In 1987 I met Tab at a store in Santa Barbara that sold animal feed & supplies. My grandmother & mother freaked when they saw him, I was 17 & had no idea who he was. He signed autographs for the two of them on store stationary, he seemed very normal and nice. He would've been 56 at the time, but I do recall how big & strong he was, with the bluest eyes. Extremely handsome, but he struck me as straight. I knew I was gay since I was 10, how I wish I had known about him then! Of course, I would've had a ton of questions about how to deal with all I was going through. But knowing now how closeted he was, I surely would've scared him off. I dated girls until college & was often suicidal. After reading his autobiography & now seeing the movie, he had it much rougher than I did. Glad that he turned out happy & that I did too.
Met the man last evening at a screening of the documentary in Philadelphia. He was most charming and gracious. A most darling person, actually. Very approachable and down-to-earth.
A Truly elegant gentleman. Few of todays Hollywood leading men have his level of dignity, class, strength of character and self respect. He is from a bygone era. Things are so different today. I saw the documentary and was very impressed at how he carried himself, but ,never took himself so seriously. When his career was over he knew it. Though I agree that things are much better for young gay actors I still think it must be difficult. Very few will land leading man roles. The stigma is still there.
I wanted say, I watched this documentary and it made me cry. What a beautiful man, he did a lot of things trying to take care of his mother, but he really never cared so much about the Hollywood life. He honestly was an amazing actor. But he was very genuine in an industry that has no value or respect for that. I couldn’t believe that he was in his 80’s when this documentary was made. He looks amazing. I love that he did some work for kicks and never took it to seriously, and in that found the love of his life! He sounds like a man we could all learn a little from
i was born in 1952, i remember him singing, and the female members adoring him! not just handsome, erudite, intelligent and profoundly sensitive. we are fortunate to have such a wonderful and spiritual person in our lives. thank you for this interview!
He's a model human being, what a beautiful person. Arguably the nicest person in Hollywood, so grounded and honest. NO hidden agenda's, just this is who I am.
I just finished watching the documentary. It was very well done. No matter how you feel about the gay lifestyle, you cannot deny that he is a good man. The film itself isn't tawdry at all. This is his life story and it is very interesting. It's quite a look into the Hollywood studio system during the Golden Age of film making.
It makes as much sense to posit that the gay "lifestyle" is something one can have critical opinions about as it would to say the same about the straight one. In truth, neither is a lifestyle--they're part of an individual's bedrock being.
Be true to yourself! Icon rest in Peace! To all who were Blessed by Tab Hunter, he now rests in the arms of Jesus Christ . Condolences to the Family ,Friends you are in our thoughts and prayers here in Philadelphia, Pa.
I'm grateful, like Tab, to be given the opportunity that I now enjoy, but what a shame that for the vast majority of people in this world being true to who you are will get you rejected, imprisoned or killed.
I watched the documentary of him. Most parts were pretty good. he had a pretty sad life, concerning the situation with his parents which i think helped to lead him to homosexuality which is very sad, the premature death of his beloved brother. i don't think he had too many honest and good people to lead him away from this sinful lifestyle which leads to hell. he seemed in many ways like a very timid and insecure person. i'll be praying for him to turn away from his sinful, destructive lifestyle before it's too late for him. otherwise he seems like a nice man. it's very sad how people buy into the lie that it's ok to be homosexual. it's not. Wake up before it's too late for u!
What a stupid comment...you don't get lead to your sexuality ! You are born with ! And FUCK RIGHT OFF, with the judgement ! Judge not and you shall not be Judged, condemn not and you shall not be condemned.
In 1987 I met Tab at a store in Santa Barbara that sold animal feed & supplies. My grandmother & mother freaked when they saw him, I was 17 & had no idea who he was. He signed autographs for the two of them on store stationary, he seemed very normal and nice. He would've been 56 at the time, but I do recall how big & strong he was, with the bluest eyes. Extremely handsome, but he struck me as straight. I knew I was gay since I was 10, how I wish I had known about him then! Of course, I would've had a ton of questions about how to deal with all I was going through. But knowing now how closeted he was, I surely would've scared him off. I dated girls until college & was often suicidal. After reading his autobiography & now seeing the movie, he had it much rougher than I did. Glad that he turned out happy & that I did too.
I'd just like to let you know hearing stories like yours give us all hope. Thank you for sharing, you changed at least one person's life :)
I'd be glad to know that he had a beautiful life (I am 73)....
you and him are just fooling yourself
Is Tab really gay? Because he says in his biography that he fell in love with two women
Met the man last evening at a screening of the documentary in Philadelphia. He was most charming and gracious. A most darling person, actually. Very approachable and down-to-earth.
A Truly elegant gentleman. Few of todays Hollywood leading men have his level of dignity, class, strength of character and self respect. He is from a bygone era. Things are so different today. I saw the documentary and was very impressed at how he carried himself, but ,never took himself so seriously. When his career was over he knew it. Though I agree that things are much better for young gay actors I still think it must be difficult. Very few will land leading man roles. The stigma is still there.
I wanted say, I watched this documentary and it made me cry. What a beautiful man, he did a lot of things trying to take care of his mother, but he really never cared so much about the Hollywood life. He honestly was an amazing actor. But he was very genuine in an industry that has no value or respect for that. I couldn’t believe that he was in his 80’s when this documentary was made. He looks amazing. I love that he did some work for kicks and never took it to seriously, and in that found the love of his life! He sounds like a man we could all learn a little from
I admire Tab Hunter and so enjoyed his book.
i was born in 1952, i remember him singing, and the female members adoring him! not just handsome, erudite, intelligent and profoundly sensitive. we are fortunate to have such a wonderful and spiritual person in our lives. thank you for this interview!
Oh sweetie, you say you're "happy to be forgotten" but you have not been forgotten
You have an awesome screen name!
He's a model human being, what a beautiful person. Arguably the nicest person in Hollywood, so grounded and honest. NO hidden agenda's, just this is who I am.
I just finished watching the documentary. It was very well done. No matter how you feel about the gay lifestyle, you cannot deny that he is a good man. The film itself isn't tawdry at all. This is his life story and it is very interesting. It's quite a look into the Hollywood studio system during the Golden Age of film making.
It makes as much sense to posit that the gay "lifestyle" is something one can have critical opinions about as it would to say the same about the straight one. In truth, neither is a lifestyle--they're part of an individual's bedrock being.
He's adorable,.... I LOVED the documentary, I've probably watched it... at least 30 times. - He and Anthony Perkins were cute together.
What a good looking old dude! He aged well!
I love you, Tab Hunter.
At 3:34 the woman who says "Oh my goodness I'm flabbergasted" is Jean Stapleton, who played Edith Bunker on the 70's show "All In The Family"
+Steven Patrick Stone, Ha, yes, didn't catch that
just watched it on netflix 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 10 stars, great documentry
Be true to yourself! Icon rest in Peace! To all who were Blessed by Tab Hunter, he now rests in the arms of Jesus Christ . Condolences to the Family ,Friends you are in our thoughts and prayers here in Philadelphia, Pa.
my mom named me after this guy!
@Tab Reinle Wow
What a kind gentle soul. ❤
Sometimes I wish Montgomery Clift had the way Tab thought about being himself
YES
What a beautiful man. Good Lord!!!
I showed horses with him and he iwas beautiful inside as well as outside.
Very Class act....
@Beau Bloomfield Yes, a class act indeed
RIP Tab Hunter, July 2018.
WE LOVE TAB HUNTER
OMGsh, this man ticks all of the boxes. Love the fact that he is religious too! The whole package.
I'm grateful, like Tab, to be given the opportunity that I now enjoy, but what a shame that for the vast majority of people in this world being true to who you are will get you rejected, imprisoned or killed.
@tony bennett Yes.
SUCH A GREAT GENTLEMAN
All this "coming out" thing is just pathetic. Just leave people alone and let them be whatever they are.
He was beautiful
Is beautiful :)
I have to wonder if the Book Tab talks about was Full Service By Scotty Bowers?
Tab hunter was like a male version of Doris Day..
Cancer
I watched the documentary of him. Most parts were pretty good. he had a pretty sad life, concerning the situation with his parents which i think helped to lead him to homosexuality which is very sad, the premature death of his beloved brother. i don't think he had too many honest and good people to lead him away from this sinful lifestyle which leads to hell. he seemed in many ways like a very timid and insecure person. i'll be praying for him to turn away from his sinful, destructive lifestyle before it's too late for him. otherwise he seems like a nice man. it's very sad how people buy into the lie that it's ok to be homosexual. it's not. Wake up before it's too late for u!
What a stupid comment...you don't get lead to your sexuality ! You are born with ! And FUCK RIGHT OFF, with the judgement ! Judge not and you shall not be Judged, condemn not and you shall not be condemned.
Bianca Hotca
Judge not lest YE be judged.