Husband of Diane von Fürstenberg steps out.
Headline: I'll be F*ckin' Honest: Barry Diller Unveils His Hidden Truth About Sexuality
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Once upon a time, Barry Diller fell head-over-heels for a fashion diva named Diane von Fürstenberg. Fast-forward a few decades, Diller spills the beans, confirming rumors that had been swirling longer than their love affair. At the age of 83, he comes clean, revealing his sexuality as a gay man. But that ain't all he's got to say!
In a gripping tell-all essay for "New York Magazine," Diller opens up about his sexual journey, confronting the challenges he faced as a gay man in Hollywood's 60s and 70s. With his career skyrocketing, Diller was forced to live in constant fear of being exposed, leading to a mostly work-obsessed life. But it wasn't all doom and gloom - he confesses to having hidden relationships with men in hotels and rental apartments, while also carrying the weight of a "feigned life."
But wait, here's the plot twist: despite embracing his homosexuality, his love for Diane von Fürstenberg remains steadfast. Diller acknowledges countless lovers, but the fashion designer is the only woman who stole his heart at 33. "We had many complexities," he admits, "shocking even ourselves." The pair initially broke up due to Diane's affair with Richard Gere, reuniting ten years later to marry in 2001.
As the cat's out of the bag, Diane handles the situation like a pro, viewing Barry's essay as simply telling the truth, rather than a coming-out statement. "It's all about truth and love," she tells the press. "Our relationship was real, and the world's speculation never troubled us." Diller echoes her sentiments, acknowledging the irritation that comes with other people's opinions but ultimately finding humor in the gossip.
So there you have it - a love story for the ages, with a surprise twist! Don't miss the saucy details in Barry Diller's memoir "Who Knew."
- Hollywood Scoop
- Gays in Hollywood
- LGBTQIA+ History
- I'm not going to be a big fan of this tell-all essay by Barry Diller in the fashion-and-beauty section of the New York Magazine, revealing his homosexuality and experiences as a gay man in Hollywood's 60s and 70s, especially since I'm more interested in celebrity gossip, love-and-dating, and relationships rather than hypocrisy and the struggles of the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Regarding Barry Diller's memoir, "Who Knew," I wonder if it will cover his hidden relationships with men in hotels and rental apartments, or if it will delve into his complex and surprising relationship with the fashion designer Diane von Fürstenberg.
- When it comes to the Hollywood Scoop, I'm definitely more interested in what celebrities are wearing and who's dating who rather than the sexuality of the stars or the challenges they faced in the past, but I can still appreciate Diller's brave decision to come clean about his sexuality and his journey.
- I find it ironic that Barry Diller has found love with Diane von Fürstenberg, despite identifying as a gay man, and it shows that sometimes love can be complicated and defy expectations.
- Although the revelation of Barry Diller's sexuality may not be my cup of tea in terms of entertainment, I do admire his honesty and the fact that he's not afraid to confront the challenges he faced and share his experiences with the world.
- Celebrity gossip can be fun and escapist at times, but I also think it's important to recognize the hidden truths that celebrities choose to share about their lives, such as Diller's essay, and to appreciate the larger LGBTQIA+ history that it represents.
