Cary Grant's daughter is not aware that he has homosexual affairs, but "if he did it, fantastic"

Jennifer Grant approached rumors of sexuality on the northern star by Northwest.


For years, there have been speculation Cary Grant was secretly gay or bisexual, with various books and documentaries making claims on the idea. In a new interview with The Guardian , the only daughter of the actor, Jennifer Grant , opened rumors to have a hidden life. She said that she had no knowledge that her father had it Homosexual relations , but she added that if he did it, it is quite well with her.

Jennifer is the daughter of Cary and his fourth wife, his other actor Canon Dyan . THE From north to northwest Star got married five times in total, but only welcomed one child. Cary and Cannon's marriage lasted three years, and Jennifer was still a baby when they separated. After divorce, the Charade Star devoted himself to raising it Jennifer and withdrew from the action. At birth, Cary was 62 years old. The actor died in 1986 at 82.

Jennifer is currently producing a British television series entitled Archie About Cary's first life - he was born Archibald Alexander Leach. Speak with The Guardian , she talked about the show and also of some of the gossip that surrounded her famous father and her memory. Continue reading to learn more.

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Rumors about Cary's sexuality have persisted for decades.

Cary Grant and Randolph Scott in front of their home circa 1935
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Cary's sexuality has been questioned for years, including biographies and documentaries. For example, book 2020 Cary Grant: a brilliant disguise by Scott Eyman Includes an account of a friend, Bill Royce , who said he had spoken to Cary about his sexuality. Royce said ( via the daily beast ) that Cary "saw sex as a spectrum". He added: "My meaning was that he found unusual homosexual life. As he aged, he wanted children and he did not think he had no chance of a child as long as he lived this life."

Another account comes from Scotty Bowers , which served as a discreet pimp for the celebrities of Old Hollywood, especially those who were looking to have the same sex affairs. In the documentary Scotty and the secret story of Hollywood , Bowers said he had sex with Cary and actor Randolph Scott , both separately and at the same time. Scott and Cary lived together, and it was assumed that they were more than roommates.

"At the time, people knew they were in love and together," says Bowers in the film ( via People ). "Then all these years come to say:" How dare you talk about it this way. "And I say," I'm not talking about them. I say that they are big guys, both. ""

Jennifer said Cary "was not flirtatious with men".

Jennifer Grant at the premiere of
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Jennifer gave her account to see his father interact with other men to The Guardian , in response to speculation about his sexuality.

"If you are a lot with your parents, you see them in a way that almost no one else does," said the 57 -year -old actor. "And I have never seen a suspicion. He was not coquenta with the men. One of my friends sent me a photo the other day of Gregory Peck , my father and Mervyn Leroy And these are good friends. But I never had this clue. ""

That said, she recognized that a matter or a same -sex relationship could have occurred before her time - and if so, she agrees with that. "Perhaps earlier in his life, he had an affair [with a man]," added Jennifer. "I will never know, but if he did, fantastic. I hope he appreciated."

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She was accused of being homophobic after the release of her memoirs.

Jennifer Grant at the TCM Classic Film Festival in 2016
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In his 2011 memories, Good things: a reminiscence of my father, Cary To agree , Jennifer also commented on the sexuality of Cary, which, according to her, led to the reaction of fans of the star nominated from the Oscars. AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

She wrote in her book ( via People ), "I cannot blame men to want it, and would not be surprised if Dad even flirted. Women want to prove that the affirmation."

THE Babylon The actor said The Guardian that she obtained the backlash of some of her father's fans for having written this. "I received hate mail saying that I was anti-gay, which could not be further from the truth," she said.

Cannon also said that she "had never seen any indication" of Cary being gay.

Cary Grant, Jennifer Grant, and Dyan Cannon in England in 1966
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Jennifer's mother also discussed rumors on the sexual orientation of her former husband. In 2011, while promoting his own book, Dear Cary: My life with Cary Grant ,, Cannon says The daily beast, "I can tell you that we were too busy even think about it. They talk about everyone in Hollywood ... I have never seen any indication of this. If it happened before or after me, I don't know, but not when I was with him. ""

In the same way, THE Paradise can wait Star said Fox411, "I just want to tell you that part of our life was very fulfilling, so I don't know. In Hollywood, they talk about everyone in one form or another. If it was, I I have never seen any indication of this one. "


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