Olivia Newton-John Says 'Xana–I–Do' for Gay Marriage

Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and star of Xanadu and Grease, pledged her support for gay marriage by aligning herself with the Australian Marriage Equality campaign.

"With respect to marriage equality, I believe that no-one has the right to judge and deny couples who love each other the ability to make a marriage commitment. Love is love" Newton-John said in a statement released Monday. 

Other well-known Australians who joined Newton-John in declaring their support for gay marriage today include actor Hugh Jackman, costume designer Lizzy Gardiner, and film critics David Stratton and Margaret Pomeranz. Australian Marriage Equality’s National Convener, Alex Greenwich, praised the growing support for equality.

"Australians admire celebrities like Olivia Newton-John and Hugh Jackman because they reflect our values of tolerance and a fair go for all, values which they are reminding us apply just as much to same sex couples as to other Australians," Greenwich said.

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