LGBT Couples Of Hollywood You Didn’t Even Know About

Ahh…love in Hollywood. Seems like a topic that’s been overdone in SO many things, and yet, people just can’t stop talking about it. Many find it difficult to link celebrities and long-term relationships. In all fairness, it is completely understandable, since it seems so natural that love is quite short-lived, as far as the rich and famous are concerned. However, there are a number of stars who stand out from the rest, and they might just show us something about true love that we can all learn for ourselves. We’ve rounded up the biggest Hollywood LBGT power couples because love is an amazing thing, and who doesn’t like a good ol’ love story? Well, let’s get started then!

Ellen DeGeneres & Portia De Rossi

It is definitely not a stretch to say that Ellen DeGeneres is most likely the best-known TV host today. She is also among the most massive LGBT rights advocates. For her efforts, she has even received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Since 2004, she and the lovely Portia De Rossi have been together, and they got married in 2008. De Rossi is a model, actress, and philanthropist.

Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka

Relationship goals? Definitely an understatement! Big star Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka, his husband, are both massively talented in a lot of avenues, both on screen and off. The two were secretly engaged for five years, but they made things official in 2014. In addition, they became fathers to twins through surrogacy in 2010.

Jodie Foster & Alexandra Hedison

Actress and filmmaker Jodie Foster has often been regarded as one of her generation’s greatest actresses. Despite her popularity, she has managed to keep her relationship with Alexandra Hedison and their marriage under wraps. Actually, Hedison is also a director, an actress, and an artist. The couple look as perfect as can be, and we can’t help but feel a slight tinge of envy.

Cara Delevingne & Annie Clark

Model Cara Delevingne’s star really got big in Hollywood. Don’t you agree? Since she and musician St. Vincent a.k.a. Annie Clark went public with their relationship, people just couldn’t get enough of the pair. However, they split in 2016.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Justin Mikita

Modern Family is Jesse Ferguson. No arguments there. He and Justin Mikita got hitched in 2013, and as a replacement for the usual wedding gift, the couple asked their guests to instead give a donation to ‘Tie the Knot’, which is a marriage equality charity.

Elton John & David Furnish

This couple definitely needs no introduction. Elton John and David Furnish began a civil partnership back in 2005, and only in 2014, when marriage equality became legal, did they officially get married. Cheers to making it official!

Ricky Martin & Jwan Yosef

When Ricky Martin was on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, he let the cat out of the bag that he had gotten engaged to well-known painter Jwan Yosef. In Januray 2018, Martin revealed that he and Yosef had gotten married. The couple is now raising twins, and they look very happy!

George Takei & Brad Altman

In addition to being a great actor, George Takei is also a big LGBT advocate. He and his actor and writer husband had been dating for almost 27 years prior to legally tying the knot in 2008.

Lance Bass & Michael Turchin

Lance Bass and well-known painter Michael Turchin began dating in 2011. They got married in 2014, and the ceremony was even broadcast on Lance Loves Michael: The Lance Bass Wedding. in addition, Bass and Turchin became the first same-sex couple who tied the knot on cable TV. Nice one, guys!

Cynthia Nixon & Christine Marinoni

The Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon is now a big marriage equality advocate. Cynthia and Christine began dating back in 2004. The couple got married in 2012. The year before they tied the knot, Marinoni gave birth, and the couple welcomed their son, Max Ellington, to the world.

Tom Ford & Richard Buckley

If you think love at first sight isn’t possible, then try explaining it to Tom Ford and Richard Buckley. They have been together since 1986! They finally made it official in 2014. They also have one son together.

Wanda Sykes & Alex Sykes

In 2008, Alex and Wanda Sykes got hitched. Only a year later, the couple welcomed their twins, Olivia and Lucas, to the world. We love hearing Wanda tell stories about her kids on talk shows!

Michael Kors & Lance Lepere

Surely, Michael Kors and Lance Lepere win the most fashionable couple in the world award, right? 2011 was definitely huge for this duo. They became engaged, and got married in that year.

Jillian Michaels & Heidi Rhoades

The television show Just Jillian follows Jillian Michaels’s life. It also shows how the world-famous personal trainer’s love for talent manager Heidi Rhoades blossomed. The couple got engaged in 2016. However, they split in 2018 after being together for almost nine years. Michaels announced the split via Instagram. Sad.

Jim Parsons & Todd Spiewak

Something pretty big happened at the beginning of 2107. Jim Parsons of The Big Bang Theory fame got hitched to Todd Spiewak. What a way to kick off a year!

Lily Tomlin & Jane Wagner

What comes to mind when you hear the number 46? Not much, right? However, in this case, it is significant because Jane Wagner and Lily Tomlin have been together for 46 years! Total tear-jerker.

Melissa Etheridge & Linda Wallem

After dating for many years, actress and producer Linda Wallem made it official and tied the knot with famous singer Melissa Etheridge in 2014.

Ellen Page & Samantha Thomas

Ellen Page will forever be associated with Juno, and rightly so! She was in a relationship with Samantha Thomas, a surfer and an artist. However, the two broke up and Ellen seems to have moved on, since she is now married to Emma Portner, whom she dated for six months.

Samira Wiley & Lauren Morelli

Samira Wiley met Lauren Morelli on the set of Orange is the New Black. Samira Wiley portrays the character Poussey Washington in the series, and Lauren Morelli writes for the show! Morelli left her husband when she realized she was gay while writing lesbian love scenes for the show. Soon Morelli fell for Samira Wiley. They tied the knot in 2017 in Palm Springs. The lovely couple looks very much in love and quite happy.

Chely Wright & Lauren Blitzer

These two certainly take the cake as far as lovely couples go. Lauren Blitzer is a popular author who published the well-known Same Sex in the City: So Your Prince Charming is Really a Cinderella. Chely Wright, on the other hand, is a rather famous country musician.

Sara Gilbert & Linda Perry

Sara Gilbert and Linda Perry exchanged vows in 2014. A year later, their son, Rhodes, was born. Gilbert was the one who carried their child.

RuPaul & Georges LeBar

Practically everyone knows that RuPaul leads a life that is quite high profile being the host of the show RuPaul’s Drag Race. However, he has actually managed to keep his romantic life rather low key, in spite of being together with Georges LeBar, his partner, for more than 20 years!

Cheyenne Jackson & Jason Landau

In 2013, Cheyenne Jackson took to Instagram to announce that he was dating actor Jason Landau. A year later, the couple got married! In October 2016, the duo welcomed twins, Ethan and Willow. Many people would agree that they make a cute couple, but the addition of their twins definitely elevates their cuteness to a whole different level.

Robin Roberts & Amber Laign

TV host Robin Roberts came out as gay while she was in the middle of her battle with breast cancer. Even though she keeps her personal life private, the former first lady Michelle Obama managed to find a way to show her joy and tweeted: “I am so happy for you and Amber! You continue to make us all proud.”

Barry Manilow & Garry Kief

Barry Manilow is a legend who has a career that spans some 50 years. His husband, Garry Kief, is also the star’s manager. They got married in secret in 2014. Looks like 2018 is going to be a big year for the two since it marks the 40th year of their relationship.

Nate Berkus & Jeremiah Brent

Two famous designers! Every fashionista’s heart must be thrilled. After dating for a year, Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent tied the knot. In 2014, they welcomed a daughter, Poppy.

David Hyde Pierce & Brian Hargrove

You most likely recognize David Hyde Pierce for his role on the television show Frasier. In 2008, Pierce exchanged vows with producer and writer Brian Hargrove. The couple got married during the four months in 2008 when gay marriage was allowed in California.

Ryan Murphy & David Miller

Meet Ryan Murphy, the creator of epic TV series Glee. After 15 years of being together with the lovely David Miller, the couple finally tied the knot back in 2011. AWW.

Luke Evans & Jon Kortajarena

First of all, on and off relationships are not really surprising. Second, we just love Luke Evans, so his relationship with Jon Kortajarena is something we welcome, especially if it makes Luke happy. Also, they are one gorgeous couple, so looking at them makes us happy deep inside.

Tig Notaro & Stephanie Allynne

Stand-up comedian Tig Notaro and writer/actress Stephanie Allynne have been married since 2015. They welcomed their twins, Finn and Max, in 2016. Notaro released a documentary, which included the couple’s early days of friendship to how they struggled to find a surrogate. In any case, you don’t really need to watch the documentary to see that the couple are completely in love with each other.

Alan Cummings & Grant Shaffer

Alan Cummings is oftentimes regarded as one of the best character actors. He met his husband back in 2005, they got engaged a year later, and they got married in 2007. Seems like they had an eventful first three years in their relationship.

Matt Dallas & Blue Hamilton

Kyle XY star Matt Dallas and singer-songwriter Blue Hamilton dated for six years before the couple tied the knot and adopted their son, Crow. Saying this couple is handsome is definitely an understatement. Just look at them! No doubt, their over 300,000 Youtube subscribers think that Matt and Blue are gorgeous, and we can’t agree more.

Brittney Griner & Glory Johnson

WNBA star Brittney Griner was married to Glory Johnson for one year before they divorced in 2016. They split one day after Johnson announced she was pregnant with twins.

Orlando Cruz & Jose Manuel Colon

Orlando Cruz is dubbed as the “first openly LGBT professional boxer in the history of the sport.” In 2013, he married Jose Manuel Colon. The couple had a lovely wedding ceremony in Central Park.

Raven-Symoné and AzMarie Livingston

Former child star Raven-Symoné, who is also a host of The View, started started dating 30 year old AzMarie Livingston, a fashion model, singer and actress in 2012, but the two split in 2015. Both beauties have wonderful smiles. Lucky for them since a smile means the world to Hollywood.

Daniel Franzese and Joseph Bradley Phillips

Mean Girls star and comedian Daniel Franzese asked stylist Joseph Bradley Phillips’s hand in marriage after dating for two years. Franzese asked the question at a… Starbucks in North Hollywood, California! Never change you guys.

Jonathan Knight and Harley Rodriguez

Jonathan Knight and Harley Rodriguez made the announcement that they were engaged in 2016 while they were onThe Jenny McCarthy Show. NKOTB star Jonathan excitedly talked about the proposal and he said, “We were in Africa, our parents were there, our moms were there, and I just figured this was the time to pop the question and make it official.”

Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black

Tom Daley – a name that can make practically everyone’s heart flutter wildly. That especially holds true for Dustin Lance Black, the American screenwriter and Daley’s fiancé. Not long before Daley came out and revealed he was bisexual on his YouTube channel, the couple started dating.

Abby Wambach and Glennon Doyle Melton

Abby Wambach is a retired soccer player and so much more. She is a coach, a two-time gold medalist at the Olympics, AND a champion at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. She and author Glennon Doyle Melton got married in May of 2017.

Johnny Weir and Victor Voronov

Olympic ice skater Johnny Weir has won a lot of awards. He was married to Victor Voronov for two delightful years before they got divorced in 2014. There is no doubt that they were once a happy couple prior to their bitter separation.

Colton Haynes and Jeff Leatham

Practically everyone fell for the bad-boy superhero character that Colton Haynes plays on the TV series Arrow. So, a lot of fans were delighted when the actor posted on Instagram the spectacular proposal his partner, celebrity florist Jeff Leatham, prepared in March 2017. Cher even assisted Leatham in popping the question!

Gary Janetti and Brad Goreski

Gary Janetti and his boyfriend Brad Goreski got engaged in December 2014 after dating for 13 years. Finally, they tied the knot in 2017 in the Caribbean. The couple are clearly very much in love and glowing with happiness.

Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan

After dating for more than a decade, Jonathan Adler and his partner, Simon Doonan, finally got married in September 2008 in a lovely ceremony in California. These two never had to worry about anything in all the years they have been together because they are clearly a match made in heaven.

Denis O’Hare and Hugo Redwood

Denis O’Hare has won numerous awards for his performances. He and designer Hugo Redwood have also been married since July 2011. In addition, this lovely couple has adopted a boy and named him Declan.

Alec Mapa and Jamison Hebert

After six years of dating, Alec Mapa and Jamison Hebert got married in 2008. They have since adopted one son. Someone should ask these guys the secret to a long lasting and happy relationship. Seems like a lot of people need all the advice they can get.

Zachary Quinto And Miles McMillan

According to Vogue, Quinto And McMillan are “a power couple whose domain extends across the film, fashion, and art scene.” So beautiful and very fitting indeed!

Rufus Wainwright and Jorn Weisbrodt

Jorn Weisbrodt, a German arts administrator, exchanged vows with his partner, Rufus Wainwright, a composer and singer-songwriter, in August of 2012. In addition, they have a daughter and are in a “parenting partnership” with Leonard Cohen’s daughter, Lorca Cohen, who is also their friend.

Jane Lynch and Lara Embry

In May 2010, the brilliant Jane Lynch and clinical psychologist Lara Embry tied the knot in Sunderland, Massachusetts. The couple met just one year earlier in a fundraiser held in San Francisco. Sadly, they got divorced in 2014.

Cat Cora and Jennifer Cora

Celebrity chef Cat Cora was married to wife Jennifer for 17 years. Sadly, however, the two have gotten divorced. Together, they have four children.

Mario Cantone and Jerry Dixon

Mario Cantone and Jerry Dixon met for the first time way back in 1991. Two decades later, in October 2011, the couple officially tied the knot with pastor Jay Bakker officiating the wedding. Many are quite envious of this pair since they are totally blessed in a lot of ways.

Kristen Stewart and Stella Maxwell

Since late 2016, Kristen Stewart has been dating model, Stella Maxwell, the gorgeous Victoria’s Secret Angel from North Ireland. These two definitely make the cut on the list of fabulous people that could be spokespersons for different brands.

Lee Daniels and Jahil Fisher

Empire producer Lee Daniels has been together with freelance stylist Jahil Fisher since 2010. This gorgeous pair has no need to rely on laser teeth whitening or dental implants because they are just perfect, individually and as a couple.

Nick Denton and Derrence Washington

Former CEO and Gawker founder Nick Denton exchanged vows with his partner Derrence Washington back in May 2014. They are definitely a couple who could afford laser teeth whitening and dental implants, but neither of them need it even a tiny bit!

Jenna Lyons and Courtney Crangi

Jenna Lyons and Courtney Crangi started dating in 2012. At present, they are living in Tribeca together with Crangi’s son, Beckett. It’s safe to say that these gals have not given cosmetic surgery the slightest thought and rightly so.

Don Roos and Dan Bucatinsky

The immensely popular producer, writer, and actor Dan Bucatinsky met his husband-to-be, screenwriter Don Roos, for the first time back in 1992. Roos had invited Bucatinsky as his date for the premiere of the film Love Field. The couple tied the knot back in 2008, when California recognized same-sex marriage for a period of four months. At present, they have two children together, Eliza and Jonah.

Chris Hughes and Sean Eldridge

Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes got married to political activist Sean Eldridge back in 2012. Their careers surely allow them to afford their choice of dental implants specialist. There seems to be nothing wrong with their pearly whites, though!

Michael Arden and Andy Mientus

Michael Arden has been together with Andy Mientus since 2010. The couple later got married in August 2016. Super cute and fun fact: Arden and Mientus had originally planned to ask each other’s hand in marriage on the exact same day – without knowing about the other’s plan. They are so in sync!

Thomas Roberts and Patrick D. Abner

Thomas Roberts got married to Patrick Abner, his longtime partner, on Gansevoort Park Avenue’s rooftop back in 2012. For this couple, the cost of liposuction surgery or dental implants is not even a minor concern.

T. R. Knight and Patrick Leahy

Grey’s Anatomy alum T.R. Knight and longtime boyfriend Patrick Leahy got married in 2013. The couple had been going out for three years prior to tying the knot. However, they only went public with their relationship in 2010.

Adam Lambert and Sauli Koskinen

Adam Lambert, the runner up of American Idol season eight had dated Finnish reality TV personality and entertainment reporter Sauli Koskinen from 2010 until 2013. Talking about their split, Lambert explained that it was all amicable, and that he and Koskinen would stay friends.

Ben Whishaw and Mark Bradshaw

English actor Ben Whishaw had kept his private life private for years. However, in 2012, he made an announcement that he had a civil partnership with Australian composer Mark Bradshaw. Needless to say, the media frenzy started then. Cute!

Michael Sam and Vito Cammisano

Michael Sam had a rather emotional reaction when he got drafted to the St. Louis Rams of the NFL. The draft was broadcast on TV live, and Sam kissed Vito Cammisano, his boyfriend. Sam and Cammisano, who is a University of Missouri alum, had been dating for a couple of months when it was announced that they got engaged in January 2015. However, in June of that same year, the two broke off their engagement and ended their relationship.

Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor

Yup, these two actresses are incredibly talented. They started being an item in 2015. Even though the age gap between them is quite wide, with Paulson being 42 and Taylor being 74, they look very much in love. Nothing wrong with that, right?

Heather Matarazzo and Heather Turman

Heather Matarazzo is best recognized for being part of the The Princess Diaries. She is reportedly dating comedian Heather Turman. However, very little is known about this couple other than the fact that they are together!

Jonathan Bennett and James Vaughan

Looks like Mean Girls actor Jonathan Bennett is social media official with TV host James Vaughan. The two often post gushy and lovey-dovey things about each another, and both are really active on social media.

Terry Sweeney and Lanier Laney

You might not be familiar with the name but SNL fans will recognize Terry Sweeney! He had been a regular Saturday Night Live cast member in the season from 1985 to 1986. Now, Sweeney is a comedian and writer, all thanks to the show. A huge thanks also goes to SNL since it was on the show where Sweeney and his partner, Lanier Laney, met. Laney is also a comedy writer. He worked at SNL the same time Sweeney was on the show.

Kate McKinnon and Jackie Abbott

Another SNL member! Kate McKinnon is nothing but comedy gold. She is actually one of three well-known SNL LGBT cast member. Jackie Abbott, on the other hand, is an actress that has starred in some independent movies.

Sam Smith and Brandon Flynn

There was a collective meltdown in fandoms when the announcement was made about English singer Sam Smith being in a relationship with 13 Reasons Why star Brandon Flynn. Since their relationship had been kept secret, people are just happy to know that the couple is very happy.

B.D. Wong and Richie Jackson

There is no doubt that most audiences know B.D. Wong from Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Back in 1988, the actor started dating talent agent Richie Jackson. By the year 2000, the pair had twin sons. Unfortunately, in 2004, the duo called it quits.

Cherry Jones and Sophie Huber

Up next is Cherry Jones, a five-time Tony Award nominee. Her relationship with Sarah Paulson, an actress, was well-known but as you may already know, the two split back in 2009. News broke that in 2015, Jones got married to filmmaker Sophie Huber!

Dot Marie Jones And Bridgett Casteen

Aww, Glee’s Dot Marie Jones makes the list! In 2010, Jones met Bridgett Casteen. Three years later, Jones asked Casteen to marry her on Anaheim Gay Days. Jones have been married to Casteen since 2013.

Jessica Clark And Lacey Stone

Jessica Clark is a host on “Lesbian love,” a Vlog at afterellen.com. The British model got hitched to Lacey Stone, a fitness professional, back in 2010, but the pair got divorced just two years later.

John Barrowman And Scott Gill

Next up is John Barrowman, the Scottish-American writer, presenter, actor, and singer, who met his husband-to-be in 1993, when he was in a play, and Scott Gill came to watch him. In 2006, the two entered a civil partnership and were legally married in 2013.

John Benjamin Hickey And Jeffrey Richman

Actor John Benjamin Hickey and producer and writer Jeffrey Richman of Modern Family have been together since 2003. That, right there, melts our hearts!

Rosie O’Donnell & Michelle Rounds

It’s safe to say Rosie O’Donnell needs no introduction. Her wedding to consultant Michelle Rounds back in 2012 was beautiful. A year later, the two welcomed a child, their daughter Chelsea. Sadly, they separated, and in 2017, Rounds died at age 46 in an apparent suicide.

Matt Bomer & Simon Halls

Weddings are sometimes done in private. However, keeping your whole marriage secret for several years is a feat all in itself. In 2014, Matt Bomer and Simon Hall finally revealed that they had gotten married. They had had an intimate wedding with family and friends.

Thom Browne & Andrew Bolton

This pair of fashion designers have a companionship and a love that are not to be messed with. Thom Browne really became popular when he designed a remarkable dress for the former US first lady Michelle Obama in 2013. Browne and Bolton are definitely a couple who will always be in fashion, especially since they are the ones making it.

Rob Marshall & John DeLuca

Broadway wasn’t just where the careers of both of these actors started. It was also where they met each other. In 1982, they met while auditioning for the Broadway musical Boogie-Woogie Rumble of a Dream Deferred. It has been 30 years since they both landed parts in the musical. However, their undying love is the thing that is blowing everyone away.

Beth Ditto & Kristin Ogata

Well, you don’t really need a court and the law to declare that you and your partner are officially together. Love is love, right? These celebrities made it a point to tell the world this. They had a massive yet ‘unofficial’ wedding ceremony back in July 2013 in Hawaii. Roughly a year and a half later, the two officially tied the knot under Oregon’s law allowing same-sex marriage.

Bill T. Jones & Bjorn Amelan

Life is definitely full of unexpected situations and challenges which test your strength. These two men lost their partners and moving on was a process that took them a significant amount of time. Today, Jones and Amelan are happy and absolutely in love.

Julie Mehretu & Jessica Rankin

What draws a couple of painters to each other? Draws, get it? Artist Jessica Rankin is known for her amazing embroidered paintings. At present, she and Ethiopian partner Julie Mehretu are co-owners of a studio.

Kim Catullo & Christine Quinn

There was a time when Kim Catullo flat-out refused to be introduced to Christine Quinn. A friend of Catullo’s thought of setting her up with the politician, Quinn, who was running for mayor back in 2013. Because Catullo felt their personalities would not mesh well, she had hesitation about the meeting. However, after a bit of encouragement, she gave in. Catullo and Quinn eventually got married. In attendance at their wedding were headline names such as Chuck Schumer, Michael Bloomberg and Andrew Cuomo.

Jenna Wolfe and Stephanie Gosk

Working for NBC seems to be the thing to do if you want to find true love. Just ask Jenna Wolfe and Stephanie Gosk. The couple recently tied the knot. We’re sure that their NBC co-workers are quite happy for the two.

Paris Barclay and Christopher Mason

Paris Barclay has directed some of the greatest shows out there such as The West Wing, CSI, and ER. However, he doesn’t just have TV success. Keeping his partnership with Christopher Mason quiet for 10 years is also quite something!

Meshell Ndegeocello & Rebecca Walker

There is no doubt that music brings individuals together, especially good music! Do you remember “Plantation Lullabies”? Meshell Ndegeocello’s debut album was all over the radio back in 1993. As music and writing join forces, a happy couple such as Meshell Ndegeocello and Rebecca Walker emerges.

Queen Latifah And Jeanette Jenkins

The relationship between Queen Latifah and personal trainer Jeanette Jenkins had been on again and off again for a while. They began dating back in 2002 and became engaged in 2008. However, in 2014 the two broke up. There were also reports that Jenkins started dating a man and later got engaged. Who knows what Queen Latifah will do?

David Cronenberg & Viggo Mortensen

People might have looked away when this kiss happened. They might have also started to wonder what these two celebrities had going on between them. Well, let’s be honest. The kiss did catch many of us off guard. The Canadian Screen Awards was the setting for the kiss, and it’s safe to say that there are still some lingering questions which have been left unanswered.

Anderson Cooper & Benjamin Maisani

Anderson Cooper ranks quite high as far as popular and well respected news anchors are concerned. Cooper started dating night club owner Benjamin Maisani back in 2009. However, in March 2018, Cooper confirmed that they have broken up.