Barry Diller Says John Travolta Exited ‘American Gigolo’ Because of “Somewhat Gay Subtext”

Barry Diller Says John Travolta Exited ‘American Gigolo’ Because of “Somewhat Gay Subtext”

In Barry Diller's memoir, ‘Who Knew,’ he writes that John Travolta backed out of 'American Gigolo' because of its ‘gay subtext.’

Hollywood mogul Barry Diller says John Travolta pulled out of 'American Gigolo' because of gay subtext

Hollywood and tech billionaire Barry Diller has just released his autobiography and in it he claims actor John Travolta pulled out of making the 1980 film American Gigolo because he had concerns about the film’s gay subtext. Diller’s book Who Knew is lifting the lid of Diller’s decades of working in the film and technology sectors. Ahead of its release Diller shared that he’s been attracted to and involved with men for most of his life, and the …

Billionaire mogul Barry Diller claims John Travolta rejected iconic role due to film's 'gay subtext'

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Barry Diller claims John Travolta exited American Gigolo over 'gay subtext'

Barry Diller claims John Travolta exited ‘American Gigolo’ because of the “somewhat gay subtext” and revealed he initially refused to let him quit.