The Wanted, Nina Dobrev Applaud Obama's Same-Sex Marriage Stance

'Vampire Diaries' star tells MTV News, 'I'm glad that he's supporting gay marriage, and hopefully others will follow suit.'
By Jocelyn Vena, with additional reporting by Audrey Kim

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In the days since President Obama spoke up in support of same-sex marriage, celebrities have applauded the leader of the free world for his stance on the issue.

Since the president's interview with ABC News on Wednesday, many celebs ranging from Neil Patrick Harris to George Clooney have made it clear that they are pro-Obama.

And, it seems, Obama's message is spreading internationally, as famous people around the world are also giving him props. "I didn't see the announcement when he made it, but I've heard obviously a lot about it, and I think it's great that that man, the President of the United States, who is influential, who people really admire and listen to, is making such a statement, such a sort of controversial statement," "Vampire Diaries" star Nina Dobrev shared at the launch of the "Like Her, Like Me" Seventeen magazine campaign where she debuted her "got milk?" ad.

The Canadian native added, "I don't think [it] should be controversial at this point because we're living in the 21st Century, but I'm glad that he's supporting gay marriage, and hopefully others will follow suit."

Much like Dobrev, British boy banders the Wanted are also giving two thumbs up to Obama. "I think it was a logical step, about time," Jay McGuiness said. "I wish it was church-led in my opinion, but I don't care, it's out there now. Well done, Obama and Co! Even if it was for the right or wrong reasons, it's definitely the right outcome."

McGuiness is referring to some criticism that the president made the announcement hot on the heels of his re-election campaign, after years of not taking a firm stance on the issue. At a press conference for "America's Got Talent" on Thursday, judge Howard Stern noted that he wishes more will come from Obama's declaration. "My feelings are very clear on this," he said. "I wish the president actually had gone further. I wish he had said he was going to back some legislation on the national level."

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton mirrored Stern's sentiments when he spoke to MTV News the same day. "It was definitely happy news, but I almost don't want to applaud him too much, because I wish he would have done this a long time ago," Hilton said. "Having said that, it's better that he did it than not. He could have waited until after the election. However, it's clearly a calculated move in that he felt confident that this won't hurt his chances at getting re-elected, and that's why he did it."

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