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Cary Grant’s daughter touches on gay rumors about the Hollywood legend

“Can’t blame men for wanting him, and wouldn’t be surprised if Dad even mildly flirted back…. When the question arises, it generally speaks more about the person asking…. Dad somewhat enjoyed being called gay. He said it made women want to prove the assertion wrong.

Jennifer Grant, 45, daughter of Hollywood movie star Cary Grant. People magazine reports that the quote is part of her new memoir, Good Stuff: A Reminiscence of My Father, Cary Grant. The book seems to be mostly about her growing up in the Hollywood scene with her retired father and mother, actress Dyan Cannon. (People)

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