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.

Alan Cumming.
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“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.

Bruno Tonioli.
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“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.

Matthew Lewis.
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“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

Conor Maynard.
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“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.

Robin Windsor.
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“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.”