Cynthia Nixon to marry lesbian lover

Sex And The City star Cynthia Nixon is to have a commitment ceremony with her female partner, reports claim.

The actress plans to tie the knot with education activist Christine Marinoni in front of family and friends later this year.

A source told the National Enquirer: "Cynthia and Chris want a quiet autumn ceremony in Vermont under the red leaves. It's supposed to be a very low-key gathering, just for close friends and family."

The pair began dating in 2003 after Nixon ended her 15-year relationship with Danny Mozes, the father of her two children.

She recently revealed that she is in love with Marinoni and described their relationship as "fantastic".

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