It’s hard for us to understand what it’s like to hide certain aspects of ourselves from the public.
Unfortunately, this famous actor has spent most of his life doing just that. In the 1950s and 1960s, Tab Hunter, known for his blond hair and good looks, became a major figure in Hollywood, appearing in numerous films. He drew the ire of Bobby Sox players in the 1950s, and his most famous film was Damn Yankees. Some people know him from The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean.
He was born in Manhattan, New York in 1931. He lied about his age when he enlisted in the US Coast Guard at age 15. Tab’s passion for movies earned him the nickname Hollywood during his time in the Coast Guard. Tab stayed home and watched a movie while his colleagues went to the bar after work.
When Tab was 17, he met Henry Wilson, the famous agent who created the beefcake trend in the 1950s. Rock Hudson and Robert Wagner were two of the superstars Wilson discovered early on.
In his book Tab Hunter Confidential, Hunter discussed Wilson’s claims, saying that “acting is secondary to chiseled looks and a beautiful body”.
Tab Hunter established himself as synonymous with Hollywood with the “Malibu beach boy look” and became one of the most beloved teen idols of his time. “I think I’m a product of that. I was curious about where to go after finishing my internship. I was one of those people who had to learn by experience.
“I learned skills while working,” he said. But Tab’s sudden rise to fame has not been without its challenges. In the 1950s, it was impossible to be a gay actor because America was so conservative at the time. Veteran actor Tab Hunter who has a large fan base is well received for his skills and good looks.
He was considered the man of Hollywood at the time and had many female fans. Unfortunately, like many other gay actors of his era, he had to hide his true identity and sexuality to protect his job.
She had to go through several relationships to keep it hidden from the public before she finally came out and met her future partner. As Tab Hunter got older and more comfortable, he talked about his time as a closeted gay man in Hollywood in the 1940s.
At one point, Hunter told The Hollywood Reporter, “It’s best to take it from the horse’s mouth.”
The late actor later married his lifelong partner, Allan Glazer. Filmmakers Glazer and Hunter had a successful and happy marriage. She was previously in a relationship with Glazer. However, Hunter had a secret affair with actor Anthony Perkins.
Tab, who had heard rumors of a romance between the two Hollywood stars for years, finally decided to open his heart. We started talking and hanging out and soon started seeing each other. It was hard because we were both so popular by then that we couldn’t just go out to dinner or a movie.
At that time, I didn’t tell anyone about my personal life. “I don’t think it’s anybody’s business,” he said. Her husband, Allan Glazer, told her that a book would be written about Hunter’s life, which was one of the main reasons she decided to list it. The actor preferred to keep his personal relationships public.
The movie star said in an interview that she knew she liked men since she was a teenager. But given the times, he would never have acknowledged or agreed with the label “gay”.
His life changed for the rest of his career when friend and fellow artist Dick Clayton advised him to meet other gay artists, including Henry Wilson, a “gay svengal” agent associated with Rock Hudson.
Wilson helped Hunter land several roles before landing Battle Cry in 1955, which catapulted her to emerging stardom.
He was the bad boy of Hollywood, appearing on the covers of magazines across the country. Due to its popularity, Warner Bros. offered him a one-time seven-year contract. At this company he first met Natalie Wood, his colleague in the movie “Burning Hills”.
Warner Bros. They paired up two young celebrities and made it look like they were in an open relationship. They were sent together to many events and award ceremonies. Hunter was good friends with Debbie Reynolds at the time and was inundated with fan letters.
All his appearances and alleged partnerships were basically marketing gimmicks. At the height of his career, Hunter got into an altercation at a slumber party where most of the attendees were gay.
She pretended to be dating Hunter Wood and had an affair with actor Anthony Perkins, best known for his lead role in Psycho. Commenting on this link, Hunter said:
“Tony and I got on very well. I’ve been on a lot of double dates. Over the years, she has had many high-profile relationships, but neither rumors nor controversies seem to have affected her work.
Ultimately, it was suspected that Hunter’s former agent, Wilson, was the one who told the media that the star was gay.
After their marriage, Hunter and Glaser lived in a modest house outside Santa Barbara.
After Hunter’s reputation declined in the 1960s, they lived a quiet life. They were happy that they decided to move away from Hollywood and live a simple life.
In a 2005 interview with the New York Times, Hunter explained that productivity is not the only aspect of life. Tragically, Hunter died in the beautiful home he shared with Glazer.
It has been revealed that the 86-year-old entertainer died of a heart attack due to a blood clot in his lungs.