Two more of Australia’s brightest stars are happy to lend their support to the unstoppable marriage equality campaign.

Rock vocalist Jimmy Barnes (pictured) and Emmy award winning actor Guy Pearce have both released statements backing gay marriage law reform today.

“Aussies always look back with pride when we end discrimination affecting our fellow Aussies,” reads Barnes’ statement. “Supporting marriage equality is a reform that will do our country proud.

“It’s time Canberra caught up with the rest of the country and ended this crazy ban that stops some of the most loving and committed couples from getting hitched.”

And reflecting on how the acceptance of same-sex couples has grown since since he starred in Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Guy Pearce says: “Over the past decade we have seen an exponential growth in the support and acceptance of the gay and lesbian community in Australia. This is reflective of our history of overcoming past prejudices and embracing equality.

“It’s now time for marriage equality. It makes me sad and frustrated that we see marriage as the right of some and not others. Nothing will happen to the strength or sanctity of our own marriages if we let same sex couples marry, it will only enhance who we are as people to know we’re not being so discriminatory.

“I fully support and encourage marriage equality for same sex couples.”

Australian Marriage Equality’s Alex Greenwich said the support of both celebs reflects the desire of the Australian community for all Australians to be treated equally.

“Jimmy Barnes and Guy Pearce are highly-repsected Australians who are in touch with our core values as a nation.”

“Jimmy Barnes performs to packed stadiums across Australia and knows that this is a reform that will make Australians like him proud.”

“Guy Pearce, like many Australians, knows that allowing same-sex couples to share in the meaning of marriage will not diminish the institution but strengthen it.”

Barnes and Pearce add their voices to a number of other highly-respected Australians who have endorsed marriage equality in recent weeks including Olivia Newton-John, Hugh Jackman, David Stratton, Margaret Pomeranz, Stephan Elliot, and Wallaby player David Pocock.