Star Trek legend George Takei, aka "Mr. Sulu," right, with husband Brad Altman, pose for a photo with photos from their Sept. 14, 2008 wedding, at their home in Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. The California Supreme Court upheld a voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage Tuesday, but it also decided that the estimated 18,000 gay couples who tied the knot before the law took effect will stay wed. The couple received their marriage license back in June 2008, shortly after California announced its same-sex marriage ruling. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

Star Trek legend George Takei, aka "Mr. Sulu," right, with husband Brad Altman, pose for a photo with photos from their Sept. 14, 2008 wedding, at their home in Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. The California Supreme Court upheld a voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage Tuesday, but it also decided that the estimated 18,000 gay couples who tied the knot before the law took effect will stay wed. The couple received their marriage license back in June 2008, shortly after California announced its same-sex marriage ruling.

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