Hollywood Stars Express Joy at Ireland's Historic Vote to Approve Gay Marriage (Updating)

With early results from Friday’s historic referendum in Ireland suggesting a landslide victory for supporters of same-sex marriage, the wee island country is poised to become the first to approve marriage equality at the ballot box. And gay-friendly stars, adopting hashtags like #MarRef and #YesEquality, have taken to social media to voice their approval.

Here are some of the best reactions so far:

#Ireland leads the way!! I’m so PROUD to be Irish!! #equality pic.twitter.com/tXHjXXogYW

— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) May 23, 2015

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Yes I’ve got to get back to Ireland to find the woman of my #dreams and be married #Yes

— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) May 23, 2015

Here at #HayFestival – almost no signal but news in that Ireland’s Yes Campaign has carried the day. So so happy. Oscar smiles in his grave.

— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) May 23, 2015

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LOVE WINS IN IRELAND!! what fantastic news to wake up to! #YesEquality pic.twitter.com/KlAN4Jasaq

— Andy Cohen (@Andy) May 23, 2015

Cheers, Ireland.

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– Jack Falahee (@RestingPlatypus) May 23, 2015

Congrats are in order. #Ireland #YesEquality #YesWeDid #irelandreferendum

— Dan Savage (@fakedansavage) May 23, 2015

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Great to see the people of Ireland voting to live in a country where everybody is treated equally #MarRef #YesEquality

— Richard Branson (@richardbranson) May 23, 2015

So proud to be Irish today A truly historic moment. So glad to be home. Oh and the [sun] is out #MarRef2015 #YesVote #YesEquality — Caitriona Balfe (@caitrionambalfe) May 23, 2015

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Sitting here watching the Irish make history. Extraordinary and wonderful.

– J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 23, 2015

CONGRATULATIONS to the Republic on saying yes to same-gender marriage! Now what about Northern Ireland?

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– Ian McKellen (@IanMcKellen) May 23, 2015

Republic of IRELAND leads the world in social progress by legalizing marriage for all. #LoveWins (shouldn't it always?)

– Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) May 23, 2015

Cassandra Peterson (aka Elvira), Ariana Grande

I'm staunchly against leaving civil rights up to a popular vote but I'm thrilled the populous of Ireland seems to embrace #MarriageEqaulity!

– Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) May 23, 2015

The pure joy of it. I'm so proud of Ireland today… We can all take pride in making history. Only sorry I can't be there to celebrate!

– Hozier (@Hozier) May 23, 2015

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