On August 18, 2008, Page Six in the New York Post printed a rumor stating that a male summer 2008 movie star who is secretly gay broke into his ex-lover's apartment and raped him. The actor reportedly paid the ex-lover $500,000 in hush money to prevent the story from becoming public.New York Post: Just Asking
Original Blind Item
"WHICH hunk in a summer movie is a violent, closeted homosexual? The heartthrob snuck into his ex's apartment a few months ago and raped him so violently, the ex ended up in the hospital - and the actor paid him $500,000 to keep his mouth shut..."—New York PostNew York Post: Just Asking
Gawker Poll
The gossip blog Gawker conducted a poll that unscientifically and unsubstantially narrowed the list to three suspects: Christian Bale, Will Smith and James Franco. Voters chose Franco.Gawker: The people have spoken...(August 22, 2008)
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Fast Facts
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The story appeared as a "Blind Item" on Page Six of the New York PostNew York Post: Just Asking
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Virtually every 2008 summer male movie star has been suspected of the rumored crime
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No evidence or proof has been presented; story is currently considered hearsay
