Famous LGBT Entertainers and Their Partners

Published on October 11, 2022
Many people find it intriguing to learn about Hollywood romances and love. Generally, many celebrities often find it challenging to maintain a long-term relationship. It’s got to be tough to be shoved in the spotlight and try to be with the one you care about. Therefore, we understand how it’s difficult for them!

However, some stars know a few things about true love. Ellen DeGeneres, Neil Patrick Harris, and Anderson Cooper are just a few of them who seem to have figured it all out. We decided to focus on the top LGBTQ+ power couples that are in Hollywood!

Portia De Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres is a popular television show host. In fact, her daytime TV show changed the world in many ways. She encourages viewers and guests to be themselves and helps along the way. She and Portia De Rossi (an actress) dated since 2004, tying the knot in 2008.

Portia De Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres

Portia De Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres

David Burtka and Neil Patrick Harris

Neil and David actually kept their engagement a secret for five whole years! That’s saying something, especially for celebrities. Both men are insanely talented and amazing both on- and off-screen. Through surrogacy, they had a child in 2010, marrying in 2014.

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David Burtka and Neil Patrick Harris

David Burtka and Neil Patrick Harris

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Alexandra Hedison and Jodie Foster

Jodie is a talented actress but always kept silent about her personal life. She wanted to be discreet with Alexandra Hedison throughout her career. Hedison is also an actress, director, and artist. The two married in 2014 and make public appearances more now.

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Alexandra Hedison and Jodie Foster

Alexandra Hedison and Jodie Foster

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David Furnish and Elton John

Elton and David met at a Windsor dinner party in 1993 and instantly became attracted to each other. Finally, Elton proposed 12 years later, to which David accepted. They were the first UK couple in 2005 to have a civil partnership and got married nine years later once it was legal.

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David Furnish and Elton John

David Furnish and Elton John

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Jwan Yosef and Ricky Martin

Ricky and Jwan fell in love at first sight, and they’re still going strong. Ricky claims they’re in the honeymoon phase and wants it to last forever. Though scared to propose, it was all worth it, and they got married in January 2018!

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Jwan Yosef and Ricky Martin

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Michael Turchin and Lance Bass

Lance and Michael Turchin (a painter) started dating in 2011. They were actually the first same-sex couple to marry on cable television. Called Lance Loves Michael: The Lance Bass Wedding, it was an exciting time for viewers and the pair.

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Michael Turchin and Lance Bass

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Anthony Wayne and Kendrell Bowman

Anthony and Kendrell are highly creative men on the Hollywood scene. They also make a great couple. In fact, they create amazing musicals on and off Broadway and have been romantically involved business partners since 2014.

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Christine Marinoni and Cynthia Nixon

Cynthia is one of the largest advocates of marriage equality in Hollywood. She started dating Christine in 2004, and the couple got married in 2012. They’ve also got a son named Max Ellington. Don’t they look amazing together?!

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Christine Marinoni and Cynthia Nixon

Christine Marinoni and Cynthia Nixon

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Richard Buckley and Tom Ford

Tom and Richard actually fell in love at first sight, and they do seem to look like they’ll be together throughout eternity. Did you know that they celebrated their 30-year anniversary in 2018? This power couple has dated since 1986!

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Alex Sykes and Wanda Sykes

Alex and Wanda actually met in 2008, though no one really remembers where. They didn’t wait long to get married and tied the knot a year later. Now, they’re enjoying life as parents with their twins, Lucas and Olivia.

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Lance Lepere and Michael Kors

Lance Lepere and Michael Kors might just be the most fashionable couple in the world. They got married back in 2011 and have been together since. Overall, they look happy and very much in love!

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Heidi Rhoades and Jillian Michaels

Both of these women are powerful, and you can watch the famous duo’s love for each other on Just Jillian, a popular reality television show. They got married back in 2016 but have since been separated.

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Georges LeBar and RuPaul

RuPaul is still in love and just as popular now as before. RuPaul’s Drag Race is highly successful, and he’s also appeared in movies and TV shows. However, he doesn’t speak about his relationship, though they’ve been together for 23 years!

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Jason Landau and Cheyenne Jackson

Cheyenne and Jason got married in 2014, which was a surprise to no one. Then, they started a family by adopting the two most adorable twins in the world. Willow and Ethan came on the scene in 2016.

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David Miller and Ryan Murphy

Ryan Murphy is a TV genius who created Glee, the popular television show. Plus, he got to marry his love of more than 15 years in 2011. Though he’s extremely busy with work, they make time for each other and are going strong!

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Jackie Abbott and Kate McKinnon

Kate McKinnon is dating Jackie Abbott right now. In fact, they made their first public appearance as girlfriends at the Emmys. They’re definitely going strong and enjoying what each brings to the table.

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Jon Kortajarena and Luke Evans

Luke and Jon are the hottest-looking couple in the universe! It’s often hard to get to know them because they don’t speak about their relationship publicly. Likewise, they’ve been on-again-off-again throughout the years.

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Jon Kortajarena and Luke Evans

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AzMarie Livingston and Raven-Symone

AzMarie Livingston is a popular singer and actress who had a hot fling of a romance with Raven-Symone between 2012 and 2015. However, they broke up and are now publicly dating other people. They seem happy on their new paths!

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Victor Voronov and Johnny Weir

Johnny Weir is a former Olympic ice skater and married Victor Voronov. They were together for four years, but they eventually divorced in 2015. In fact, it was highly controversial and public when it happened, so you’re sure to remember it.

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Jorn Weisbrodt and Rufus Wainwright

Jorn Weisbrodt is a German arts administrator and married Rufus Wainwright, a composer and singer-songwriter, after dating for five years. Justin Vivian Bond, a transgender artist and friend, helped them do this.

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Lara Embry and Jane Lynch

Jane Lynch is a Hollywood icon and made waves in 2010 when she married Lara Embry, a clinical psychologist from Sunderland, Massachusetts. However, this was very short-lived because they got divorced in 2014.

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Jennifer Cora and Cat Cora

Cat and Jennifer Cora were in a relationship together for 17 years before they got married. However, two years later, they got divorced. Though they’ve got four children together, they’re not on good terms. Hopefully, they co-parent effectively!

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Stella Maxwell and Kristen Stewart

Stella and Kristen have been dating since 2016 and are doing very well. Kristen is a great actress, and Stella works as a Victoria’s Secret model. In fact, they recently went on a date in Paris, so the love and romance aren’t lost on them!

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Brandon Flynn and Sam Smith

Sam Smith is an extremely handsome actor and has been dating Brandon Flynn, the star from 13 Reasons Why, since October 2017. They just recently shared information about a romantic trip to Niagra Falls, so check out their social media pages.

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Jeanette Jenkins and Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah was dating her personal trainer, Jeanette Jenkins, but that’s over now. They began dating in 2002, got engaged in 2008, and broke it off in 2014. The media had a field day when Jennings got engaged to someone else and made it public!

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Benjamin Maisani and Anderson Cooper

Anderson Cooper is a pride activist and respected news anchor and dated Benjamin Maisani, a bar owner, for more than nine years. However, they did get separated and are on good terms with each other. They deserve our support!

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Amber Laign and Robin Roberts

Robin Roberts is one of the hosts on Good Morning America. Though battling breast cancer, Amber stepped in and supported her as her girlfriend. The couple has been together for about 15 years now!

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Lauren Morelli and Samira Wiley

Samira was on Orange is the New Black as Poussey Washington and met Lauren Morelli (a writer) while on the set. The two started dating a while ago and got married in Palm Springs, Florida.

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Lauren Blitzer and Chely Wright

Chely Wright is a country music singer and married Lauren Blitzer, an author, back in August 2011. They’re going strong and had two twin boys in 2013. Their little family is so cute and adorable!

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Linda Perry and Sara Gilbert

Linda and Sara got married in 2014 and then had a son named Rhondes in 2015. This little boy is so cute! In fact, the couple is enjoying their lives as parents and hopes to add more to the family.

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Garry Kief and Barry Manilow

Barry Manilow is a legendary singer who had a secret to success. His husband was his manager all that time! They got married in a private ceremony back in 2014. In fact, Manilow wanted to keep everything hushed so that he didn’t disappoint fans.

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Jeremiah Brent and Nate Berkus

Both Jeremiah and Nate are famous designers and love that their family has grown. They also make a great couple! Their daughter is gorgeous, and then they announced Oskar Brent-Berkus joining the family, so it’s all fun and games!

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Brian Hargrove and David Hyde Pierce

You probably remember David as Niles from Frasier. However, did you know he married the show’s producer in 2008? They got married in California only a few days before Proposition 8 became law, banning same-sex marriage.

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Samantha Thomas and Elliot Page

Though Elliot and Samantha broke up, they were together for many years. Just recently, they decided to call it quits and go their separate ways.

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Samantha Thomas and Ellen Page

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Grant Shaffer and Alan Cummings

Alan Cummings is probably the best character actor of all time. Plus, he’s got a real-life love story with Grant, his husband. They’ve been married since 2007 and are still going strong!

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Blue Hamilton and Matt Dallas

Blue Hamilton dated Matt, the Kyle XY star, for six whole years before deciding to get married. Quickly after the wedding, they adopted a child. Whenever you see photos, there are always large smiles, and hopefully, the good times continue!

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Glory Johnson and Brittney Griner

Brittney Griner is an MNBA star who married her girlfriend Glory back in 2015. However, they were only together about a year before divorcing in 2016. Hopefully, they will find happiness in future endeavors.

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Jose Manuel Colon and Orlando Cruz

Orlando Cruz actually made history when he opened up about being part of the LGBT community as a boxer. No one else in that sport had ever done this. Then, he married Jose in 2013.

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Jeffrey Richman and John Benjamin Hickey

John is best known for being on Modern Family and married producer and writer Jeffrey in 2016. They’re enjoying life together and going strong. It’s amazing to see them so happy!

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Michelle Rounds and Rosie O’Donnell

Rosie O’Donnell doesn’t need an introduction. In fact, she married Michelle in 2012, and they have one daughter together named Chelsea. However, they did separate recently and have both been dating publicly. It’s a little sad, but we’re happy they found other people.

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