Hollywood Leading Man Exposed: Unveiling the Truth

2023-10-23 08:49:04

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Rock Hudson, one of Hollywood's most famous actors, publicly announced his battle with AIDS 38 years ago, making him one of the first high-profile figures to succumb to the disease. However, it was not until the last weeks of his life that his homosexuality was revealed to the world, thanks to writer Armistead Maupin who spoke out about it in an interview with People magazine.

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In the documentary Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed, Maupin defends his decision to out Hudson, claiming it was necessary. This revelation may have shocked many, but in Hollywood and the gay community, it was widely known that Hudson was secretly gay. From the beginning of his career, Hudson was carefully crafted and molded into the image of a heterosexual heartthrob by his infamous publicity agent Henry Willson, who was responsible for promoting the "beefcake" craze in the 1950s.

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Willson not only managed Hudson's image but also shielded him from the prying eyes of the media. However, his methods were far from ethical. In 1955, Life magazine crowned Hudson as "Hollywood's most handsome bachelor" while simultaneously speculating about his marriage prospects. When a publication called Confidential threatened to expose Hudson's true sexuality, Willson redirected attention by sacrificing two other clients. To further divert suspicion, Hudson hastily married Phyllis Gates, who was Willson's secretary, but the marriage ended after three years. Gates even claimed she had no knowledge of Hudson's homosexuality, highlighting the actor's incredible acting skills.

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