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Which stars of Hollywood's Golden Age were genuinely homophobic? Part 2

The original thread was such fun and I've a feeling there is still a great deal to be said and shared. So....

by Anonymousreply 4April 16, 2021 4:20 PM

I've read Susie Hayward was homophobic, but I'm thinking it was more of a "different time then" thing than some deep-seated hatred.

I've always found it interesting that The Valley Of The Dolls (the book much more so than the movie) takes a much nastier tone about gay men than gay women. Supposedly Susann had several affairs with women, so maybe that's why the parts of the book dealing with Jennifer's years-long affair with Maria in Europe was depicted so tenderly. Whereas the gay men in the movie are referred to as if they're all screaming queens.

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by Anonymousreply 1April 15, 2021 8:41 PM

Never heard anything negative about Susan Hayward. I did hear that Patty Duke, when she was manic, could be very bitchy toward gays. This would have been back in the latter 60's and 70's. Once she was diagnosed and under treatment, her entire attitude changed and she was a very supportive individual toward gay rights, etc.

by Anonymousreply 2April 15, 2021 9:34 PM

R2, not the late 70s. I babysat for her several times and trust me, even Helen Keller could tell I was gay.

by Anonymousreply 3April 15, 2021 9:38 PM

Kathryn Grayson (a true supporter of gays), Ann Miller (who went back and forth in her opinions) and Zsa Zsa, who never met a gay man she was delighted to spend time with.

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by Anonymousreply 4April 16, 2021 4:20 PM
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