With the demise of DOMA, Kristen Bell proposes to fiance Dax Shepard.
Photo: The Canadian Press
First, welcome to the new Todaysparent.com! Please bear with us as we continue to work to make it perfect and fix any lingering glitches -- and enjoy!
The big Hollywood news today -- HUGE -- is the demise of the Defence of Marriage Act (DOMA). This is big news for a host of reasons. In terms of Hollywood, it means Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie can go ahead and get married, and so can new parents Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell. Both of these couples have been vocal about their refusal to get married until everyone can do so.
Read more: Celebrating pride: Celebrities we love>
Kristen was quick to take to Twitter to express her joy earlier today. Check it:
"You're damn right DOMA is unconstitutional!! #equalitymatters," she tweeted.
And THEN...
"@daxshepard1 will you marry me? Xo #marriageequality #loveislove."
Squee! (Bygones.) Kristen proposed to Dax on the Twitter! They're already engaged, of course, and they have a newborn baby together. But now they have the all-clear to go ahead and tie the knot.
Read more: Baby before marriage>
Of course, I'll keep you posted on any wedding news!
Love! xo Haley-O
Keep up with your baby's development, get the latest parenting content and receive special offers from our partners