Steve Martin Proposes to Alec Baldwin as Stars Celebrate N.Y. Gay Marriage Vote

Steve Martin Proposes to Alec Baldwin as Stars Celebrate N.Y. Gay Marriage Vote

Baldwin accepts Martin's proposal on Twitter

Published: June 25, 2011 @ 9:47 am
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By Tim Molloy

New York's approval of same-sex marriages set off a flurry of Twitter mock-proposals and celebrations from Hollywood stars.

“Marriage equality.... vote yes,” Alec Baldwin tweeted before same-sex marriages were signed into law Friday. 

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Steve Martin, his Oscars co-host and "It's Complicated" co-star, later responded: "Alec! Now we can get married!"

Baldwin accepted, with reservations: "Ok. But if you play that effing banjo after eleven o'clock...."

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Lance Bass also mock-proposed to Bravo executive Andy Cohen, who responded, "Yes and I want an #nsync reunion at the party. Pleeeeease??"

Neil Patrick Harris, meanwhile, said he was planning real-life nuptials -- and that he and his partner have been engaged for five years.

More Twitter reactions:

"Thank you New York for showing us IT GETS BETTER." -- "Vampire Diaries" executive producer Kevin Williamson.

"Tonight we're all New Yorkers! Straight & gay alike, let's all celebrate marriage . The right side of history!" -- Kathy Griffin

"The revolution is ours to fight for love, justice+equality. Rejoice NY, and propose. We did it!!!" -- Lady Gaga

"Sometimes, I wish I still lived in New York. Tonight is definitely one of those times. I'm proud of you, NY!" -- "Conan" announcer Andy Richter

"Way to go, NY. Time to catch up, California." -- "Modern Family" executive producer Steve Levitan.

"Nice work to Gov. Andrew Cuomo," wrote Lindsay Lohan. "Proud to be FROM NY!"

"Congratulations NY on gay marriage!! Finally!!! I will gorge myself tonight in celebration!!" -- Julie Benz, who tweeted Saturday morning that she "woke up with a tummy ache."

Tags: Alec Baldwin, gay marriage, Steve Martin, Television
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