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Ten Reasons Elizabeth Taylor Rocked
lifestyle even as they felt they needed to closet themselves to make it in Hollywood. Supposedly, Liz once made a bet with Rock Hudson over which one of them could seduce James Dean. Accepting her humanitarian Oscar, Elizabeth explained, "I call upon
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Elizabeth Taylor's Legacy: AIDS' First Famous Advocate
This is before we heard about Rock." "Rock" was Rock Hudson , Taylor's friend and fellow star who died in 1985 generosity of spirit will be greatly missed by us all." Rock Hudson , Elizabeth Taylor's friend and co-star, fueled
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Hollywood Icon Elizabeth Taylor Dies at 79
bringing the world's attention to AIDS with her fund-raising and activism. In 1985, when Taylor's lifelong friend Rock Hudson died of AIDS, she brought national attention to the growing disease. She raised and donated millions of dollars to
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Michael Jackson on Top of World: Summer of 1984
Jackson: The Making of Thriller" will be released in November. Kirkland also captured actor Rock Hudson 's visit to the set. "Michael ... sees Rock Hudson and he just goes limp," said Kirkland, laughing. "[He] goes over to him and he's
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Randy Quaid, Wife Arrested Over Hotel Bill
than 50 years ago, filmmaker George Stevens settled on the area for his epic Texas oil tale "Giant," which starred Rock Hudson , Elizabeth Taylor and James Dean. (Stevens won a best director Oscar for "Giant" in 1957, the only win of that
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Excerpt: 'Paul Newman: A Life'
him initially only at the superficial level—the level of beauty, as it were—you might have mistaken him for Rock Hudson or Tony Curtis or Robert Wagner, handsome and capable, sure, but movie stars principally rather than craftsmen. Newman, though
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Sandra Bullock Is (Bleeping) Tired of Romantic Comedies
proved to be an offer that she couldn't refuse. But only after she turned it down more times than Doris Day rejected Rock Hudson 's advances. "Finally, someone said, 'Look, you can't say no if you haven't read it. Just read it, and then
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The New Dish on Doris Day
She was Hollywood's eternal virgin, the perky co-star with Rock Hudson of wholesome post-World War II comedies. But the new book "Doris Day: The Untold Story of the Girl Next Door" by David Kaufman
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Can Macho, Non-Metro Actors Play Gay?
a shift and it's being spearheaded on the small screen. "Older gay actors who wanted mainstream film success -- Rock Hudson being the main example -- kept their sexuality hidden," he said. "Now you're seeing a younger generation of actors
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Looking Back at 20 Years of AIDS
predecessors, the HIV patients of this new generation have not watched a slew of their friends die. They did not see actor Rock Hudson in his final days or the deterioration of an AIDS patient. Instead, they see famous HIV-infected sports figures
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Excerpt: Hiding in Plain Sight
Confidential, hadn't been sniffing around. They had bigger fish to fry, including Raymond's Horizons West costar Rock Hudson , who was one of their favorite targets. Future movie director Arthur Hiller was behind the camera for several early Perry
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DeGeneres and Takei Vow to Marry Partners
secrets of their clients' sexuality, for fear it would kill them at the box office. Famously closeted stars included Rock Hudson , Merv Griffin and Paul Lynde. Many of today's stars -- Jodie Foster, Michelle Rodriguez and Clay Aiken, for example
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Progress for Some, Hopelessness for Many
interview with "20/20" more than 20 years ago. "And now, I actually see myself fading away." In 1985, actor Rock Hudson 's death showed even movie stars were not immune -- and that star power could make a difference. Actress Elizabeth
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Nov. 7, 1991: Magic Johnson's HIV Announcement
anyone who one would not associated with this disease. Becomes diagnosed with we saw that certainly in the case of Rock Hudson which was a major turning point disease. For people who otherwise have had no personal contact with people would they
Becomes diagnosed with -- we saw that certainly in the case of Rock Hudson which was a major turning point -- -- disease. For people who otherwise have had no personal contact with people would they -
Doris Day Interview: America's Sweetheart Returns
39 films at all why are you so fascinated with my personal effects and not fascinated mr. Allen. Three vaulted and Rock Hudson talk was was some time ago but people just. They can hang that this day. From the first day we this very funny. Really
effects and not fascinated mr. Allen. Three vaulted -- -- -- and Rock Hudson -- talk was was some time ago but people just. They can -- -- hang -- that this day. From the first -
The End of an Era: Elizabeth Taylor Dead at 79
divorced that she and age when nobody good. Did she she stood by people who have rejected Michael Jackson endured her Rock Hudson . I think she did. It was bigger. Maybe not that. But how an honest. And different.
she she stood by people who have rejected Michael Jackson endured her Rock Hudson . I -- think she did. It was bigger. Maybe not that. But how an honest. And different. -
Elizabeth Taylor Remembered
of diamonds. Making millions in the perfume business. She was a rich but she was also fearless she starred opposite Rock Hudson in the movie giant. And she stood by him even keeping the secret that He had rumor that I. We couldn't start. When
was a rich but she was also fearless she -- starred opposite Rock Hudson in the movie giant. And she stood by him even keeping the secret that He had -- rumor that I. We couldn't -
Elizabeth Taylor: Adventures in Love
where she talked about the her life with great perspective and humor. You don't An attempt to. On screen she romance Rock Hudson and Paul moment. I hit him Giants in the pantheon of Hollywood legends. But her off love affairs including eight trips
and humor. You don't -- An attempt to. On screen she romance Rock Hudson and Paul moment. I hit him -- -- -- Giants in the pantheon of Hollywood legends. But her off -- love affairs -
Inside Look at Elizabeth Taylor's Personal Life
know about him. But also I think the most important thing that she did. Was was. coming out I'm talking about age Rock Hudson had been nobody had known that it Tuesday. And when He died of aids it was still a shame nobody talked about it she
that she did. Was was. -- coming out I'm talking about age Rock Hudson had been -- -- nobody had known that it Tuesday. And when He died of aids it was still a shame nobody -
Magic Johnson HIV Positive
anyone who one would not associated with this disease. Becomes diagnosed with aids we saw that certainly in the case of Rock Hudson which was a major turning point in this disease. For people who otherwise have had no personal contact with people
Becomes diagnosed with aids we saw that certainly in the case of Rock Hudson which was a major turning point in this disease. For people who otherwise have had no personal contact with people with --















