Country music singer Chely Wright came out as gay – one of the first country music stars who did – back in 2010 to help erase the stigma of bullying and hate crimes toward members of the LGBTQ community. She also publicly professed the damage caused to her psyche by “lying” and “hiding” about her sexuality. A year later after she came out, she was engaged to Lauren Blitzer – an advocate of LGBTQ rights.
The two eventually got married in 2011 in a Connecticut country estate. The event was officiated by a reverend and rabbi. Two years after their wedding, Chely gave birth to identical twins George Samuel and Everett Joseph.
Andy Mientus & Michael Arden
Michael Arden and Andy Mientus are a couple that could not even be any cuter if they tried. The two met and began to date in 2010. They were so smitten with each other that they stuck together for 6 years. The couple eventually wanted to solidify their relationship and take things to the next level.
Little did the two know that one was already planning to propose to another. While Arden was getting ready to prepare to pop the question, Mientus was doing the same. The couple got married in 2016 and has since been living happily ever after.
Linda Perry & Sara Gilbert
You may know actress and host Sara Gilbert from her role as Darlene in the sitcom Roseanne. She is also one of the hosts of The Talk – a daytime CBS talk show. Before she publicly announced her sexuality in 2010, Gilbert previously dated her Roseanne co-star Johnny Galecki.
She used to be in a relationship with TV producer Allison Adler but the two amicably separated in 2011. And she was with Linda Perry up until 2019 – a music producer and frontwoman of the band 4 Non Blondes. The two became engaged in 2013 and had a son in 2015 they named Rhodes Emilio Gilbert Perry.
Bjorn Amelan & Bill T. Jones
Bill T. Jones and Bjorn Amelan, both having faced moments of despair and uncertainty in their search for love, found themselves on the brink of losing hope. However, life had its own plans, and destiny had a delightful surprise in store for them. When Jones and Amelan crossed paths, they were in for a remarkable experience.
Against all odds, the two extraordinary individuals fell deeply in love, defying the notion that love is predictable or easily explained. Their enduring relationship stands as a testament to the mysterious nature of love itself, with its ability to bring unexpected joy and delight into one's life.
Quincy Gossfield & Deondray Gossfield
Quincy Gossfield and Deondray Gossfield embody the belief that the strongest relationships often arise from a shared passion for the things they love to do. As independent filmmakers and television producers, their creative endeavors have not only brought them professional success but also a profound connection on a personal level.
Their journey together spans several decades, a testament to the enduring love and commitment they have for one another. Their union was further sealed in a truly unforgettable moment witnessed by the world. During the 2014 Grammy Awards, Queen Latifah, a symbol of empowerment and equality, officiated their marriage on stage while the powerful song "Same Love" resonated through the audience.