#patricia bosworth

[bluesrocknrollingstones]

Charlie with biographer Patricia Bosworth, 1965

[claireneto]

"That's been my family's attitude for a generation. Monty [sic] sexuality got framed as a destructive force in his life instead of a mere fact of it. And as far as anybody could tell, that happened on my father's watch, he had worked with Patty Bosworth and urged everyone else to do the same". 

Robert Clift on his uncle, Montgomery Clift's sexuality in Making Montgomery Clift (2018)

Just a reminder that it's Bisexual Visibility Day 💖💜💙 and I hope all my bi mutuals are having a great day!!! I wanted to touch on how media uses biphobia and bi-erasure for monetary gain. I'll briefly mention some BIPOC examples as well, but since I'm very white I won't go into detail since it's not my place to. If you're BIPOC reblog or comment so I can boost your stories about bisexual BIPOC experiences. Now onto this shortish essay, I promise!!!

So, the quote above is taken from the documentary Making Montgomery Clift (2018) by Robert Clift and Hillary Demmon (Robert's Wife). Robert is Monty's nephew through his older brother Brooks. This documentary is a great lens to look at how Hollywood and various other media portray sexuality or gender identity as an illness or the "root" of the problem.

The quote starts at minute 43:00 in the documentary, Robert is explaining how his father Brooks on a phone call with Patty Bosworth, Monty Clift's biographer and family friend, went wrong. Brooks tried to clear his brother's name of how his substance abuse addictions were not caused by his sexuality, but by the infamous car accident or the painful surgeries he went through as a child and young adult.

Brooks was trying to make Patty understand that Monty's bisexuality wasn't the "root" of his problem. As Robert says in the quote Brooks "urged" family members to get the record right since biographers just like Robert LaGuardia, who ignored editorial notes or the advice from the Clift family.

Patty Bosworth would end up doing the same thing with Monty's "tormented" sexuality and that was the "cause" of his problems. Despite Brooks trying to help re-edit some of Patty's word choices, i.e., when Monty was got having sex with a young man. Patty said it was a young "boy", which enraged Brooks, who knew his brother wasn't a p*dophile because of his bisexuality.

Because Patty ignored Brook's advice, Monty's reputation was tarnished after his death (Bosworth made her book years after Monty died). Brooks even noted to his family that despite the car accident that Monty was in, Monty on record believed his best performances were post-car accident despite the ongoing substance abuse. It had nothing to do with his sexuality.

When Monty died it was discovered that he had an underactive thyroid, which meant he could appear sluggish or drugged even though he was sober at the moment. This illness could've made people believe Monty was not mentally there on set that day when he was actually mentally there. Montgomery Clift's story is a reminder to treat people with respect flaws and all when comes to their bisexuality or gender identity. Monty was also comfortable in his sexuality which was such a rare exception for Hollywood at the time (see Lavender Scare) and he paved the way for more queer actors to have prominence in the entertainment industry.

Despite Monty's story, he is not the only one that has had a reputation tarnished or has an important detail in their life misconstrued. The list of previous people, who's lives has been littered with bi-erasure/biphobia include Anna May Wong, Billy Holiday, Sammy Davis Jr., Cary Grant, and David Bowie.

Since the new century, other people have been erased from the bisexual umbrella or had biphobic remarks made toward them. Some of these people are Lady Gaga, Megan Thee Stallion, Evan Rachel Wood, Alia Shawkat, Frank Ocean, Leslie Cheung, etc. This gross habit made by the media and Hollywood has caused these people to deal with these false narratives about them and have their lives tarnished.

In conclusion, we need to stop people from exploiting one's bisexuality or sexuality/gender expression for monetary gain. Listen to bisexual people about their personal experiences especially if they're a person of color. Bisexuality just like homosexuality is not a disease. Be proud of yourself and how far you've come. Similar to what Magneto said in X-Men 2: United, be yourself and "never let anyone tell you different".

(Note: if there are any errors that you notice feel free to correct me. You can also watch the documentary Making Montgomery Clift on Tubi for free.)

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[itsloriel]

Grace Kelly. Photo: From Dreamer With a Thousand Thrills by Patricia Bosworth; published by powerHouse Books

via thecut.com

[newyorkthegoldenage]

Truman stole from Eudora Welty and Carson McCullers. The only thing he and I have in common is our mothers are both drunks.

     —Gore Vidal, via Patricia Bosworth, The Men in My Life: A Memoir of Love and Art in 1950s Manhattan

Photo: Gore Vidal, Truman Capote, and Tennessee Williams, ca. 1950. Photo: Nick Harvill Libraries

[countesspetofi]

I'd like to start Pride Month out with a recommendation for a documentary I saw recently. Montgomery Clift was a top movie star in the Golden Age of Hollywood, known for his sensitivity and vulnerability in an age when leading men were expected to be macho and stoic, and his off-the-charts chemistry with leading ladies like IRL best friend Elizabeth Taylor.

Since his untimely death at the age of 45, Clift has attained the status of queer icon. Biographers and the popular press have painted a picture of him as a tragic, St. Sebastian-like figure: stunted by an unconventional upbringing and an obsessive mother, tormented by life in the Hollywood closet, and broken by substance abuse and the 1956 car accident that scarred and partially paralyzed his famously beautiful face.

Monty's nephew, filmmaker Robert Clift, turns that image on its ear in his 2018 documentary Making Montgomery Clift. Robert's father, Brooks Clift, kept extensive journals, meticulously saved his correspondence, and even recorded and saved his phone calls. Robert dug into his father's archives and learned how Monty's official biographers had intentionally ignored Brooks's input and overlooked key information in service of the sad narrative they wished to create.

As a huge fan of Montgomery Clift, it made me so happy to learn that his life was not the all-consuming tragedy it's often made out to have been. While he did have his share of real problems, his life was more than that. He had loving relationships. He stayed connected with friends and family. He found fulfillment in his work, and he had hopes for the future. Hearing a recording of Monty's voice enthusing to his brother over his latest film project gave me such a warm feeling.

I highly recommend Making Montgomery Clift. It's currently streaming for free on several services, including Tubi, PLEX, and Crackle.

[gayworths]

Is there a particular Jane Fonda biography or autobiography you’d recommend? You seem like the person to ask 😌

i appreciate that you thought of me for this question!

My Life So Far is her autobiography and I would definitely recommend that one because it changed my life lol. She's written several other books as well- weirdly I enjoyed her book Prime Time even though it's aimed at senior citizens- but that's kind of the definitive one.

For biographies, I'd recommend Jane Fonda: The Private Life of a Public Woman by Patricia Bosworth. As far as I know that's the only book about her that she's collaborated with. But that doesn't mean it's sanitized or anything, I think it gives a pretty full picture of her and her life. I've read excerpts from other books about her and a lot of them feel voyeuristic/sensationalized and/or sexist.

Oh and I liked Fonda: Her Life in Pictures which isn't a real biography exactly but did have some pictures and anecdotes I hadn't seen anywhere else.

And if you haven't already, I'd recommend watching Jane Fonda in Five Acts, which I also thought was very good.

[princessjesterclown]

kind of funny that marlon had a copy of patricia bosworths biography book of himself when he also refused to take part in making that book and didnt let her interview him for the book lol

[heavenboy09]

Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 To You

The Blonde Haired Actress👱‍♀️ Of Interesting Genres Of Movies 🎥 ✨ & Tv Shows 📺

Born On January 2nd, 1983

Bosworth was born in Los Angeles and also lived in San Francisco as a child. She is the only child of Patricia (née Potter), a homemaker, and Harold Bosworth, a former executive for Talbots. She was born with heterochromia iridum, and has a hazel right iris and a blue left iris.

She is an American actress. Following minor roles in the films The Horse Whisperer (1998) and Remember the Titans (2000), 

she had a leading role in the box-office hit Blue Crush (2002).

She also had roles in independent films, playing Dawn Schiller in the true crime film Wonderland (2003) and Sandra Dee in the Bobby Darin biographical drama Beyond the Sea (2004). She portrayed Lois Lane in Superman Returns (2006), and had roles in 21 (2008), Straw Dogs (2011), And While We Were Here (2012), and Still Alice (2014). She starred in the horror films Before I Wake (2016) and The Domestics (2018). Recently, she starred as KC in the Netflix science-fiction miniseries The I-Land (2019).

Please Wish This Beautiful Blonde Haired 👱‍♀️& Incredible Actress Of Interesting Genres,  A Very Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊

The 1 & The Only

Ms. Catherine Anne Long aka Kate Bosworth 👱‍♀️

Happy 41st Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 To You Ms. Bosworth & Here's To Many More Years To Come.   #KateBosworth

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International 30th Birthday Party

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[misspeculiar-chroi]

Jay & Jane, Part 3

[kittywyldchyld]

“For me, the subject of the picture is always more important than the picture.” - Diane Arbus. Maine Coon #cat photographed next to #DianeArbus biography by Patricia Bosworth .@P_Bosworth at Bookhaven Books, Phila Pa. (I bought that book, btw). #MaineCoons #catsandbooks #photographybooks #myfavoritethings

[viviqueen]

I invite you to read my review of "Marlon Brando", a biography by Patricia Bosworth. Enjoy!

[cinematic-literature]

Ingrid Goes West (2017) by Matt Spicer

Book title: Diane Arbus: A Biography (1984) by Patricia Bosworth