Star Trek’s Takei Tied A Knot That Was Already There For 21 Years

By Judy Hill
14:31, September 15th 2008
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Star Trek’s Takei Tied A Knot That Was Already There For 21 Years

Some people manage to find love, no matter the race, no matter the sex and the age, and stick with it for 21 years and counting. Former Star Trek actor George Takei has finally married his better half, Brad Altman, 54, in a ceremony that celebrated their love and respect for each other for so many years that have passed and also years to come.

The happy event was hosted by the Japanese American National Museum and was a delightful mix of cultures. The Buddhist wedding included a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in the middle of a circle made out of yellow roses and lily petals, a Japanese Koto harp and a bagpipe procession, Native American wedding bands. The couple walked down the aisle in matching white tuxedos with black pants and bow-ties to the tune of "One Singular Sensation" from the Broadway musical "A Chorus Line."

Both Takei and Altman wrote their own vows, because, of course, after a 21-year-old relationship, they are bound to know a thing or two about each other. This was also a moment they have been expecting for a long time and what better way to cherish it, than by saying out-loud to the world how much you love somebody?

Almost 200 friends and family were present at the event, including former Star Trek stars, like best man Walter Koenig ("Chekhov") and matron of honor Nichelle Nichols ("Uhura"). Everybody must have felt lucky to be in the presence of such great love, considering that not only Hollywood relationships hardly ever last that long, but even regular folks find it hard to love somebody for 21 years and still want more.



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