A new documentary has cast doubt on the long-standing rumor of an affair between Hollywood icons Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy.
The film suggests that their reported romance was nothing more than a cover for their true s**ual orientations.
According to 95-year-old Scotty Bowers, a former confidante and pimp to numerous celebrities, Hepburn was a lesbian and Tracy was bisexual.
Bowers claims that he facilitated relationships for Hepburn with over 150 women and had a s**ual relationship with Tracy himself.
These revelations challenge the narrative of the legendary love story between Hepburn and Tracy.
In the documentary “Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood,” Bowers asserts that Hepburn and Tracy were close friends who invented the affair to conceal their true identities.
He also alleges that the studio publicity department actively concealed Tracy's bisexuality.
Bowers' claims are supported by the late gossip columnist Liz Smith, who confirms Hepburn's lesbianism in the film.
Bowers, who ran a covert brothel out of a gas station in Hollywood, is portrayed in the documentary as not only a pimp but also a protector and activist for the LGBT community during the post-war era.
He helped movie stars evade the scrutiny of the LAPD Hollywood vice squad, which often colluded with the press to ruin lives and reputations.
Bowers' involvement in the hidden world of Hollywood allows him to shed light on the secret lives of stars like Cary Grant and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.
The documentary faces challenges in verifying Bowers' stories due to the deaths of the subjects involved.
However, director Matt Tyrnauer has conducted independent research to corroborate the claims.
Tyrnauer acknowledges the enduring myths surrounding the golden age of Hollywood and the desire to maintain a heteronormative image of screen legends like Hepburn and Tracy.
He believes that a complete understanding of their biographies requires exploring all aspects, including their true s**ual orientations.
As the documentary hits theaters, there has been pushback from those who prefer to believe Hepburn's version of her relationship with Tracy.
Tyrnauer views this resistance as a form of homophobia, emphasizing the importance of embracing the full complexity of these Hollywood legends' lives.
The film challenges the traditional narrative and invites viewers to consider the implications of maintaining a whitewashed version of history.
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