Brad Pitt has given his support to New York’s legalization of same-sex marriage, saying that marriage is a right that every American deserves.
“It is encouraging that New York has joined the movement to grant equal marriage rights to its citizens,” he said. "But it is each American’s Constitutional right to marry the person they love, no matter what state they inhabit.
“No state should decide who can marry and who cannot. Thanks to the tireless work of so many, someday soon this discrimination will end and every American will be able to enjoy their equal right to marriage.
“I have love in my life, a soul mate – absolutely. When someone asked me why Angie and I don’t get married, I replied, ‘Maybe we’ll get married when it’s legal for everyone else.’
“I stand by that, although I took a lot of flak for saying it – hate mail from religious groups. They say gay marriage ruins families and hurts kids. Well, I’ve had the privilege of seeing my gay friends being parents and watching their kids grow up in a loving environment.”
