his relationships.
The unsavory traits would manifest in his first marriage to Cherrill, which lasted a year before the pair parted ways. After their divorce in 1934, Grant found love again and married his second wife, heiress Barbara Hutton in 1943.
Film star Cary Grant (1904 - 1986) with his bride the Woolworth heiress, Barbara Hutton (1912 - 1979) | Source: Getty Images
In both his marriages, the constant factor was several splits and passionate reconciliations before they finally decided to part ways for good. Barbara opened up about their marriage, saying:
"Cary is a dear. But he isn't interested in anything but his career, and after all, when you are married to a man, you must have something to talk about."
The pattern would repeat itself in his third marriage to Betsy Drake. But by the time he was marrying his fourth wife, actress Dyan Cannon, he had begun working on himself, even seeking LSD therapy for his unhealthy traits.
Cary Grant with his fourth wife actress Dyan Cannon and their daughter Jennifer in 1966 | Source: Getty Images
His marriage to Cannon also gave him his only daughter Jennifer, who he cherished and referred to as his most excellent production. Cary bragged:
"She's the most winsome, captivating girl I've ever known, and I've known quite a few. We have an honest relationship. We level with each other."
Sadly, his marriage to Cannon ended after three years. He then married his fifth wife, Barbara, and was with her until he met his death in November 1986. Despite having five wives and a child, his life and sexuality left many unanswered questions, some of which remain a mystery to this day.
KELLY CLAIMS GRANT HID HIS TRUE SEXUALITY
Famous actor Cary Grant in the 1930s | Source: Getty Images
There has been numerous speculation about Grant's sexuality since the star was a young man, and now, a documentary is out to clear any doubts surrounding the Hollywood legend.
In addition to raising suspicion by living with Scott in the '30s, Grant reportedly lived a gay life but was forced to cover up his sexuality. A new film based on the autobiography of the acclaimed three-time Oscar-winning costume designer Orry-Kelly claims Grant was indeed gay.
Kelly says he met Grant when the young star was 21 and had not found his bearing in the film industry. Both struggling to make ends meet, they moved in and lived together for nine years before Grant moved in with Scott.
Famous actor Cary Grant in 1950 | Source: Getty Images
The documentary outright says that Kelly and Grant were lovers and lived in their shared New York home as any average couple would. Kelly claims that Grant only married his many wives to hide his sexuality.
Even so, Grant denied any implications that he was gay, even suing comedian Chevy Chase for slander after he joked that the actor was homosexual.
Jennifer Grant during 11th Annual Princess Grace Awards - October 3, 1994 at Plaza Hotel in New York City, New York, United States. | Source: Getty Images
In her 2011 memoir, the actor's only daughter, Jennifer, also refuted any claims that her dad was gay, saying that the reports were unbelievable yet understandable. She claims she wouldn't blame men for wanting him and would not be surprised if he flirted back, adding:
"Dad somewhat enjoyed being called gay. He said it made women want to prove the assertion wrong."
However, she left the possibility that her father was not exclusively heterosexual. She noted that Grant probably experimented with his sexuality, but does experimenting make him gay? "If experimentation makes one gay, then my guess is that most of the world is gay." She concluded.
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