Barry Diller publicly acknowledged his sexuality this week, a revelation met with little surprise as it had long been an open secret. His long marriage to Diane von Furstenberg, dating back to the '70s, highlights societal shifts around identity and relationships. Unlike current norms of open dialogue about sexual identity, their earlier era necessitated secrecy and repression. Through Diller's statement, he affirms not just his truth but emphasizes the complexities previously faced by LGBTQ individuals navigating societal expectations.
Back in the day, gay men marrying women wasn't a contradiction. It was a strategy. Some to survive, others to be in a socially acceptable arrangement.
Diller's revelation isn't about being outed or scandalized. He was simply stating a truth about who he is, and perhaps more importantly, who he has always been.
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