Actress Magda Szubanski has voiced her support for marriage equality and revealed that she is a lesbian. Earlier today the Kath and Kim star released a statement to media voicing her support for same sex marriage.
Szubanski said,
‘I am 1000 per cent in favour of gay marriage,
‘We pay taxes, fight wars for this country, nurse you when you are sick, make you laugh, sing and dance for you, play netball for you, star in your movies, cook your meals, decorate your store windows.
‘And, chances are, gay people designed whatever it is you’re wearing.
‘All Australians, including gay Australians, should have exactly the same rights, including the right to love, marry and take care of our partners.’
This evening the 50 year old star appeared on the Channel 10 program The Project and confirmed that she is gay.
Fellow celebrities have thrown their support behind Szubanski via social networking site Twitter.
Respected news anchor Terry Wilessee tweeted, ‘Magda you knocked me out. You’re appearance on The Project was inspiring. More power to you’
Singer and TV host Daivid Campbell posted ‘I am proud to be the friend of Magda Szubanski and I support #marriageequality’
The actress was the second highest trending topic on Twitter in Australia, coming only behind Valentine’s Day and was the sixth most talked about issue on Twitter worldwide.
OIP Staff
