may have been a gay old place, but most gay actors were forced to hide their true identities for fear of career suicide. While that’s tragic enough, it’s also sad that these handsome men were often groomed to within an inch of their lives by the studio system.
Standing 6’4″, Rock Hudson was a whole lot of Hollywood. Here’s a look back at his life, both on and off screen.We’ve searched for pics that some of our favorite actors of yesteryear — many of who played gay characters or were straight allies — might have posted if they were on the apps. Click through to feast your eyes on the photos.
Which one(s) would you have tapped, woofed, or DM’d?View Full PostConsidered by many to be Hollywood’s most classically handsome actor, Newman ascended to stardom with his searing portrayal of closeted Brick in 1958’s Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
He also scored major gay cred by trying for years to film Patricia Nell Warren’s heartbreaking novel The Front Runner, in which he hoped to play the gay track coach.View Full PostHe will eternally be known as the King of Hollywood.