[5] Although Gingrich's sexual orientation was publicly reported on as early as 1994,[6] they first gained significant press attention in 1995 as a spokesperson for gay rights.

[11] Gingrich has guest-starred on the television sitcom Friends in January 1996, in which they officiated over a commitment ceremony for two recurring characters in the episode "The One With the Lesbian Wedding".

[12] They also appeared on the debut of Al Franken's TV program Lateline in 1998.

[15] The Gingrich-Joneses lived in Hyattsville, Maryland, where Gingrich played rugby with the Washington Furies.

[17][18] In 2017, Gingrich married Kelly Cassidy, a member of the Illinois House of Representatives.