Cynthia Nixon & Christine Marinoni

Fans of the show Sex and the City know about Cynthia Nixon. After all, she played Miranda Hobbes, the career-minded and cynical friend of Carrie Bradshaw. Outside her career, Nixon has been known for her longtime relationship with activist Christine Marinoni. They first met back in 2001 when both were campaigning for an education non-profit. However, they only became romantically involved some three years later. They got engaged in 2009 but only tied the knot in 2012, which was a year after gay marriage was legalized in their home state of New York.

While each of them already wields considerable influence, the union between Nixon and Marinoni made them one of New York’s most influential couples. Their shared interest in advancing social justice and progress in their home state has been noted by many. They have been given credit for promoting LGBT rights throughout New York City. Together, they have a son, with Nixon having two more children from her previous relationship with Danny Mozes.