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 ...

Just days before James Dean’s first movie premiered, the actor reportedly paid off a disgruntled male lover who threatened to expose their relationship. The agreement, which remained a secret ...

The late author William Bast wrote in his 2006 memoir that he and James Dean were close friends and lovers in the five years before Dean died at age 24 in 1955 John Kobal Foundation/Hulton Archive ...

James Dean was allegedly blackmailed by a former gay lover who threatened to out the actor before his big break into Hollywood, according to a new book. Author Jason Colavito details the harrowing ...

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Dean's sexuality and his close friendship with his 'Giant' costar is explored in the biography 'Jimmy: The Secret Life of James Dean' Richard C. Miller/Donaldson Collection/Getty When James Dean ...

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 ...

Edna Ferber did not want James Dean to play Jett Rink, the brutish ranch hand turned dissolute millionaire oil magnate from her 1952 novel “Giant.” ‘ She had imagined someone brawnier for ...