Celebs React To DOMA Ruling

On June 26, The Supreme Court declared The Defense of Marriage Act is "unconstitutional as a deprivation of the equal liberty of persons that is protected by the 5th amendment," thereby giving legally married, same-sex couples, the same federal rights as heterosexual couples. The pending Prop 8 appeal was also dismissed.

Following the landmark decision [read it all here], celebrities took to Twitter in droves to praise SCOTUS on their decision!

Today's DOMA ruling is a historic step forward for #MarriageEquality. #LoveIsLove

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 26, 2013

We stand tall today.#DomaStruckDown So many fought for so long. Be proud, the prejudice are now the minority. pic.twitter.com/teni7GREDY

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) June 26, 2013

Today marks a watershed moment in history and a tremendous victory for the principle of equality. The 5-4 decision... http://t.co/Hlxeof1qGZ

— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) June 26, 2013

You’re damn right DOMA is unconstitutional!! #equalitymatters

— Kristen Bell (@IMKristenBell) June 26, 2013

.@daxshepard1 will you marry me? Xo #marriageequality #loveislove”

— Kristen Bell (@IMKristenBell) June 26, 2013

It's a supremely wonderful day for equality. Prop 8 is over, and so is DOMA. Congratulations everyone. And I mean everyone.

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) June 26, 2013

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Mr. Roboto!
So, so happy for Edie, et al.

— Neil Patrick Harris (@ActuallyNPH) June 26, 2013

Gay, straight, lesbian, bi.. No one is better than any one else. What an incredible day for California AND for equality.

— demetria lovato (@ddlovato) June 26, 2013

I never dreamed I would see this day. The whole world has changed for us all. I can't believe it!! #DOMA #Equality

— Andy Cohen (@BravoAndy) June 26, 2013

Don't wanna traffic in stereotypes but let's be real: I'm gonna love a gay wedding.

— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) June 26, 2013

Down w DOMA! Something to be very proud of this upcoming July 4th. We are making beautiful progress for Equality! #proud

— Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) June 26, 2013

A big day for equality and human rights. I'm smiling so big right now.

— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) June 26, 2013

DOMA is struck down!
Snap!

— Ellen Page (@EllenPage) June 26, 2013

Today is the day DOMA died and LOVE won!! Life, liberty the pursuit of happiness AND LOVE FOR ALL!!!
#DOMA

— Jennifer Carpenter (@J2thecarpenter) June 26, 2013

Victory for marriage in California as #Prop8 is struck down. Small but substantial steps toward #MarriageEquality for all!

— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) June 26, 2013

I like today. I like today a LOT! LOVE IS LOVE! NOH8!

— Audra McDonald (@AudraEqualityMc) June 26, 2013

I'm holding my children. My husband's hand is in mine. That's right. My HUSBAND. SCOTUS killed Prop 8. MarriageEquality in CA!!!!!!!!!!

— Dan Bucatinsky (@danbucatinsky) June 26, 2013

Today is the greatest day so far in my life. Goodbye DOMA hello Equality.KT is crying with happiness.To everyone that backed this we thank u

— Suze Orman (@SuzeOrmanShow) June 26, 2013

#DOMA down!

— Troian (@SleepintheGardn) June 26, 2013

What a glorious day! #DOMA struck down by Supreme Court as unconstitutional! A huge thank you to all those who fought for us & supported us.

— Johnny Weir-Voronov (@JohnnyGWeir) June 26, 2013

#DOMA decision is based on equal protection/5th amendment, not states rights. That's a great distinction. #skeet #skeet #skeet @SCOTUSblog

— Kal Penn (@kalpenn) June 26, 2013

Proud to be an American on a day like today. #DOMA found unconstitutional. Equality and love overrule <3

— Sarah Hyland (@Sarah_Hyland) June 26, 2013

Great way to wake up #DOMA is overturned. About bloody time. We are celebrating. #loveislove #marriageequality. Jb … http://t.co/TyKQzLiyaG

— John Barrowman News (@Team_Barrowman) June 26, 2013

A good day for equality indeed! Now come on California...don't embarrass me.

— Alison Brie (@alisonbrie) June 26, 2013