In 1958, Phyllis Gates, the wife of the renowned actor Rock Hudson, confronted him after years of speculation about his s-*ual orientation.
She directly questioned him about his alleged homosexuality, leading to a revealing conversation between the couple.
Phyllis Gates had enlisted the services of a private investigator named Fred Otash to secretly record the discussion with her husband, Rock Hudson, concerning his s-*ual preferences.
The Hollywood Reporter recently obtained and disclosed a transcript of this clandestine conversation, shedding light on Hudson’s purported gay confession.
The dialogue initiated with Gates confronting her iconic husband, inquiring about his s-*ual compatibility with her compared to other men.
Hudson candidly responded that his physical intimacy with men was more enduring due to a better fit, implying a preference for same-s-* relationships.
When pressed further by Gates, who accused him of soliciting male companions, Hudson vehemently denied any such encounters outside of their marriage.
Despite allegations of picking up men on the street and in bars, Hudson maintained his stance on being faithful to his wife, emphasizing that his interactions were purely platonic.
Following this revelation, Phyllis Gates filed for divorce from Rock Hudson in 1958, citing emotional abuse as the reason for their separation.
Despite the turmoil in their personal lives, Hudson never publicly acknowledged his homosexuality, even as rumors persisted throughout his career.
Sarah Davidson, the author of Rock Hudson’s authorized biography, highlighted his romantic nature and perpetual quest for true love.
Despite his secrecy regarding his s-*ual orientation, Hudson was portrayed as a deeply sentimental individual who believed in finding his soulmate, perpetually seeking that elusive “Mr.
Right.”
