The Secret Life & Loves of Tab Hunter
One of the biggest Hollywood heart throbs of the 1950s was discovered shoveling horse manure in a barn. His name was Tab Hunter, and he set the nation’s hearts aflame with his pretty face and even prettier body. Tab built a career playing a macho ladies’ man in picture after picture after picture … But behind the farm-boy physique lurked a secret shadow — one that a sleazy tabloid and unscrupulous agent conspired to expose to the world. At the height of his fame, Tab’s career disintegrated, and he might’ve vanished completely — until he was saved by the unlikeliest of figures. This is the story of Tab Hunter, an international sex symbol who pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in Hollywood history.
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@NikolaBajovic
July 21, 2026 at 1:57 am
I’m so happy to see that Tab’s legacy continues to be recognized and appreciated after all these years. Great video! 🙂
@SlimKeith11
July 21, 2026 at 1:57 am
There is a documentary about Tab that is FANTASTIC. He's a wonderful guy, very sweet and humble. I DEFY anyone not to like him after listening to him for 10 minutes.
@jeanh4837
July 21, 2026 at 1:57 am
He's not forgotten. Will never forget Tab. ❤
@jeanh4837
July 21, 2026 at 1:57 am
Tab was such a class act & such a nice, humble guy. Wish I got the chance to meet him like some others have. Rest in peace, Tab
@rk41gator
July 21, 2026 at 1:57 am
Hmmm…..'Confidential Magazine' was owned by a rich Republican who hated gays. Some things never change. I'll bet Robert Harrison was a homosexual. He knew how to hide. The GOP Pink Mafia!
@rk41gator
July 21, 2026 at 1:57 am
Since when was 'acting' a real job?
@davidchouinard9268
July 21, 2026 at 1:57 am
dude, if this were a print essay … award-worthy stuff 👍
@NoCryinRyan
July 21, 2026 at 1:57 am
Poor guy had every reason to hold onto anger and resentment, with so many attempting to tear him down, but I’m glad he found peace in himself with people that loved him. Lord knows he earned it.
@ascent8487
July 21, 2026 at 1:57 am
I'm so glad he got to be out and live as himself before he left this world! ❤
@AlexandreFilho1705
July 21, 2026 at 1:57 am
i don't think i ever watched a Tab Hunter movie, but having watched this video is feels like Tab should be a WAY more recognizable name!? and he would for sure be a better Tony in West Side Story opposite his real life bff Natalie Wood than the actual Tony in the movie
@indiesindie1984
July 21, 2026 at 1:57 am
What a great tribute to Tab Hunter! ✌️❤️😊🙏🏻
@27RueDeFleurus
July 21, 2026 at 1:57 am
i so understand his love for horses & i love the projects that he did just to stay involved & riding. this was great im happy that his life turned out well.
@CharlesHarding-j1k
July 21, 2026 at 1:57 am
Tab was a class act!
@Taxtherich2
July 21, 2026 at 1:57 am
I saw him recently in an episode of the old series Circle of Fear. I thought he was fabulous, a really good actor. I’ve never seen his early stuff.
@Settlingintoalaskaliving
July 21, 2026 at 1:57 am
Tab was a power bottom..who knew…lol
@kevin-e5h5t
July 21, 2026 at 1:57 am
As a 10 year old boy, I was in love with Tab Hunter. He was the most beautiful boy I had ever seen.
@diegodreossi1458
July 21, 2026 at 1:57 am
He was a legend
@Joseph-z5x5s
July 21, 2026 at 1:57 am
The handsomest man I have ever seen
@EdwardSeymour-v7j
July 21, 2026 at 1:57 am
❤❤❤❤❤
@j6backup626
July 21, 2026 at 1:57 am
Republicans always ruining everything