Tab Hunter Confidential: The 1950s Idol Discusses Being a Closeted Gay Star

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Published October 16, 2015

Tab Hunter Confidential poster artworkPin
Tab Hunter Confidential poster artwork

One of 1950s’ premier movie stars and noted heartthrobs, Tab Hunter rose to fame with films such as Damn Yankees! and Battle Cry. Living as a closeted gay actor, Hunter was linked to world-famous actresses such as Natalie Wood and Sophia Loren. Now, he comes clean in a documentary entitled Tab Hunter Confidential. Hunter opens up about being a studio manufactured star and dealing with the decline of his career. Produced by Allan Glaser, Neil Koenigsberg and Jeffrey Schwarz, the feature is currently being screened at select locations, which can be reviewed on TabHunterConfidential.com.

Tab Hunter today with Tab Hunter Confidential producer Allan GlaserPin
Tab Hunter today with Tab Hunter Confidential producer Allan Glaser
Tab Hunter was known as Hollywood's golden boy in the 1950s.Pin
Tab Hunter was known as Hollywood’s golden boy in the 1950s.
Photographed today, Tab Hunter poses with a horse.Pin
Photographed today, Tab Hunter poses with a horse.
Tab Hunter is all smiles as he appears shirtless in the shower.Pin
Tab Hunter is all smiles as he appears shirtless in the shower.
An old portrait of Tab HunterPin
An old portrait of Tab Hunter
Tab Hunter is all smiles for this classic black & white image.Pin
Tab Hunter is all smiles for this classic black & white image.
Tab Hunter relaxes in a striped swimsuit.Pin
Tab Hunter relaxes in a striped swimsuit.
Images courtesy of Tab Hunter Confidential Production

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