The strongest "rainbow" couples in Hollywood (18+)

2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55

Now there is a lot of discussion in Western society about transgender equality, some countries have already legalized same-sex marriage, while others are categorically in favor of the traditional institution of the family. However, whether we like it or not, some members of the LGBT community have been building relationships for years. Together they not only, as they say, “live around one refrigerator”, go on vacation, work and create, but also give birth and raise children.

Elton John and David Furnish

David Furnish is not the first love of the famous musician. The singer made his coming out in 1976, declaring his bisexuality to Rolling Stone magazine. A few years later, on February 14, 1984, Elton began to live as a family with sound engineer Renata Blauel. The marriage with a woman did not work out, and four years later Elton John declared that he was rather a homosexual. Against the background of divorce and creative downtime, he began a prolonged depression, he was repeatedly treated for drug and alcohol addiction.

In 1993, a meeting with David Furnish changed him - the singer got rid of addictions and took a fresh look at life. This union has been officially recognized since 2005, when the UK ratified the concept of same-sex marriage. The celebration took place in Vidzor, and after that, in the Berkshire estate, 700 friends congratulated the newlyweds on the holiday. Five years later, this married couple became parents - they managed to use the services of a surrogate mother, as a result of which a son, Zakhary, was born. And in 2013 - and the second son of Elijah. To date, this couple has been together for twenty-seven years.

Neil Patrick Harris and David Bartka

A wonderful comedian who often plays notorious womanizers and ladies' men in films, in real life he openly declares his non-traditional sexual orientation. In 2006, on the set, he met David Bartka and no longer parted with him. The lovers got married in 2014 in the romantic Italian city of Perugia. The celebration was honored with his presence by another prominent representative of the LGBT community, Elton John, who performed several of his wonderful compositions for the spouses. Neil and David are happy parents. In 2010, a surrogate mother gave birth to twins Gideon and Harper. Photos of children and their parents can be found on Neil's Instagram, and they are also often published on the pages of glossy magazines.

Cynthia Nixon and Christian Marinoni

A notorious feminist in life, Cynthia Nixon became famous for her role as a woman lawyer in the TV series "Sex and the City". And also by the fact that after 15 years of civil marriage and the birth of two children, she suddenly announced her bisexuality. According to the actress, this news was discussed for two years, and then the passions subsided. And Cynthia's acquaintance with the leader of the social movement Christian Marinoni happened during the speeches of parents against the reduction of the budget for the maintenance of schools.

For their active actions, both ladies ended up at the police station, where they stayed together until morning. After 5 years of relationship, the women got married in 2012. A year before, the couple had a son, Max, whom Christian conceived with the help of IVF. The boy received a double surname Nixon-Marinoni. His photo is often published on the actress's Instagram.

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi

Portia announced her homosexuality to her parents at the age of 16. Even her marriage to director Mel Metcalfe was fictitious and aimed at getting the actress a green card. In 2004, she met the comedy actress Ellen DeGeneres. Her friend came out back in 1997, appearing on the cover of the Time tabloid with the phrase "Yes, I'm a lesbian!"

The women were able to formalize their relationship in May 2008 shortly after the state of California recognized same-sex marriage. Ellen gave Porsche a three-carat pink diamond ring. The celebration was attended by 19 closest people, including the mothers of the stars. The actress and presenter are actively promoting vegetarianism and care for the world around them.

Stephen Fry and Elliot Spencer

Accepting yourself as a homosexual is not so easy. Stephen Fry was convinced of this, who only by the age of forty had come to terms with it. His friend Daniel Cohen helped him find himself. Thanks to love and support, Stephen managed to lose almost forty kilograms and quit smoking addiction, even receiving the British Smoker of the Year award. The relationship between the two men lasted fifteen years. And after breaking up, the actor met with 27-year-old comedian Elliot Spencer. In 2018, the couple officially signed, accepting congratulations from Prince Charles and Elton John.

Jim Parsons and Todd Spivak

Viewers remember handsome Jim from the TV series "The Big Bang Theory". In 2012, he publicly confessed his sexual preferences. It turned out that for ten years he has been in a relationship with his art director Todd Spivak. The men decided to legalize their civil marriage in 2017. The ceremony took place at the Rainbow Hall of the Rockefeller Center, with the men engaged in Jewish engagement under Chuppah.

Tom Ford and Richard Buckley

Tom Ford and Richard Buckley have been together for nearly thirty years. The designer and filmmaker said that then, back in 1986, he only had one lift ride with a journalist to feel the mental connection. After several dates, the men began to live together, and a month later they declared their love to each other. And until now, both believe that it is necessary to talk about their feelings every time, as soon as the slightest desire arises. Now this married couple is happy, since in 2012 the surrogate mother gave birth to their son. Two years later, Tom and Richard entered into an official marriage in the United States, where it became legal.

Jodie Foster and Alexandra Hedison

The Golden Globe ceremony gave the world not only recognition of new cinema stars, but also the revelations of actress Jodie Foster. It turned out that in her work she was helped by the support of producer Sidney Bernard, with whom the woman had been dating for 14 years. This news caused not only tears of affection, but also applause to the strong and courageous ladies. And although the actress and producer subsequently broke up, they maintained friendly relations. In 2014, Jodie Foster legalized her marriage with photographer Alexandra Hedison.

Darren Hayes and Richard Cullen

The Savage Garden soloist realized his "iridescence" only in the early 2000s after a painful divorce from his first love, makeup artist Kobe Taylor. His friend Richard Cullen helped him out of depression. The men met for nine years before formalizing the relationship in 2013. They now live in London.