Elizabeth Taylor: ‘James Dean was molested by a minister.’

James Dean confided in Elizabeth Taylor that he was molested as a child. She revealed this to journalist Kevin Sessums in 1997 but asked him to not to publish it till she died. And Kevin as you can see didn’t waste much time in revealing the dark secret of James Dean.

Elizabeth Taylor worked with James Dean in the classic film Giant. Dean died in a car accident at the age of 24 just one year before Giant was released.

Anyway it has been reported in the Daily Beast:

“I loved Jimmy. I’m going to tell you something, but it’s off the record until I die. OK? When Jimmy was 11 and his mother passed away, he began to be molested by his minister. I think that haunted him the rest of his life. In fact, I know it did. We talked about it a lot. During Giant we’d stay up nights and talk and talk, and that was one of the things he confessed to me.”

What can we say? The only person to gain something out of it is this journalist. All the people involved are dead. James Dean is dead. The clergyman is dead & now Elizabeth Taylor is also dead. Who knows maybe the journalist is just making up this story. And if James Dean did tell such a thing to Elizabeth Taylor, then it was very wrong on her part. I think it was one bitchy move.

Moreover it has also been said that this is not a secret. Those who have read his biography claim that he was being molested as a kid. He was also bisexual & had serious issues due to child abuse. He was sexually abused by a minister 2 years after his mother’s death. Dean’s 1st biographer also had intimate sexual relationship with him. He was both into men & women. He once said: "No, I am not a homosexual. But, I'm also not going to go through life with one hand tied behind my back."

However, Journalist Joe Hyams suggests that Dean had homosexual activities strictly for trade. But many others claim that he was a confirmed bisexual & religiously believed in experiments.

Since Dean's death, a "legend" has arisen that his Porsche 550 Spyder was "cursed" and supposedly injured or killed several others in the years following his death.

Male Sex Symbols

Here's a look at some of the hottest and sexy male sex symbols that we have come across in the world of entertainment in the past few decades.

1920's - Rudolph Valentino

1930's - Errol Flynn 

1930's - Clark Gable one of the biggest super stars ever whom the world remembers for his role in Gone With The Wind. He was considered a sex symbol forever. Women did say he had a bad breath though. Anyway, he kind of reminds me of Raj Kapoor.

1930's - Gary Cooper was loved for his handsome looks and dashing style. He was quite a sophisticated man. He turned down the role for Gone With The Wind, which turned out to be the best role for Clark Gable.

1940's - Cary Grant refused to do the lead role in Lolita because of his puritan morals. Though in his real life he got married 5 times and was not much of puritan to say.

1950's - Elvis Presley - the sexy singer, soldier and actor. He was quite cute too and women loved him no matter what he did.

1950's - James Dean was a different kind of sexy. He is remembered for his role in Giant till this day. Too bad he died at the age of 24 in a tragic accident. I think he was damn hot.

1950's - Rock Hudson was one sexy man who was adored by both men and women alike. He was a homosexual and so appealed to both genders. He died because of AIDS and he was the first celebrity to announce he was dying because of AIDS. He was a very brave and talented man besides being so handsome.

1960's - Paul Newman the sexiest man ever. He was also known for his generosity and his work as a philanthropist.

1960's - Robert Redford is another unforgettable sexy man. No one can forget his name when we have to mention the most sexy people ever. He was known for bravely doing his stunts himself but he made sure his stunt men get paid even then.

1980's - Harrison Ford was a different kind of sexy who took over suddenly with his role as Han Solo in Star Wars series after which he got the unforgettable role of Indiana Jones. It is said he became a star over night although he didn't do well in movies earlier and was focusing on carpentry.

1980's - Patrick Swayze is sadly no more alive amongst us because he died of cancer recently but he was a sensation in the 80's era both on small screen and big screen. He was a tv artist and was loved for his role in North and South series. He also worked in great movies such as Red Dawn, Dirty Dancing and Ghost.

1990's - Brad Pitt was the ultimate super sexy discovery of the 90's. He was not only appreciated for his sexy looks but also for his outstanding acting skills. 

1990's - George Clooney is considered the sexiest man alive today. Also particularly famous for his preference of staying single forever. The man got married once and is often in relationships but he does not want to marry or have children. His friends Nicole Kidman and Michelle Pfeiffer both lost $10,000 when they lost the bet that Clooney will father a child before his 40th birthday. He sent back their money betting that he wouldn't have any kids even when he will be 60 putting a double bet this time. 

 2000 - Robert Pattinson

2000 - Taylor Lautner I don't know why he is considered so sexy but anyway people think this way.

Celebrities Who Died Too Soon

Marilyn Monroe: Lived up to 36

One of the most beautiful actresses ever, Marilyn Monroe was a rage in the 1950s. She was stunning and embodied innocence. She had a very unsettled childhood. She had a string of unsuccessful marriages and affairs including a rumoured one with charismatic US President John F Kennedy. Her first marriage was with childhood sweetheart Jimmy Dougherty in 1944. When Jimmy was away on assignment with the Merchant Marines, she was accidentally discovered by photographer David Conover and then began her initiation into the glamour world

Divya Bharti: Lived up to 19

She had everything going for her when she died in 1993 after a fall from her 5th floor apartment. Her death remains a mystery. Though many in film circles believe it was a suicide after a fight with husband Sajid Nadiadwalla, police could not come to any concrete conclusion.

James Dean: Lived up to 24

He was only 24 when he died in a high-speed car crash. In a very short span, James Dean, acted in three flicks - Rebel Without a Cause, East of Eden, and Giant. The last two fetched him posthomous Academy Award nominations for Best Actor. A youth icon of his times, such is the charisma of Dean that even today, almost half a century after his death his legacy still endures.

Brittany Murphy: Lived up to 32

Having started her career in Hollywood at the tender age of 14, singer and actress Brittany Murphy acted in a spate of films like Clueless, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Don't Say a Word and Uptown Girls and was also a major in the television scene. Like many other starlets, Murphy too succumbed to wrong intake of prescription drugs

Madhubala: Lived up to 36

The ultimate beauty, Madhubala was to Bollywood what Marilyn Monroe was to Hollywood. Born as Mumtaz Begum Jehan Dehlavi in 1933 to a poor Pathan couple, Madhubala was one of 11 children. By virtue of sheer destiny, when her family relocatede from Delhi to Mumbai, Madhubala began her tryst with films. She was only 14. A so-far inert heart problem all but ended her successful run in 1950. Braving this problem and a very difficult father, she went on with her career for another 10 years. An much-publicised affair with thespian Dilip Kumar did not culminate in marriage leaving her broken-hearted. Marriage to actor Kishore Kumar happened in 1960.

Nafisa Joseph: Lived up to 25

A Miss India contest winner at just 17, Nafisa Joseph went on to host the popular MTV show for 5 years. The well-loved VJ and PETA activist had a great career ahead but unfortunately took a broken engagement with businessman Gautam Khanduja too hard and ended her life by hanging herself at her Mumbai flat.

Princess Diana: Lived up to 36

The most beautiful princess ever, the most photographed woman of her time, Diana's life was a contrast to her beauty. After a Fairy Tale Marriage that never was and a string of failed affairs, Diana's death in a car crash after a hot chase by paparazzi led to many questions being asked about the continued interference by snoopy press reporters in the lives of celebrities.

Heath Ledger: Lived up to 28

The actor best known for his superb roles in films like Brokeback Mountain, Casanova and The Dark Knight in which he essayed the role of The Joker to perfection, Ledger was found dead in his apartment reportedly due to intake of a medley of prescription drugs.

Anna Nicole Smith: Lived up to 37

Anna Nicole Smith aka Vickie Lynn Marshall, shot to fame overnight after her appearance on the Playboy cover in May 1992. Though she went on to became a successful model and TV personality her personal life was not as much alluring. She married first at 17 and later went on to marry tycoon J Howard Marshall who was 63 years older to her. She died at age 37 apparently owing to drug overdose and an overwhelming depression after the death of her 20-year-old son. At the time of her death she was also involved in a court case over Marshall's property.