NO PROPS FOR GAY NUPS

U.S. takes one step forward, two back as gay marriages shot down.

Ellen DeGeneres is "saddened beyond belief" by the passing of a California constitutional amendment.  DeGeneres married long time GF Portia de Rossi in August following a May Supreme Court decision legalizing same sex marriage.

Star Trek's Sulu George Takei also wed his long time BF Brad Altman before the Proposition 8 amendment banning same-sex nups was voted into law.  He vows to continue fighting.

"Last night, I was filled with pride to be an American," Takei said in a statement.

" Barack Obama spoke of the 'renewed promise' of America. It happened last night with the presidency. And equality and justice will happen for us as well.

"We will make it happen."