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Modern Family’s Jesse Tyler Ferguson: SCOTUS Ruling ‘Brings Tears to My Eyes’

Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson attends the 30th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards at NYU Skirball Center on May 10, 2015 in New York City.
Michael Stewart—WireImage Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson attends the 30th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards at NYU Skirball Center on May 10, 2015 in New York City.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson is an actor known for his role in Modern Family.

But there is still more work to be done

Justin and I are both so emotional over today’s SCOTUS ruling. As a kid, it’s a day I never thought I would see and it brings tears to my eyes to know that the next generation of Americans will grow up in a country where their love is equal and their rights cannot be denied. I am so proud of everyone who has been on the front lines fighting for equality. Today is a great day for celebration, but tomorrow there is more work to do to expand LGBT equality beyond marriage. Everyone at our foundation, Tie The Knot, is excited to continue our work dedicated to that cause. In the meantime, cheers to a day for the history books!

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