![]() ![]() It’s the same thing as women wanting the right to vote. We just want to add to who has the right. Nobody’s looking to change the meaning of what it means to be married. I feel like there’s a fear that the definition of marriage will be changed. But one stumbling block is the lack of education about marriage equality. There’s a forward movement on this issue, and for many young Americans it’s a nonissue. This is America and (marriage equality) should be part of the “United” part of our country.ĬNN: What do you see as the biggest challenge between where things are now and the protection of same-sex marriage under federal law?įerguson: We’re in a great place. But I do look forward to the day we stop putting it in the hands of the states and make it a national thing. I’m thrilled that we are slowly making progress, and we have to make progress however we can. I just feel like it shouldn’t be up to the majority to vote on a minority’s civil rights. I went through it with Proposition 8 (in California), seeing the majority vote on the minority’s rights. Obviously, I’m so happy these states won marriage equality. So I just say “boyfriend.” I think there’s something really sweet and innocent about it.ĬNN: A lot of boyfriends, and girlfriends in Maine, Maryland and Washington got some good news on Election Day when same-sex marriage was legalized in those states by popular vote.įerguson: I have such mixed feelings about it. I love calling Justin “the lover I’ve taken on,” but he doesn’t care for that. ![]() It doesn’t sound English or American at all. I’ve always found the term fiance in gay or straight relationships to be completely strange. ![]() But, in the context of our foundation, it felt like (it was) the right time to tell people.ĬNN: My favorite part was your struggle with labeling your relationship.įerguson: I hate “lover”! I think it sounds so pretentious and like that “Saturday Night Live” skit with Will Ferrell and Rachel Dratch in the hot tub eating turkey. It made me very nervous I didn’t want to exploit something that was very personal and private between Justin and me. It couldn’t have been an easy decision to put your private life out there like that.įerguson: We kind of felt like the only way to legitimize why we wanted to do this was to announce that we were actually engaged. Jesse Tyler Fergusson: I feel like when you tackle any subject with comedy, humor and wits, you’re going to get a lot further than if you just give the dry facts of the cause.ĬNN: It definitely gets your attention. The “Modern Family” actor recently spoke with CNN about his organization.ĬNN: When you go to the first thing you see is a hilarious video of you and Justin announcing your engagement. Its mission is simple: sell bow ties to raise money for marriage equality. During a recent trip to Mexico, Ferguson “popped the big Q.” Mikita said yes.Īfter much consideration and debate, the newly engaged couple decided to go public with their private news, not because they don’t enjoy their privacy – they certainly do – but because in doing so they knew they could shine a light on a cause dear to their hearts.įerguson and Mitka started the Tie the Knot foundation. ![]() After dating for more than two years, Ferguson and his boyfriend, Justin Mikita, decided to take the next step. The 37-year-old Montana native doesn’t just play Mitch, a gay man in a loving, committed relationship on TV in a way, he is Mitch. Ferguson is using his for a cause that’s both political and personal: the fight to legalize same-sex marriage. The show’s high ratings, three consecutive Emmy wins for outstanding comedy series and broad fan base have given all its stars a massive platform. The phenomenal success of “Modern Family” has been a game changer for its entire cast, including actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson. ![]()
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