After 42 years of dating Lilly Tomlin and Jane Wagner may get married as per eonline.com. Yesterday at the The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Pre-Emmy Performers Peer Group reception, Tomlin revealed that she has been with her partner Jane Wagner for more than three decades and now has decided to tie the knot!

Tomlin further said in an exclusive statement to eonline.com that when they were young they probably never thought about the legal acceptance of same sex marriage.The recent ruling by the court has made the same sex marriage legal.

Tomlin added that getting married is not necessary but most of her peers who are in a wedlock, feel great about being in it. It makes them really happy.

The comedy star of' '9to 5' even joked that she and Wagner may walk up the aisle sans wedding gowns, and might be dressed like chickens, reported eonline.

According to shewired.com, the two met in 1971 when Tomlin invited Jane to work with her on a comedy album.

Tomlin even revealed that the reason she likes Wagner is because the latter is extremely warm hearted and kind. She feels for people and issues around the world. Wagner is super funny and makes Tomlin laugh which is an important part of any relationship.

Wagner turns 78 and Tomlin turns 74 this year and whenever they get married we wish them all the luck and joy in the world.