In a new documentary, Hollywood personality Scotty Bowers, aged 95, challenges the classic Hollywood narrative of an affair between Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. Bowers, who describes himself as a former confidante and pimp to several famous stars, asserts that the acclaimed actors were not romantically involved but rather good friends who fabricated the affair to hide their true sexual orientations.
According to Bowers, Hepburn, known for her roles in "Morning Glory," "The Philadelphia Story," and "The African Queen," was a lesbian. On the other hand, Tracy, acclaimed for films like "Boys Town" and "Father of the Bride," was purportedly bisexual. Bowers suggests that their reported affair served as a cover, allowing them to navigate the expectations of a society that was less accepting of diverse sexual orientations at the time.
While the conventional narrative portrays Hepburn's loyalty to Tracy despite his reluctance to marry her due to his Catholic faith, Bowers challenges this account, asserting that their close relationship was a mutually beneficial arrangement to safeguard their private lives.
The documentary, offering a unique perspective on the Hollywood of yesteryears, delves into the complexities of identity and relationships within the context of the industry's historical constraints regarding sexuality.
