Whether they’re actors, directors, interior designers, athletes, fashion icons, or writers, LGBTQ celebrities have made their mark in Hollywood and beyond for their incredible talents and abilities to overcome any obstacle standing in their way of success. Their stories have empowered countless individuals from all walks of life to be honest with their friends and families and improve their lives tremendously. Now these LGBTQ celebrities have taken their stories one step further, revealing to the public that they have found love and that they are not afraid to show off their significant others to the world. Here are the other halves of your favorite LGBTQ celebs.
Neil Patrick Harris
While his How I Met Your Mother character, Barney Stinson, maybe a total womanizer and player, notorious for his pickup lines and crazy antics with the women of New York City, in real life, Neil Patrick Harris has openly shared that he is “quite proud to say that I am a very content gay man living my life to the fullest.”
In fact, fans of the popular sitcom were shocked to see Harris portray such an unexpected character. Nevertheless, the actor has proudly shared glimpses into his family and personal life with his fans on social media.
David Burka
Neil Patrick Harris was first presumed to be in a relationship with David Burka in 2007. However, during an interview on The Ellen Degeneres Show, Harris later admitted that the two had begun dating in 2004.
Harris and Burka even got the chance to worked together on the former’s hit show How I Met Your Mother. While they didn’t share a scene together, they did have fun on set. In 2010, Harris and Burka became fathers to twins Gideon Scott and Harper Grace via a surrogate. Once the Marriage Equality Act was passed, the couple said “I do” in a beautiful ceremony in Italy. HIMYM director Pamela Fryman officiated the wedding, and Elton John performed.
Anderson Cooper
Anderson Cooper has been the lead anchor of his CNN show Anderson Cooper 360° since the show debuted all the way back in 2003. That’s not all though. He has also worked as a correspondent for 60 Minutes.
In addition to being one of the most recognizable faces in journalism, Cooper is, as the New York Times once described, “the most prominent openly gay journalist on American television.” Cooper considers himself very lucky, for a number of reasons. One of those is the fact that he was able to strike a balance between having such a successful career as well as a happy and fulfilling personal life. So who exactly is Cooper in a relationship with?
Benjamin Maisani
In general, Anderson Cooper has kept his personal life out of the spotlight and avoided interview questions about his private life.
During a 2012 interview, Cooper stated, “I’m gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn’t be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud.” Cooper first began dating bar owner Benjamin Maisani in 2009. While they’ve yet to tie the knot, the couple share a Rye House in Connecticut. They purchased the historic estate back in 2014.
Lauren Morelli
As a writer for Orange Is The New Black, it’s no surprise why Lauren Morelli has seen so much success in recent years. However, her journey has been anything but easy.
Before she took Hollywood by storm, Morelli was an aspiring dancer. Following a devastating back injury, she battled with depression while changing career paths. She first began writing as a coping mechanism and soon realized she had a knack for it. Now, she’s the lead writer for one of Netflix’s most popular series.
Samira Wiley
Before Morelli came out about her true sexuality, she was married to Steve Basilone for two years. Within the first few seasons of Orange Is The New Black, she filed for divorce and openly revealed her preference for women.
Morelli’s work life and personal life crossed paths when she found love with Samira Wiley, the actress who portrays Poussey on Morelli’s show. Interestingly enough, when their romance first began, Morelli was writing the script about Poussey’s relationship with a woman.
Victor Garber
Famous for hit films such as Legally Blonde, Milk, and Titanic, Victor Garber has made a name for himself among Hollywood elites for his incredible versatility.
With such a successful career, it’s no surprise that Garber boasts an impressive resume, with everything from a recurring role on the CW’s The Flash, to a starring role on the off-Broadway musical Godspell. Garber first came out as gay in 2012, saying in a 2013 interview, “I don’t really talk about it, but everybody knows.”
Rainer Andreessen
Back in 2015, Garber announced his marriage to Rainer Andreesen. The couple has reportedly been together since 2000.
After Andreesen uploaded an adorable photo of the couple on Instagram along with the caption “YES WE DID!” his followers could only assume that the two had eloped and tied the knot in Canada. Following the announcement, a whole slew of celebrity co-stars and friends congratulated the happy couple. After 15 years, Garber had finally made his love official.
Zachary Quinto
Zachary Quinto, an actor famous for his role on Heroes, came out as gay to the general public in October 2011.
He said “that living a gay life without publicly acknowledging it is simply not enough to make any significant contribution to the immense work that lies ahead on the road to complete equality.” Since coming out, Quinto has become heavily involved with various gay rights organizations, including the It Gets Better Project, a campaign to aid in the suicide epidemic among LGBT youths.
Miles McMillan
Zachary Quinto first began dating painter and model Miles McMillan in 2013. Since then, the pair has been inseparable.
While they’ve yet to tie the not, Quinto and McMillan have shared a Manhattan apartment since 2015, where they currently live along with their dogs, Skunk and Rocco. For the time being, they’re enjoying life together. Vogue wrote about the pair in 2015, calling Quinto and McMillan “a power couple whose domain extends across the film, fashion and art scene.”