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January 11, 2025
A new biography reveals James Dean confided in Elizabeth Taylor about his childhood abuse by a priest
Los Angeles: So, there’s this new biography out about James Dean, and it’s got some pretty shocking stuff. Apparently, he opened up to Elizabeth Taylor about being abused by a priest when he was a kid.
They were filming “Giant” together, and during those late-night chats, Dean shared some heavy stuff. He told Taylor that his childhood minister, likely Reverend James DeWeerd, had molested him. It really hit him hard, and you can tell it affected him deeply.
But here’s the twist: as he talked more about his life, Taylor got the feeling he was also hinting at his sexuality. It’s like he was trying to share more than just the abuse; he was opening up about who he really was.
This isn’t the first time people have speculated about Dean’s sexuality or his past trauma. In fact, a while back, Elizabeth Taylor mentioned in an interview that Dean’s abuse started when he was just 11 and that it haunted him for years.
She said during their late-night talks, he confided in her about it, and she kept that secret until her passing. It’s a lot to unpack, and it really sheds light on the struggles he faced behind the scenes.