Celebrity Marriages That Faced Rumors About Their Sexuality

Married from 1970 to 1980, David and Angie Bowie defied conventional social norms, openly speaking about bisexuality and famously shrugging off endless rock-and-roll rumors.

Manilow was briefly married to his high school sweetheart before separating. He later found enduring love with manager Garry Kief, marrying him in 2014 and speaking openly in 2017.

Mexican TV host Rebecca de Alba and Ricky Martin dated for over a decade. When Martin came out publicly in 2010, he emphasized that their love was genuine and deeply cherished.

In 1955, studio publicists orchestrated Hudson's marriage to Phyllis Gates to suppress tabloid scrutiny. The marriage lasted three years, becoming a defining symbol of 1950s Hollywood studio pressure.

Elton John married German sound engineer Renate Blauel in 1984 before divorcing four years later. Elton later reflected with deep affection on their bond and his subsequent journey coming out.

Although their romantic engagement ended in 1976 when Mercury confided his sexuality to her, Mary Austin remained his most trusted friend, emotional rock, and primary heir throughout his life.

Married for over a decade, Cruise and Kidman faced persistent rumors alleging their union was an industry arrangement. Both stars aggressively sued libelous outlets, repeatedly winning major legal victories.

Married in 1991 until Preston's passing in 2020, the couple consistently dismissed tabloid rumors surrounding Travolta's personal life, remaining steadfast partners and devoted parents.

For over twenty years, the Smiths faced scrutiny regarding an open marriage and rumored sexualities. Both candidly clarified their complex partnership on Red Table Talk and in their memoirs.

Married in 1996, Hugh and Deborra frequently used self-deprecating humor to disarm persistent rumors, with Deborra famously joking that Hugh had been gay for so long in the press it became comical.