For those aware of the fashion fraternity and the buzz that it surrounds, one question keeps popping up-Was Barry Diller gay.
Despite all the beating around the bush, the famous IAC boss made headlines as he appeared at all the top Hollywood events, including the hottest A-list parties. One of his most talked about and recent appearances had to do with the dazzling Fashion Week party that screamed stars from far away.
Yes, you could expect the creme de la cream of the entertainment and fashion world. Sponsored by none other than Gucci itself, it was a charity fundraiser for all sorts of Malawian kids. Moreover, each of them could survive nearly a decade with just the amount that each fashion accessory cost as a whole.
But wait, wasn’t Barry Diller gay? If yes, why did he always have one of the industry’s leading designers, DVF, by his side? Well, below, we’re answering some of the most talked-about queries on so many people’s minds. So let’s take a look!
Barry Diller gay rumors addressed
On most occasions, it was quite normal to see Barry Diller make an entrance with Diane von Furstenberg by his side.point 240 |
Certainly, she was the designer he wed in the year 2001.point 46 | So that should apparently clear the air right? Barry Diller gay rumors weren’t true all along? Wait, you might want to hold your horses on that note.point 175 | 1
And it’s all thanks to another gentleman that enters into the picture with a bang. Hint, he’s good looking and he’s bald. Soon enough, the world was aware of Barry Diller’s sexuality. And it’s certainly not like the man of the hour kept his sexuality a secret in the first place or maybe not.
News reports talked about how Barry threatened one New York Post columnist from writing about his personal life.point 213 |
“I will kill you if you don’t understand,” he reportedly mentioned.point 75 | At the same time, there was news on how one escort who bedded plenty of gay Hollywood men, also had contact with Diller.point 173 | However, she remained silent on the matter too.point 213 | 1
Little hints reveal so much
Other than that, there was news on how the star kept dropping little hints along the way. It’s almost as if he didn’t want to reveal his Barry Diller gay status yet he did.
For instance, you can’t ignore his countless donations towards a number of gay charities for gay causes. Other than that, his world-famous ‘Black Sheep’ yacht used to dock at Provincetown. For those who aren’t aware, that is a major summer resort for the entire gay community in Cape Cod.
And just like that, the Page Six rumors kept on coming. One that deserves a particular mention is how the famous star even spent one whole night aboard his cruise with a pretty boy from the Real World: Chicago named Chris Beckman. We’re sure that rings a bell for many.
Denying the facts or accepting the truth
A few authors also came forward into revealing their thoughts on the controversial matter. Therefore, they talked openly about Diller’s gay status. Some rivalries also took center stage as friends and woes accused the famous star of an affair with the editor in chief of ‘The Advocate.’ Let’s not forget how the magazine was for the gay community too.
So why does Diller even bother in the first place? Well, it might have to do with the fact that DVF and Diller are pretty close friends. SEcondly, Diller is one tough cookie who generally doesn’t like others talking about his personal life.
Well, we just have one thing to say. When you enter the world of celebrities, very little goes unnoticed- that’s for sure.
For more trending stories from around the globe, don’t forget to take a look at our article 10 Surprisingly Funny American Facts We Bet You Didn’t Know.