A groundbreaking biography by film historian Darwin Porter unveils shocking details about Hollywood legend Rock Hudson, suggesting that he heeded Marilyn Monroe's advice to sleep his way to the top during the '50s and '60s. The biography alleges that Monroe and Hudson had a previously undisclosed fling when she was still a struggling starlet.
Monroe purportedly advised Hudson to pursue influential individuals in Hollywood, stating, 'Both of us will have to lie on a few casting couches' to achieve fame. Following this guidance, Hudson engaged in relationships with major stars and allegedly performed sexual favors for a married studio head to advance his career.
The book, drawing from anecdotes shared by mutual friends, including actor George Nader, sheds light on Hudson's relationships with some of Hollywood's most prominent figures. It contends that Hudson, who kept his homosexuality hidden until shortly before his death in 1985, was "bisexual for career advancement."
Porter's revelations include Hudson's alleged affairs with Monroe, Judy Garland, Elizabeth Taylor, as well as male stars such as Robert Taylor, Errol Flynn, and Tyrone Power. The book describes Hudson as a "walking mass of testosterone" who, according to Porter, "seduced everyone."
Porter introduces the role of a man named Muhl in Hudson's rise to stardom, stating that Muhl, a studio chief, played a significant part in launching Hudson's career. According to the biography, Muhl's methods involved summoning Hudson to executive offices and engaging in inappropriate behavior. The book dismisses the notion that Hudson would have harbored bitterness about the casting-couch culture, suggesting that it was a prevailing aspect of Hollywood during the 1950s.
These startling revelations provide a new perspective on Rock Hudson's journey in the film industry and the challenges he faced, shedding light on the complexities of Hollywood's past.
