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Celebrities react to the legalisation of gay marriage

Here's how the stars reacted to the historic Supreme Court ruling to legalise same-sex marriage in every state in the USA
Celebrities react to the legalisation of gay marriage

On Friday, the Supreme Court in the United States ruled in favour of legalising same-sex marriage in all 50 states throughout the country.

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The historic decision has been praised far and wide, with many celebrities speaking out in support of the landmark ruling.

Click through to see their reactions to the decision, including Ellen DeGeneres, Sir Ian McKellen and Neil Patrick Harris.

Ellen DeGeneres kept it short and sweet. Image: Ron Paul Revolt/Flickr

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Sir Ian McKellen made sure to thank those who helped push the issue forward. Image: Getty

Neil Patrick Harris thanked Justice Kennedy, one of the nine Supreme Court Justices involved in the historic decision. Image: Getty

John Legend praised the Supreme Court of the USA for their other recent rulings as well. Image: Getty

Rush actress Olivia Wilde let her emojis do all the talking. Image: Getty

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Magic Mike XXL star Matt Bomer couldn’t contain his joy. Image: Getty

Even One Direction’s Harry Styles had a word of congratulations for the US. Image: Getty

Anna Kendrick had a few carefully selected emojis ready for the occasion too. Image: Getty

Lea Michele posted her own message of support as well. Image: Getty

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Image: Wikimedia

Image: Wikimedia

Ryan Reynolds tweeted his support using the #MarriageEquality hashtag. Image: Getty

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