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James Dean paid off disgruntled male lover to keep him from revealing gay affair on eve of actor’s big break: book

James Dean was blackmailed by a former male lover who threatened to out him on the eve of his big-screen break, according to a new book. In “Jimmy: The Secret Life of James Dean,” which drops Tuesday, ...
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James Dean's Relationships: Everyone the Actor Dated

James Dean exploded onto the scene as a 1950s icon of teenage rebellion and angst. He stole hearts with his enigmatic persona and memorable looks, and although he only starred in three major movies ...
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James Dean reportedly paid off former lover to conceal their same-sex affair

A new biography claims that actor James Dean was forced to pay off a former male lover to conceal their affair weeks before East of Eden hit theaters in 1955. According to The Daily Mail, author Jason ...
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James Dean paid off disgruntled male lover to keep him from revealing gay affair on eve of actor’s big break: book

James Dean poses for a Warner Bros publicity shot for his film "Rebel Without A Cause" in 1955. Michael Ochs Archives James Dean was blackmailed by a former male lover who threatened to out him on the ...