The Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) on Wednesday, triggering a rush of reactions on social media.
On Twitter, celebrities weighed in on the ruling, many with virtual rainbow flags waving. Check out what some famous folks, and one influentual politician, had to say about the historic decision in 140 characters or fewer.
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1. Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Remember the old days when #DOMA was around and gay people couldn't get married in California? Crazy right!?
— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) June 26, 2013
2. Harry Shum Jr.
Man, the food at gay weddings is about to be off the hook. #foodisgoodbutequalityisbetter #MarriageEquality
— Harry Shum Jr (@iharryshum) June 26, 2013
3. Leonardo DiCaprio
Historic day. Well done #SCOTUS. RT @GLAAD: Supreme Court affirms that #DOMA is unconstitutional! pic.twitter.com/FZCXAFc9ca
— Leonardo DiCaprio (@LeoDiCaprio) June 26, 2013
4. Seth Meyers
DOMA and Prop 8 should get married.
— Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) June 26, 2013
5. Russell Brand
If you're gay married in California your gay marriage is now legal. Good. #allmarriageisabitgay
— Russell Brand (@rustyrockets) June 26, 2013
6. Meghan McCain
DOMA UNCONSTITUTIONAL!!!! America, fuck yeah, baby!!!!
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) June 26, 2013
7. Kristen Bell
.@daxshepard1 will you marry me? Xo #marriageequality #loveislove”
— Kristen Bell (@IMKristenBell) June 26, 2013
8. Demi Lovato
Gay, straight, lesbian, bi.. No one is better than any one else. What an incredible day for California AND for equality.
— demetria lovato (@ddlovato) June 26, 2013
9. Ellen Page
DOMA is struck down! Snap!
— Ellen Page (@EllenPage) June 26, 2013
10. Lena Dunham
Don't wanna traffic in stereotypes but let's be real: I'm gonna love a gay wedding.
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) June 26, 2013
11. George Takei
DOMA has been held unconstitutional, 5-4 decision authored by Justice Kennedy. Oh happy day!
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) June 26, 2013
12. William Shatner
Very pleased about the Supreme Courts rulings today on DOMA and gay marriage in CA.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) June 26, 2013
13. Rebecca Black
#DOMA IS DEAD! Incredible. #marriageequality
— Rebecca Black (@MsRebeccaBlack) June 26, 2013
14. Cyndi Lauper
DOMA unconstitutional!
— Cyndi Lauper (@cyndilauper) June 26, 2013
15. Barack Obama
Today's DOMA ruling is a historic step forward for #MarriageEquality. #LoveIsLove
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 26, 2013