Celebrity Missives About Miss California Make Us Wish For World Peace

The world has heard enough of Perez Hilton and Carrie Prejean‘s war of words, but “celebs” feel obliged to weigh in! So, here’s a rundown of where everyone stands, from Britney to Miss USA herself.

Obviously, we care about gay marriage. It’s just unfortunate that the latest installment in the pro/anti debate was spurred in the most ridiculous manner possible: a standoff between a celebrity blogger and a beauty queen. Now, even celebs who remained silent during discussions of state propositions that would have actually, like, changed something, are sharing their opinions on same-sex marriage. And of course, Carrie Prejean’s inalienable right to give a prejudiced answer at a beauty pageant must be defended. Below, we break down the flurry of celebrity responses – whether for PR or for parity – to Miss California‘s answer. Even if this isn’t the case for Hollywood C-listers, consider this the last we have to say on the subject.

Anti-Carrie Prejean, Pro-Gay Marriage

• E! News anchor Giuliana Rancic Twittered on Tuesday that “I know i’m a journalist, and i should be objective … but she is an ignorant disgrace and she makes me sick to my stomach.” [Fox News]
• Perez Hilton’s fellow judge and former Miss Nevada, journalist Alicia Jacobs blogged: “I can tell you that it GREATLY affected me & the final score I gave Carrie Prejean. …Personally, I was STUNNED on several levels. First, how could this young woman NOT know her audience and judges? Let’s not forget that the person asking the question is an openly gay man, at least 2 people on the judges panel are openly gay. Another judge has a sister in a gay marriage. Her very own state pageant director, KEITH LEWIS is an openly gay man who has been a very generous benefactor of hers…in many ways. Did I mention I was STUNNED? I was also personally insulted & hurt. [Alicia Jacob’s Stage 3 Blog]

Pro-Carrie Prejean, Pro-Gay Marriage

• Though California pageant co-chair Keith Lewis initially criticized Prejean, he now says, “I support Carrie’s right to express her personal beliefs, even if they do not coincide with my own.” [Fox News]
• Miss Kansas Emily Deaver was asked the same marriage equality question once in a pageant. She says beauty pageant questions are hard, but, “I answered that I believe people should have the choice on who they marry.” [Kansas CW]
• Kristen Dalton, the newly crowned Miss USA says, “I’m proud of [Miss California] for speaking from her heart, and she’s passionate and what she believes in, and she’s proud of herself,” but “I think that all couples should be able to be recognized legally, and they should be able to enter into a union. Whether or not it should be defined as marriage, I don’t know, I’ll leave that up to the politicians.” [Perez Hilton]
• Former Miss USA Shanna Moakler wrote on her MySpace blog that she doesn’t hate Miss California, but, “She lost the crown because she wasn’t able to convey compassion for ALL the people that as MISS USA she would be representing. and if YOU like it or not, gays and lesbians make up this country as well. THIS is why we have judges so they can find the RIGHT woman who obtains these qualities.” [Shanna Moakler’s MySpace]

No Comment On Carrie Prejean, Pro-Gay Marriage

• Perez Hilton’s fellow pageant judge Holly Madison twittered in reponse to Moakler “[Y]ou did a great job tonight mama! where is the party now, cause I am so upset.” [Fox News]
• In response to Perez Hilton asking what she thought of gay marriage via Twitter, Britney Spears tweeted: “Love is love! People should be able to do whatever makes them happy!” [@BritneySpears]
• Heidi Montag responded to Perez Hilton, tweeting: “God says in the bible that we should love our neighbor and he created us all as equals. I know in my heart that gays and lesbians should have the same government rights that Spencer and I will when we get married. So, yes, this blonde Christian believes in gay marriage and I hope to one day go to YOUR wedding, Perez!!!” [Perez Hilton]
• Miley Cyrus reponded with the following tweets: “i second that!!! wow heidi is smart!!! shes amazing.” Then, “Jesus loves you AND your partner and wants you to know how much he cares! thats like a daddy not loving his lil boy cuz hes gay and that is WRONG and very sad! like i said everyone deserves to be happy.” And finally: “i am a christian and i love you [Perez] – gay or not. BECAUSE you are no different that anyone else! we are all gods children! i am not saying this so would be nice on your site (though that would be nice jk;) but because the LORD has spoken ‘love cuz god loves’.” [Perez Hilton]
• Jewel, in response to Perez Hilton: “I believe in liberty and freedom for all I believe in gay marriage and the right to bare arms and tabacco! Each free to choose” [@jeweljk]
• Joel Madden tweets: “P! I believe everyone on this planet deserves Equal rights to their own pursuit of happiness.” [@JoelMadden]
• DJ AM tweets: “I am 100% FOR gay marriage. It should just be called “marriage” I don’t even understand why it has EVER been a question.”[@DJ_AM]
• Miss Vermont Brooke Werner: “Everyone has the right to their own actions, but I totally disagree with Carrie. I have a very different perspective on gay marriage and I would never have said what she said.” [Fox News]

Pro-Carrie Prejean, Anti-Gay Marriage

• Former Miss Delaware and president of The National Black Pro-Life Union, Day Gardner, says that “The judge should have applauded the fact that Carrie spoke her honest opinion rather than lie about her views.” [Christian News Wire]
• Bill O’Reilly supports and agrees with Carrie Prejean. Shocking. [Perez]
• Alabama state representative Jay Love, plus every member of the Alabama House Republican Caucus and some Democrats: Drafted and/or signed a resolution priaising Carrie Prejean for standing by her beliefs. [Montgomery Advertiser]

Earlier: Miss California Doesn’t “Believe” In Gay Marriage (“No Offense”)
War Of Words: Miss California Vs. Perez Hilton