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Straight Celebrities Who Support Gay Rights

Many straight celebrities came forward to support same-sex marriage before it was legalized in the United States. These celebrities continue to support gay rights and have earned the respect and admiration of the LGBTQ community. Check out our list to know more about these real-life heroes.

1. George Clooney

    
George Clooney
Also Known As: George Timothy Clooney
Birthday: 06 May 1961
Born In: Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Sun Sign: Taurus
Famous As: Actor Best Known for His TV Series 'ER' and Films: 'Syriana' and 'Ocean's Eleven' Trilogy

George Clooney is an ardent supporter of gay rights. In 2012, he said he would take an auction winner out to lunch to raise money for the 'Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network.'

2. Brad Pitt

    
Brad Pitt
Also Known As: William Bradley Pitt
Birthday: 18 December 1963
Born In: Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Famous As: American Actor Who is Known for His Good Looks and for His Portrayal of Unconventional Characters

Like many Hollywood celebrities, Brad Pitt supported the legalization of same-sex marriage. In 2008, he donated $100,000 to help protest against California's 'Proposition 8,' an initiative to reverse the court's decision that had legalized gay marriage.

3. Dolly Parton

    
Dolly Parton
Also Known As: Dolly Rebecca Parton
Birthday: 19 January 1946
Born In: Sevier County, Tennessee, United States
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Famous As: Singer-Songwriter and Actress, Primarily Known for Her Work in Country Music

Dolly Parton has been a longtime supporter of gay rights and same-sex marriage. She even has a huge gay following. In an interview, she said gay couples shouldn't be treated differently.

4. Olivia Wilde

    
Olivia Wilde
Also Known As: Olivia Jane Cockburn
Birthday: 10 March 1984
Born In: New York, New York, United States
Sun Sign: Pisces
Famous As: Actress & Director
By saying that she appreciates all people, Olivia Wilde, who has portrayed a bisexual character more than once, won the hearts of the members of the LGBTQ community.

5. Jennifer Aniston

    
Jennifer Aniston
Also Known As: Jennifer Joanna Aniston
Birthday: 11 February 1969
Born In: Los Angeles, California, United States
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Famous As: Best Known For Her Role of 'Rachel Green' on the TV Sitcom 'Friends'

In 2007, ‘Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation’ (GLAAD) honored Jennifer Aniston with the prestigious ‘Vanguard Award’ for her contribution towards the LGBT community.