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    President Barack Obama's Support of Gay Marriage Gets Hollywood's Attention

    The Hollywood Reporter – Wed, May 9, 2012 4:40 PM PDT

    President Barack Obama made a startling announcement on Wednesday that he had changed his mind on simply supporting civil unions for gay Americans. He has now decided to put his considerable weight behind legal marriage for gay people.

    “At a certain point, I’ve just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same-sex couples should be able to get married,” Obama told ABC News in an interview.

    The change of position arrived just three days after his V.P., Joe Biden, made headlines when he came out in support of gay marriage. That clearly placed some pressure on the President to clarify his stance on the issue.

    As the reports began proliferating on the internet, Hollywood took notice. Ranging from support to snark, here’s what the entertainment industry is saying about Obama’s support of gay marriage.

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    A statement released by Cyndi Lauper
    The president's support of marriage equality gives hope and encouragement to the millions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people who feel ostracized and alone.  The words of the president have reinforced that they are worthy of dignity, respect, and love – just like everyone else.

    Ellen DeGeneres
    Thank you President @BarackObama for your beautiful and brave words. I'm overwhelmed.

    Chris Colfer
    I second! RT @TheEllenShow: Thank you President @BarackObama for your beautiful and brave words. I'm overwhelmed.

    Jane Lynch
    Pretty darn happy today. Thanks Mr President, for supporting the dignity of my family and so many others!

    Neil Patrick Harris
    “@BarackObama: President Obama announces his support for same-sex marriage” Bravo, Mr. President, and thank you.

    Jesse Tyler Ferguson
    With @MichelleObama & @JustinMikita permission I would like to marry @BarackObama right now!

    Danny Zuker
    BREAKING: Obama I voted for finally takes office. #BetterLateThanNever

    Fran Drescher  
    So proud of our President who showed such leadership& the meaning of America's freedom 4 all!

    Lisa Rinna  
    RT @marwilliamson: Good on Obama for doing the right thing and endorsing gay marriage!

    Cory Booker  
    RT @Delisa619: Anyone who pays taxes should be able to marry who they want. The government should not monitor who is in love.

    Kal Penn
    Had the honor of seeing @BarackObama talk w/young ppl about this the last few years. Your voices made a big difference!

    Michael Urie  
    History y'all.

    Wilson Cruz
    A BRAND NEW DAY! NOW WE MUST SUPPORT HIM IN TURN! TURNOUT!! OBAMA ENDORSES GAY MARRIAGE...

    Samantha Ronson
    Better late than never!!!! Obama supports same-sex marriage

    Joseph Kahn
    Obama says gay marriage should be legal. Obama's new campaign slogan: "DUH."

    RuPaul's Drag Race
    .@BarackObama... shantay, you stay!

    Albert Brooks
    Obama backs gay marriage. Romney backs 1940's meaning of gay.

    Mia Farrow
    YAY!!!! President Obama comes out in support of gay marriage !!!!

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