Cary Grant’s daughter, actor, and producer Jennifer Grant, recently spoke out against the persistent rumors surrounding her father’s sexuality in an interview with Fox News. These rumors have long suggested that the Hollywood legend may have been secretly gay, but Jennifer Grant, who was an executive producer for the new BritBox series Archie, firmly asserted that there is no substantial evidence to support these claims.
In her interview, Jennifer Grant recounted her experience of writing about her father in her 2011 memoir, Good Stuff: A Reminiscence of My Father, Cary Grant. She revealed that she had received hate mail questioning why she didn’t acknowledge her father’s alleged homosexuality. However, she maintained, “I never saw anything to indicate that.” She emphasized that she would have supported her father if he had been gay but asserted that she simply never witnessed any evidence of it.
Jennifer Grant admitted that there may have been affairs in her father’s earlier life, but she couldn’t confirm them as she wasn’t present to witness them. She acknowledged the existence of the rumor about Cary Grant’s sexuality but stated that it wasn’t a common misconception. She echoed similar sentiments expressed in an interview with The Guardian, emphasizing that she never saw any hint of her father’s alleged homosexuality.
The speculation about Cary Grant’s sexuality primarily revolves around his relationship with fellow actor Randolph Scott, with whom he lived on and off for over a decade. While some have claimed they were a couple, others have remained skeptical, suggesting that their close friendship might have been misconstrued as romantic involvement. Jennifer Grant remains steadfast in her belief that her father was a straight male who had deep friendships but was not romantically involved with men.
In conclusion, Jennifer Grant has consistently addressed the rumors surrounding her father’s sexuality, asserting that she never saw any evidence to support claims of his secret homosexuality. While speculation has persisted over the years, she remains focused on preserving her father’s legacy as a Hollywood legend known for his charm and great friendships.