Pride in London 2015 started in style, with the news of the US Supreme Court ruling in favour of marriage equality across all 50 states.
Celebrities gathering to honour 12 award winners at the Attitude Pride Awards on Friday evening were excited to welcome the news of legalisation. Here’s what they had to say.
Alan Cumming
Actor, LGBT activist and host of the Awards.
“I’m delighted, I couldn’t be happier. I think it’s great. It’s really a great day for America and the whole world.”
Bruno Tonioli
Strictly Come Dancing judge.
“That was a long time coming. Many states have had it legal, but now it has encompassed the nation, which is a wonderful, wonderful thing. Because why not? We’re all the same, we should have the same choices.”
Matthew Lewis
Harry Potter actor.
“I saw it this afternoon and I thought, ‘Man, tonight’s going to go off now’. I think it’s absolutely fantastic, long overdue. It’s just a victory for love, I guess.”
Conor Maynard
Singer-songwriter
“I think the whole world needs to hurry up. Obviously it is amazing and it is worth celebrating, but it should have happened a long time ago.”
Robin Windsor
Former professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing.
“It’s unbelievable that it happened the day before Pride, and it’s put everybody in such a great mood and high spirits, ready for such an amazing weekend.”
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