5 Queer Celebrity Couples Who Define Relationship Goals: From Elton John & David Furnish To Kristen Stewart & Dylan Meyer
From Elton John and David Furnish to Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer, here are five iconic queer celebrity couples whose enduring love stories redefine relationship goals.
In an industry often defined by fleeting headlines and fast-paced lives, there are a few queer celebrity couples whose enduring love stories remind us what it means to build a true partnership. These power duos have weathered fame, social scrutiny, and time, all while lifting each other. Whether it’s co-parenting with style or cheering each other on from the red carpet, these couples show us that queer love is not just valid; rather, it’s aspirational. So here are five queer celebrity couples who continue to be total relationship goals.
1. Elton John and David Furnish
Sir Elton John, the iconic singer behind timeless hits like Your Song and Rocket Man, met Canadian filmmaker David Furnish at a dinner party in 1993. It was love at first sight for Elton, and clearly, the feeling was mutual. The very next day, they had their first date, and that simple spark turned into a decades-long love story.
In 2005, they entered into a civil partnership—one of the first to do so in the UK. When same-sex marriage was legalized, they officially tied the knot on 21 December 2014, the ninth anniversary of their civil partnership. Their wedding was a private affair at their Windsor estate, with close friends and their two sons, Zachary and Elijah, whom they welcomed via surrogacy.
Best known for his role as Mitchell on Modern Family, Jesse Tyler Ferguson met producer and lawyer Justin Mikita at the gym in West Hollywood — and yes, it was as serendipitous as it sounds. At the time, Mikita was a law student in another relationship, but the two stayed in touch and reconnected about a year later.
They dated for two years before getting engaged in 2012 while vacationing in Mexico. A year later, they married in New York City with a ceremony officiated by Tony Kushner. Over the years, they’ve welcomed two adorable sons: Beckett in 2020 and Sullivan in 2022.
3. Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka
Neil Patrick Harris, beloved for his roles in How I Met Your Mother, first met actor and professional chef David Burtka in 2004. They began as friends but quickly transitioned into something more. By 2006, they were engaged (though they didn’t announce it until 2011), and in 2010, they welcomed twins Harper and Gideon via surrogate.
Following the legalization of same-sex marriage in New York, they made it official with a romantic ceremony in Italy in 2014. With matching Halloween costumes, holiday family photos, and endless social media love notes, these two have practically trademarked wholesome gay joy.
4. Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi
Talk show legend Ellen DeGeneres and actress Portia de Rossi have been through it all — career highs, personal challenges, and public scrutiny. However, their love story remains one of Hollywood’s most enduring tales.
They first met backstage at a concert in 2001, but it wasn’t until they crossed paths again in 2004 that sparks flew. Portia hadn’t publicly come out at the time, but their connection was undeniable. They made their first public appearance in 2005, and once same-sex marriage was legalized in California, they married in a private ceremony at their Los Angeles home in August 2008.
5. Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer
Kristen Stewart shot to fame as Bella Swan in the Twilight Saga, but since then, she’s redefined herself with indie films, critically acclaimed performances (Spencer), and fearless fashion. Her partner, Dylan Meyer, is a screenwriter and producer known for her work on XOXO and Moxie.
The two first met on a movie set in 2013, but it wasn’t until six years later that they reconnected at a mutual friend’s party. They began dating in 2019, and sparks flew fast. Stewart, who has been candid about her sexuality and desire for privacy, opened up in a 2021 interview about her plans to marry Meyer, who ended up proposing! The couple officially tied the knot on April 20, 2025, in Los Angeles, embarking on a new chapter of their lives together.
These five couples don’t just represent queer love — they embody it with grace, humor, and strength. Through every milestone and every quiet moment, they continue to inspire us by simply showing up for each other. Now that’s true relationship goals.
