Celebrities are speaking out in support of Sir Elton John, who publicly condemned Dolce & Gabbana Sunday about their viewson fertility treatment. The fashion designers described childrenborn through IVF, a form of conception the singer has used, as"synthetic."
Elton with his husband David and two sons Photo: Getty Images
Everyone from Victoria Beckham to Ricky Martin and Sharon Stone have come out in support of Elton, who blasted recent controversialcomments made by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. "We oppose gay adoptions," thedesigners told Italy’s Panoramamagazine. "The only family is thetraditional one. No chemical offspring and rented uterus: life has a naturalflow, there are things that should not be changed."
And despite being acouple for 23 years before breaking up a decade ago, the two still believe procreation "must be an act oflove." Domenico added, "You are born to a mother and a father – atleast that's how it should be. I callchildren of chemistry, synthetic children." Stefano agreed saying,"The family is not a fad. In it there is a supernatural sense ofbelonging."
Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have been open about their views against gay adoption Photo: Getty Images
After readingthe comments Elton took to his Instagram to share his strong views. "How dare you refer to my beautiful childrenas 'synthetic'," he wrote. "And shame on you for wagging your judgemental [sic] little fingers at IVF – a miracle that has allowed legions of loving people,both gay and straight, to fulfil [sic] their dreams of having children."
Thefather of two sons named Zachary and Elijah with husband David Furnish added,"Your archaic thinking is out ofstep with the times, just like your fashions. I shall never wear Dolceand Gabbana ever again. #BoycottDolceGabbana."
Following the67-year-old's lead, Victoria, the former Spice Girl, wrote on Twitter, "Sending love to Elton David Zachary Elijah& all the beautiful IVF babies x vb."
Ricky, who became a father to twin boys in 2008, bornvia a surrogate, tweeted that Dolce and Gabbana’s voices were "too powerful" to be "spreading so much hate", while Gleecreator Ryan Murphy – afather of two children born via surrogate posted: "These designers'horrifying views are never in fashion. Their clothes are as ugly as their hate#BoycottDolceGabbana."
Victoria Beckham supported good pal Elton Photo: Getty Images
Even CourtneyLove got in on theaction writing, "I just round up all my Dolce & Gabbana items and wantto burn them. I'm just beyond words and emotions. Boycott senseless bigotry!#boycottD&G."
AndSharon Stone, who has three adopted children, released a statement to E! News saying, "We must meet this type of cruelty towards children who are inneed and want homes and families, with love and open homes."
Sharon Stone is the mother of three adopted children Photo: Getty Images
Amid thebacklash, the designers issued a joint press statement on Sunday saying: “We believe firmly in democracy and we think freedom of expression is essential for that. We talked about our way of looking at the world, but it was not our intention to express a judgment on other people’s choices. We believe in freedom and love."
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