Hollywood actors who are secretly gay

For many, June represents the month of pride; a second to celebrate, coach and communicate all that is homosexual, gay and fabulous. Although today existence gay isn’t much of a deal, back in the 50’s it was a dangerous label to have. Throughout history, thousands contain lost their lives because they were labeled as ‘gay’ or ‘queer’ and many lived out their true sexual preferences in secrecy. As it’s almost the end of Pride month, I wanted to contain a look at some celebrities from the golden age of Hollywood who were gay, or at least thats what the rumours said. It’s complicated to know if all these celebrities, and of course many more, were truly gay, but I wanted to share a scant stories just so see how far we’ve come. Delighted pride everyone.

*Disclaimer: Please note that some of the following stories may depict graphic descriptions and behaviours which some readers may find disturbing. Discretion is advised.

Katherine Hepburn

Iconic Hollywood actress and Academy Award-winning performer in films such as Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, The Lion in Winter, and On Golden Pond, Katherine Hepburn reportedly had an insatiable

Old Hollywood Stars You Didn't Know Were Gay

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Let's state the obvious: Being a gay celebrity during the days of Aged Hollywood was no stroll in the park. Behind Tinseltown's glitzy facade loomed the specter of Hollywood's "sexual gestapo," a legal title coined by Matt Tyrnauer, director of the documentary Scotty and the Covert History of Hollywood (via NPR). "It was very difficult," he said, "for people to include authentic lives." And Tyrnauer should know: His production profiled L.A. personality Scotty Bowers, who reportedly acted as a "confidante, confidant, and pimp for Hollywood's closeted movie stars." 

The threat of exposure was genuine and ever-present for these entertainers. Per Tyrnauer, studio contracts contained so-called "moral clauses" that could instantly vaporize a lucrative career. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Police Department's vice squad were all too willing to bust celebrities, often working in cahoots with the press in their quest to hobble reputations. 

Definitively name-checking these stars is impossible, as they were all in the closet throughout their careers. SFGate cannily suggested that "gossip is where the real truth lies" in this are

This list contains information about gay celebrities who never came out, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Many successful Hollywood actors are gay. These days, it's common for celebrities to publicly come out as gay in the media, but that wasn't always the case. Several famous gay celebrities remained in the closet throughout their entire lives.

Who is the most famous male lover celebrity who never came out of the closet? Cary Grant tops this list. Though he was married five times to five different women, many people believed that Cary Grant was actually lgbtq+. He lived with player Randolph Scott on and off for over a decade and he was also rumored to hold hired male prostitutes.

Despite his flamboyant stage presence, Liberace never officially came out as gay. He even went so far as to sue a publication for libel when they printed that he was gay. Liberace's friend, Betty White, has stated that the musician was, in fact, homosexual. Other secretly closeted movie stars contain Rock Hudson, Anthony Perkins, and Robert Reed. 

Are you surprised that any of these LGBT celebrities never publicly announced their homosexuality or bisexuality? Share your thoughts in the comments section ab