At a rally in New York city to support same sex marriages, Cynthia Nixon, announced her engagement to her girlfriend Christine Marinoni. Cynthia Nixon is best known for her role in the hit HBO TV series “Sex and the City” as Miranda. Fans of the series, or new comers, can see re-runs of the series on TBS. Check local listing for times and dates.

The rally in New York, which attracted the presence of Gov. David A. Paterson, as well as Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the 43 year old actress flashed her diamond engagement ring that was given to her by her 42 year old girlfriend. Nixon said that she has never been happier and that they are both in a very good place. The couple has been shown support from family and friends, as well as a very big fan base.

Cynthia Nixon started dating Christine Marinoni back in 2004. This took place after Nixon broke up with her companion of 16 years, Danny Mozes. Nixon and Mozes have two children together, Charles (age 6) and Samantha (age 12). Nixon also made note that when people got wind that she was dating a girl, she came right out and said that it was true.

During the same time, California had legalized gay marriage, but that law was struck down in the November 2008 election. Nixon had told people that, in an ideal world, they would like to get married in New York when it becomes legalized. The rally was a cry to help get the process of legalizing same sex marriages in New York quicker.