This afternoon, California Chief Justice Vaughn Walker ruled against Prop 8, stating that a same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional and violates the equal rights of gay and lesbian couples. While the entire country immediately took sides, it was interesting to us to watch the jury unfold on Twitter…especially the celebrity tweets in support of overturning Prop 8 and giving gay and lesbian couples equal rights to marriage. As one of these couples who is counting down the last 12 months until our own wedding, we thought we would say a small thank you to the celebrities who brought positive attention to this landmark event by posting some of their tweets…
the SEXY list…Celebrities Tweet in Favor of Prop 8 Ruling!
1. @britneyspears “So happy! Today is a great day for love and equality. Congrats California! #Equality -Britney”
2. @Slash(Guitarist from Guns and Roses) “Was it really necessary to cause so much anxiety before realizing Prop 8 was unconstitutional?”
3. @ladygaga “REJOICE and CELEBRATE gay communities and straight all over the world. Our voices are being heard! Loud! SCREAM LOUD AMERICANOS!”
4. @PerezHilton “It’s official!!!! #Prop8 overturned!!!!!! Equality rules!!!!!!!!!!!!” and “@LadyGaGa Huge day for us!!!! Fuck #Prop8! Equality rules!!!!” and “What’s next???? #Equality ACROSS America!” and “I just can’t stop thinking about #Prop8 and what a huge victory this is for America!” and “Gay marriage is not about politics. It’s about real people – and families!”
5. @katyperry “FINALLY! Amazing! cnnbrk: California Proposition 8 ruled unconstitutional by federal judge; Same-sex marriage ban”
6. @SophiaBush “One day we will see that denying rights to some based on “definitions” is ridiculous, elitist, and sad. Love is LOVE. “All men are created=”
7. @DeepakChopra “Love is the ultimate truth at the heart of the universe and transcends all boundaries. #NOH8”
8. @LanceBass “Congrats on the overturning of Prop 8!!!!”
9. @jimmyfallon “@PerezHilton it’s the best news. Should’ve happened before.”
10. @ricky_martin “YEAHHHHH!!!!! #PROP8UNCONSTITUTIONAL MOVING FORWARD!!!!!!!! RT please”
11. @KChenoweth(Kristin Chenoweth) “Prop 8 overturned in California! Praise God!”
12. @adamlambert “Prop 8 Overturned! I’m glad California has restored the right for ALL of its citizens to marry whoever they please! Equal rights are very Glam!”
13. @MrsSOsbourne “So happy Prop 8 was overturned!”
14. @LoBosworth “the gays are golden! so many celebrations in LA tonite!:)”
15. @ParisHilton “What a huge historical day for equal rights in this country! They finally overturned Prop 8! There shouldn’t be a law on true love. :)”
16. @Pink “Its a good day!RT @cnnbrk: California Proposition 8 ruled unconstitutional by federal judge; Same-sex marriage ban”
17. @TheMandyMoore “celebrating today’s victory in the overturn of prop 8!! a step in the right direction for sure….. :)”
18. @KimKardashian “Prop 8 was struck down! This news is amazing!!!! Its about time! Congrats to everyone!”
19. @kathygriffin “Thrilled that #prop8 has been ruled unconstitutional! Certain to be appealed, so stay strong & vocal! #noh8”
20. @jason_mraz “Judge rules Prop 8 is unconstitutional! Decision allows Gay Marriage in California!”
21. @bouska (Adam Bouska, fashion photographer, who changed the world with his NOH8 photos of celebrities and everyday people led the forefront of the merge of pop culture of politics!) “Judge Walker rules #Prop8 unconstitutional!”
Amen…
Eyes Open, We’re Watching!