Celebrities react to Taiwan legalizing same-sex marriage

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Taiwan just became the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage. This establishes full legal marriage rights in terms of insurance, taxes, and child custody. Marriage equality was part of President Tsai Ing-wen's 2016 campaign platform. She tweeted the following:

On May 17th, 2019 in #Taiwan, #LoveWon. We took a big step towards true equality, and made Taiwan a better country. 🏳️‍🌈
- 蔡英文 Tsai Ing-wen (@iingwen) May 17, 2019

Celebrity Reactions

Today: Taiwan became the first Asian country to legalize gay marriage.

Me on a flight to Taiwan tomorrow: pic.twitter.com/ubknWd0iad
- Monét X Change (@monetxchange) May 17, 2019


Well all right! https://t.co/Xs3cpsXEQU
- Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) May 17, 2019

Taiwan has become the first place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. So thrilled for all the hopeful couples. From our married bliss to yours, Brad and I extend our heartfelt congratulations. Oh, happy day!
- George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) May 17, 2019

2000: 🇳🇱
2003; 🇧🇪
2005: 🇪🇸, 🇨🇦
2006: 🇿🇦
2008: 🇳🇴
2009: 🇸🇪
2010: 🇵🇹, 🇮🇸, 🇦🇷
2012: 🇩🇰
2013: 🇬🇧, 🇧🇷, 🇫🇷, 🇺🇾, 🇳🇿
2014: 🇱🇺
2015: 🇺🇸, 🇮🇪, 🇫🇮, 🇬🇱, 🇲🇽
2016: 🇨🇴, 🇮🇲
2017: 🇩🇪, 🇲🇹, 🇦🇺
2019: 🇦🇹
Today: 🇹🇼

Taiwan is the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. Congratulations!
- Raymond Braun (@raymondbraun) May 17, 2019

Good news!! Taiwan becomes first in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage https://t.co/B6iOVNGSAl
- rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) May 17, 2019

Some positive news for a change! https://t.co/O5bhy50PCU
- bendelacreme (@bendelacreme) May 17, 2019

Incredible news! ❤️🌈😍 https://t.co/D3aSdC5AER
- Tegan and Sara (@teganandsara) May 17, 2019

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