Gavin Rossdale admits gay affair with 80s singer Marilyn

By Eleanor Young on Thursday 14 October 2010

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After years of denial, Gwen Stenani’s famous hubby Gavin Rossdale has addressed rumours of a gay affair with cross-dressing 80s singer Marilyn, admitting the claims are actually true.

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The scandalous talk first sprung up in 1995, after singer Boy George wrote about Gavin and Marilyn’s relationship in his autobiography, Like a Man.

But Gavin and his spokespeople firmly denied the rumours for the last 15 years, insisting the relationship never happened.

Now the rocker has done a U-turn on the allegations, admitting in a new interview that the rumours of his ‘experimentation' were actually true.

Talking to Details about Boy George’s revelations, he said: ‘It felt like a cheap shot, so I was like: ‘I’m not getting involved.’

‘I’ve never wanted to appear closed about it, it’s not something I’ve talked about really because it’s always been in the glare of a tabloid world, it’s just one of those things - move on.'

But Gavin went on to admit the fling with the cross-dressing singer was simply a period of ‘experimentation', and 'part of growing up'.

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'You have to know what you like, and I know what I like,' he said.

'When you’re 17, Jesus Christ, I don’t think there’s anything strange about any form of anything - you’re learning about life,' he said. 'It’s a part of growing up - that’s it, no more, no less.'

It’s thought the news will come as a surprise to Gwen Stefani, who was reportedly unaware of her husband’s previous gay affair.

And according to reports, Gavin's now ‘seriously regretting' the confession, but was turned down flat when he asked the magazine not to print it.

'Gwen didn’t know that Gavin and Marilyn were actually involved,' one insider revealed.

'Gavin always said before that they were just friends, and that’s what she believed, until Gavin had to tell her because of the interview in Details.'

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My heart goes out to Gwen.

She is one of many wives who find themselves in this situation. I too found out about my (soon to be ex)husband's same sex attraction and associated gay lovers.

Unfortunately it is not that uncommon, whether it was experimental as David Rossdale states, or closeted gay behaviour, the devastation for the straight spouse is enormous, and real.

For anyone who is going through this alone, please don't. Reach out to the Straight Spouse Network and you will find a truly compassionate and helpful organisation to help you through this painful ordeal.

Comment by Anon on October 14 13:00

Yeah, that happened to me too. I struggled with this for years until I met with a Straight Spouse Network group and found I was not alone. In the UK, there is also a Straight Partners group. And that whole thing of saying he wasn't having an affair when he really was, oh please. Yes, closeted husbands do that all the time. Oh they think they are gay but they are not acting on it, they're just friends. Bull. Just be honest with your wife, or if you're a lesbian, with your husband.
Comment by cmsvmom on October 14 13:41

Their relationship may be rock steady but this still must must be devasting for her - so public and ugly. I feel for her. He's an idiot if he really didn't tell her the truth as lies will always come out.

Comment by Missy on October 14 15:17

Gwen you are amazing - you have had other things to deal with in your relationship but from a public point of view you have dealt with them very well.
Keep smiling Gwen and be happy in your life whatever you do.
Xxx
Comment by JuzR on October 14 18:55

I don't think experimenting when you're 17 can really be considered to be an 'affair', can it?! And maybe if people weren't so judgemental then you wouldn't find spouses that have done their best to fit in with 'normal' people running off later with somebody of the same gender; they'd be able to have a same sex relationship without losing so called 'friends', family or being harrassed and attacked in the street. It was national Coming Out Day on 12 October, just out of interest.
Comment by Constantine on October 14 20:08