Star Wars’ Billy Dee Williams says he turned down Marlon Brando’s romantic advances
Billy Dee Williams admitted to turning down Marlon Brando’s romantic proposition. Since the 1960s, the legendary actor has enchanted moviegoers with his dazzling good looks and unforgettable performances in films like Mahgony, Brian’s Song and, of course, the Star Wars franchise, where he played Lando Calrissian.
While his career in film shows no signs of slowing down, Williams has recently pivoted to the literary world, with the upcoming release of his candid memoir, What Have We Here?
Portraits of a Life. A synopsis for the book reads: “A film legend recalls his remarkable life of nearly eight decades—a heralded actor who’s played the roles he wanted, from Brian’s Song to Lando in the Star Wars universe—unchecked by the racism and typecasting so rife in the mostly all-white industry in which he triumphed.” Ahead of the memoir’s 13 February release, Williams shared exciting new details about the book with People Magazine – including an excerpt involving Brando flirting with him. “I’ve been getting hit on all of my life,” he told the news outlet. “Gay, straight, whatever, somebody’s always hitting on me.” Williams went on to say that the A Streetcar Named Desire star was also one of his many admirers, with the latter even making a move on him.
However, the Lady Sings the Blues star admitted to denying Brando’s advances, telling legendary actor he preferred women. “[I told him] I’m not into guys.
