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Rinna Sets Record Straight on Harry Hamlin's Sexuality
24 Feb
Summary
- Lisa Rinna definitively states husband Harry Hamlin is heterosexual.
- Rumors began decades ago after Hamlin starred in the 1982 film 'Making Love'.
- Rinna claims 'Making Love' led to Hamlin being blacklisted in Hollywood.
Lisa Rinna has firmly put to rest decades of speculation regarding her husband Harry Hamlin's sexuality. In her recently released memoir, Rinna explicitly clarifies that Hamlin is heterosexual, stating unequivocally that he is not gay.
The rumors first surfaced following Hamlin's participation in the 1982 film 'Making Love,' a pioneering movie that depicted a gay relationship. Rinna notes that such mainstream portrayals were rare at the time and that the film's controversial nature may have impacted Hamlin's career.
Rinna asserts that Hamlin faced a career setback, claiming he was blacklisted in Hollywood for several years after the film's release. Despite this, Rinna expressed pride in Hamlin's role in the 'groundbreaking' film. She celebrated his return to major studio films in 2023, acknowledging his tenacity over the preceding forty years.
Hamlin, now 74, starred alongside Kate Jackson and Michael Ontkean in 'Making Love,' portraying a character who becomes involved with a married doctor. The film, though met with mixed reviews, is recognized for its trailblazing contribution to LGBTQ+ cinema.
