Revealing the Alleged Date Rape Incident between Loretta Young and Clark Gable

Speculations have arisen regarding the paternity of the illegitimate daughter of Loretta Young and Clark Gable, suggesting that it may have been a result of date rape, as claimed by Young's daughter-in-law.

The actress reportedly confided in her family before her passing, hinting that the encounter with Gable might not have been consensual.

At the age of 23, Loretta Young found herself in a delicate situation while working on the film “The Call of the Wild” alongside Gable, a married Hollywood icon.

Upon discovering her pregnancy, Young orchestrated an elaborate scheme to conceal the child, pretending to be unwell and fatigued to explain her absence from the public eye.

Subsequently, she resurfaced in Hollywood with a supposedly adopted daughter named Judy.

The scandalous narrative of the secret birth captivated the public, yet the truth remained concealed until Young disclosed it in her memoirs released in 2000.

However, recent revelations suggest that there was more to the story than initially shared.

In a recent Buzzfeed article, Linda Lewis, Young's daughter-in-law, recounted a conversation where Young expressed curiosity about date rape after watching “Larry King Live.” This led to a revelation where Young acknowledged that what had transpired between her and Gable could be classified as such.

This realization seemed to alleviate some of Young's lingering guilt, according to Lewis.

According to Linda Lewis, Young chose to keep the truth hidden to spare her daughter Judy from the painful realization that she was conceived under less than ideal circumstances.

The burden of guilt stemming from her inability to resist Gable's advances plagued Young for years, as revealed by biographer Ed Funk.

While some Hollywood historians remain dubious about the authenticity of the story, others find Young's account plausible given the era's societal attitudes and the personal struggles she faced.

Despite the skepticism surrounding the alleged incident, the possibility of its veracity continues to intrigue those familiar with Young and Gable's complex relationship dynamics.

Loretta Young passed away in Santa Monica in 2000 at the age of 87, carrying with her unresolved truths and hidden burdens from her past.

As for Clark Gable, he never publicly acknowledged Judy as his daughter, leaving behind a legacy intertwined with unanswered questions and untold stories.