AUSTRALIA VOTED 'YES'TO SAME SEX MARRIAGE, CELEBRITIES ARE ALREADY REACTING IN SUPPORT

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Celebrities are reacting to Australia voting “yes” to same-sex marriage. The news was announced on Wednesday morning Australia time. After a long drawn out process, 61 percent of voters were in favor of marriage equality, while 38 percent voted against it. See Hollywood stars’ reactions to same-sex marriage becoming legal in Australia.

Australia’s Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull told reporters following the announcement, “They voted ‘yes’ for fairness, they voted ‘yes’ for commitment, they voted ‘yes’ for love. And now it is up to us here in the Parliament of Australia to get on with it.” Turnbull said he was going to push for same-sex marriage becoming legal by Christmas. Quickly, the hashtags #MarriageEquality and #Australia became trending topics on Twitter.

Ellen DeGeneres tweeted, “It’s a g’day. Way to go Australia. #MarriageEquality.” James Corden shared, “Good work Australia! Good work indeed.” And Zach Braff expressed, “Congrats Australia,” alongside a photo of him and Donald Faison in a Jacuzzi. Josh Gad, who’s currently Down Under, wrote, “So honored to be in your beautiful country #Australia as you take this historic step. Congratulations!”

Nick Jonas exclaimed, “Yes Australia!” Stephen Fry added, “Whoop! Congratulations, #Australia!” “62% Yes 38% No Congrats Australia for giving us hope in humanity again!” expressed Lance Bass. Adam Lambert tweeted, “Wooohoooo marriage equality in Australia!” Sia said, “The Australian people have spoken loud and clear. #LoveIsLove.” Ashley Tisdale wrote, “Australia knows what’s up! #MarriageEquality. Where there is love there is life. – Mahatma Gandhi.”

“#Australia … #MarriageEquality Love is love, always was love, always will be love,” tweeted Kylie Minogue. Debra Messing exclaimed, “Yayyyyyyyyyyy AUSTRALIA!!!!!!!” Commended Boy George, “YES AUSTRALIA! WELL DONE #SSM!” Michael Clifford of 5 Seconds Of Summer expressed, “Missing Australia more than ever right now. you did good. #MarriageEquality.” And Pete Wentz simply said, “Alright Australia!”

Ricky Martin wrote, “Today is a great day for human rights. #Australia says YES to marriage equality. BRAVO! This makes me so happy.” Miley Cyrus offered, “Yes!!!!! Congrats Australia! Every step taken is one closer to World Peace! Love love love you! Proud to be Australian by association lol.”