Today, the Supreme Court of The United States ruled that same-sex couples have the right to get married in every state in the country, and it is a historic ruling. 

The issue has caused much debate in the US over the past few weeks, and the final vote between the justices produced a tight result of 5-4, but speaking afterwards, president Obama said that today's verdict "affirms what millions of Americans already believe in their hearts. When all Americans are treated as equal, we are all more free". 

There have been plenty of celebratory scenes all around the country as a result, while others have taken to social media to share their joy at the news. One of those is Ian McKellen, who posted up this short video where he's celebrating in the only way he knows how...with lots of confetti of course. 

Celebrating marriage equality with Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi !!!!

Posted by BuzzFeed BFF on Friday, 26 June 2015

You shall not pass up an opportunity to throw glittery confetti around the place.