Barry Diller admitted to being gay at the age of 83, Shared thoughts on marriage with Diane von Furstenberg
Media veteran and IAC Inc. chairman Barry Diller revealed his sexuality and accepted that he is gay. This announcement by him is surprising at the age of 83 after having had a long and lovely relationship with fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg. In his upcoming memoir ‘Who Knew’, he has revealed that he is gay. This revelation not only reflects his personal journey of Barry but also shows the changing definitions of modern love and sexuality.
A unique love affair with Diane von Furstenberg
Barry Diller has written in his book ‘Who Knew’ that he has had romantic relationships with men in his life. At the same time he also admitted that Diane von Furstenberg was the only woman he truly loved. The relationship between the two started in 1974 and he describes it as the “miracle” and “foundation” of his life.
Diller has emphasized in his memoir that human emotions and attraction are not always in one direction. He said that he has always been attracted to men, but his love and respect for Diane was extraordinary.
Separation and Reunion
Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg separated their paths in 1981, but later reunited in 1991 before getting married in 2001. Diller accepted that their relationship was very special for him, even though their sexuality was different.
He appreciates the kind of open thinking that has developed about sexuality in today’s times. He said, “In the earlier times, people were expected to have only one kind of relationship, but now people have started understanding that love and attraction can take many forms. This is a relief.”
What else is special in the memoir ‘Who Knew’?
Barry Diller book ‘Who Knew’, releasing on May 20, not only revealed the secrets of his personal life but it is also about his journey in the media industry. He writes that his relationship with Diane was based on honesty, emotional connection and commitment, which made it so strong.
Diane von Furstenberg Supports to Diller’s Revelation
Diane von Furstenberg, who is herself a famous fashion icon, has fully supported Barry Diller gay revelation. She said that “truth and honesty in love are most important.” Although not much information has been given about the current relationship status of the two, there is no indication that they have separated.
Along with this personal revelation, a big news has also come out about Barry Diller’s company IAC Inc. According to reports, IAC wants to acquire Shari Redstone’s National Amusements Inc. If this deal goes through, IAC will gain control of Paramount Global, which was once led by Diller himself.
Interestingly, Diller had tried to buy Paramount in the 1990s, but was unsuccessful. If this deal is completed, it will prove to be another big turning point in his career.
Life journey of an influential personality
This memoir of Barry Diller not only reveals the depths of his personal life but also underlines his business successes and his contribution to the media world. He is a person who gave a new direction to companies like ABC, Paramount, Fox and QVC.
This book of his takes the readers into the depths of the mind of a person who always lived life by his own rules without caring about society. His journey is not only inspiring but it also forces the society to think that the definitions of love and sexuality keep changing with time.
Barry Diller gay revelation is certainly a watershed moment, especially when someone is so open about his sexuality at the age of 83. His story reminds us that love is beyond any one definition and how complex human emotions can be.
His ‘Who Knew’ will prove to be an important read not just for his fans but for all those who want to understand the depths of human relationships and self-discovery.
