Actor George Takei and longtime partner Brad Altman were married on September 14, 2008. Their marriage followed the May 15, 2008, decision in California to allow same sex marriages. People: Takei Gets Married (September 15, 2008)

Takei and Altman have been in a committed relationship for over 20 years. Altman manages the business aspects of Takei's career. In 2005, Takei publicly revealed his sexuality in an interview with Frontiers magazine.

"All I can remember is what the priest said. That this moment will never happen again. It's something to savor."—George TakeiPeople: Takei Gets Married (September 15, 2008)

"I was fighting back the tears. But they came oozing out anyway. I'm so happy that they're both able to legally proclaim their commitment to one another after spending the past 21 years together."—Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek co-starPeople: Takei Gets Married (September 15, 2008)