‘Top Gun’ Star Kelly McGillis & Girlfriend Join in Civil Union

'Top Gun' actress Kelly McGillis joined in a civil union with her longtime partner Melanie Leis on Wednesday, The New York Times reports.

McGillis, 53, is best known for her role as Charlie Blackwood -- the love interest to Lieutenant "Maverick" (Tom Cruise) -- in the 1986 film 'Top Gun.' Leis, 42, is a sales executive in Philadelphia.

The two women joined in a civil union in Collingswood, New Jersey. Last year, McGillis revealed to SheWired.com that she was a lesbian. In a video posted on the website, when asked if she is looking to date a man or woman, the twice-divorced actress replied, "Definitely a woman. I'm done with the man thing."