The 57-year-old daughter of TV producer Cary Grant slams rumors her father was gay after living with actor Randolph Scott for 12 years
Cary Grant's daughter has dismissed rumors her late father was gay, saying she “never saw anything” to indicate he didn't like women.
Jennifer Grant, 57, is the only child of the infamous Hollywood lothario, who was briefly married to her mother Dyan Cannon in the 1960s.
Cary Grant, whose real name was Archibald “Archie” Leach, had four marriages — and he lived in a Malibu beach house with actor Randolph Scott for 12 years.
This comes ahead of Grant's portrayal in a new show called Archie. Archie is based on Cannon's 2011 memoir, Dear Cary: My Life With Cary Grant. Both she and daughter Jennifer also served as executive producers of the miniseries.
Rumors have swirled about Grant's sexuality, including in the 2015 documentary “Women He's Undressed,” which claims the actor was in a relationship with costume designer Orry-Kelly.
Jennifer Grant, 57, is the only child of the infamous Hollywood lothario, who was briefly married to her mother Dyan Cannon in the 1960s
Grant with fourth wife Dyan Cannon and their daughter Jennifer in 1966. Both Dyan, now 86, and Jennifer are executive producers of Archie and provide advice to the two leads
The book Cary Grant: A Brilliant Disguise, released in 2020, addressed Grant's struggles with his sexual identity, saying he lived with Scott after they met on the set of the 1932 film Hot Saturday.
But his daughter has quashed rumors that her father was gay.
She said Fox News digital on Sunday: “I guess the (misconception about my father) that comes to mind is the question, 'Was he straight?' Was he gay?'
“When I wrote my book, I got hate mail saying, 'Why don't you stand up for the fact that your father was gay?'
'But the truth is, I've never seen anything to indicate that.
'If he had been gay, I would absolutely have stood up for it. He had gay friends and there was absolutely nothing to be ashamed of.
“But I had to tell the truth, which was that I saw a very heterosexual man who looked at women, was married to women, had me.”
“Did he have affairs earlier in his life? Maybe. Don't know. I wasn't there to see it. So I think it may not be a common misconception, but it's definitely a rumor.”
American actor Randolph Scott and British-born actor Cary Grant play ball at the beach house they share
Cary Grant, whose real name was Archibald “Archie” Leach, had four marriages — and he lived in a Malibu beach house with actor Randolph Scott for 12 years
British-born American actor Cary Grant with his daughter Jennifer Grant, 1966
Cary Grant and his daughter Jennifer Grant at Ahmet Ertegun's Sunday Brunch at the Fairfax Hotel in Washington DC
Jennifer said it too The guard this year: 'If you spend a lot of time with your parents, you see them in a way that almost no one else does. And I never saw any trace of that.
'I think I would have picked it up – not that I would have cared. But I have to tell the truth: my father was charming and he had great friendships, but he didn't flirt with men.'
The premise of the new show Archie is “the life of Hollywood's greatest leading man, Archibald Alexander Leach – aka Cary Grant,” an official said. IMDB summary.
The show not only depicts Grant during his career in Hollywood, but also his difficult upbringing as a child.
Four actors were cast to play Grant through the decades, including Jason Isaacs. Other stars cast in the project include Laura Aikman (who plays Dyan), as well as Harriet Walter and Kara Tointon.
By the time Cary Grant met Dyan Cannon in 1962, he had already amassed a huge list of acting credits and cemented himself as one of Hollywood's leading men – but he had also built a reputation as a notorious player.
With three failed marriages under his belt and accusations of abuse, alcoholism and infidelity surrounding him, it seemed like his and Dyan's romance was doomed from the start.
All of Cary's exes had a similar story to tell: the heartthrob wooed them with his gentle personality, warm-hearted confidence, and beguiling charm, but ultimately chose the razzle-dazzle and razzle-dazzle of Hollywood over family life.
It was only natural that Dyan, now 86, and Cary became Hollywood's “it” couple virtually overnight – paparazzi followed them everywhere they went and the media covered their every move.
On the outside, it seemed like the acclaimed actor had finally found love, but behind the scenes, Dyan later claimed that their marriage was plagued by explosive fights due to his deep-seated insecurities and his immense jealousy, which stemmed from a traumatic childhood. and were only fueled by his rampant drug use.
Cary Grant and wife Dyan Cannon and their daughter Jennifer, three months old, moments before boarding the SS Oriana en route to England to visit Grant's mother
Cary Grant, wife Dyan Cannon and their daughter Jennifer, three months old, moments before boarding the SS Oriana en route to England to visit Grant's mother
Cary Grant with his wife, actress Dyan Cannon in London, on August 3, 1966
Cary Grant with his wife, actress Dyan Cannon and their daughter Jennifer
She exposed the gruesome details of their torrid relationship in an explosive tell-all memoir from 2011 – which is now being turned into a brand new ITV show premiering later this month.
Although Dyan and Cary eventually separated in 1968 after just three years of marriage, there was one thing that came out of their relationship that ultimately changed Cary forever: the birth of their daughter, Jennifer.
They welcomed a baby daughter together in 1966, and becoming a father inspired Cary to take a new path. He decided to quit acting to focus on raising her full-time, leaving his wild ways behind and transforming himself into a devoted family man.
The relationship also changed Dyan's life for the better, as dating one of the biggest actors in the world put her in the spotlight and helped launch a major career for the young star.
She started dating Cary as an unknown actress just starting out, but by the time they went their separate ways, she was one of the most sought-after faces in Hollywood.
After their divorce, she starred in a slew of films and TV shows, earned a slew of Oscar nominations, dabbled in producing, directing and writing, and released her bestseller about her and Cary's love story. is now being shown on television.