018.

Jenna Lyons & Courtney Crangi

Jenna Lyons is known for her role as the creative director and president of J.Crew from 2008 to 2010. After her divorce from husband Vincent Mazeau in 2011, she became involved with Courtney Crangi beginning in 2012. In December 2017, the couple announced that they had split up.

Jenna Wolfe & Stephanie Gosk

Journalist and Today correspondent Jenna Wolfe came out in March 2013 while also announcing that she and her partner, NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk, were not only in a relationship, but also expecting a child together. They now have two daughters together.

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Justin Mikita

Jesse Tyler Ferguson is an actor that we all know and love for playing Mitchell Pritchett on Modern Family. He started his very own modern family when he married lawyer Justin Mikita in 2013. They had been dating for two years before getting married.

Jessica Clark & Lacey Stone

British actress Jessica Clark has appeared in many films and also played the role of Lilith in True Blood. She and fitness professional Lacey Stone, who is a trainer of Revenge Body with Khloe Kardashian, got married in 2010. However, their marriage did not last and they were divorced in 2012.

Jim Parsons & Todd Spiewak

Jim Parsons is best known for his role as Sheldon Cooper, the lovable nerd on Big Bang Theory. He has been in a long term relationship with his husband Todd Spiewak, who is an art director. Parsons described their relationship as: “an act of love, coffee in the morning, going to work, washing the clothes, taking the dogs out—a regular life, boring love.”

John Barrowman & Scott Gill

Scottish-American actor John Barrowman has appeared in both British and American productions. He met Scott Gill in 1993 while he was performing at the Chichester Festival Theater. They became legally married in 2013.

Jonathan Bennett & Jaymes Vaughan

Jonathan Bennett is best known for his role as Regina George’s boyfriend Aaron Samuels in Mean Girls. Bennett came out as gay in 2017 and also announced that he was dating Jaymes Vaughan, a former contestant of the Amazing Race and host of Celebrity Page.

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Julie Mehretu & Jessica Rankin

Julie Mehretu is a contemporary visual artist who was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and grew up in Michigan. Her partner is Jessica Rankin, who is also an artist. They met at a bar and have since had two children together.

Kate McKinnon & Jackie Abbott

Kate McKinnon is a comedian, improvisor, and actress who is best known for her role as a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live. She has been linked to actress Jackie Abbott since 2017. The two like keeping their private lives quiet.

Kim Catullo & Christine Quinn

Politician Christine Quinn was formerly the Speaker of the New York City Council and was the first female and first openly gay person to serve in that role. She is married to lawyer Kim Catullo.

Lee Daniels & Jahil Fisher

Lee Louis Daniels is a TV and film director, writer, and producer. He directed the movie Precious, which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Director, and also produced Monster’s Ball. He is linked to stylist Jahil Fisher.