In a recent discovery, the late private investigator Fred Otash's files have unveiled intriguing revelations involving some of Hollywood's biggest stars.
One of the most notable claims from these unearthed documents is that actress Marilyn Monroe was recorded engaging in intimate activities with none other than U.S. President John F. Kennedy.
Fred Otash's daughter, Colleen, along with her business partner, shared these confidential files with The Hollywood Reporter to shed light on her father's true character.
Among the contents was the initial draft of his unpublished book, “Marilyn, the Kennedys and Me,” challenging the negative portrayals of him in various media portrayals.
According to Otash's records, Monroe allegedly hired him to monitor her telephone conversations, leading to the inadvertent recording of her encounters with Kennedy at actor Peter Lawford's residence in Malibu.
Surprisingly, this sensitive information was gathered during Otash's surveillance work for billionaire Howard Hughes, focusing primarily on Democratic activities related to Hughes and Richard Nixon.
The files also contained a transcript of a covertly recorded dialogue featuring the late actor Rock Hudson confessing to his wife, Phyllis, about engaging in extramarital relationships with other men.
Although no actual audio recordings were found alongside the documentation, this revelation adds another layer of complexity to Otash's legacy.
These startling disclosures provide a glimpse into the clandestine world of celebrity interactions and political intrigue during a bygone era.
Despite Otash's passing in 1992, his meticulously kept records continue to captivate and intrigue audiences with their tantalizing insights into the hidden lives of iconic figures.
The intersection of fame, power, and secrecy depicted in these files underscores the complexities inherent in navigating the public and private personas of individuals in the spotlight.
Otash's role as a confidant to the stars and a shadowy figure behind the scenes illuminates the blurred boundaries between truth and fiction in the realm