Billionaire Media Mogul Barry Diller Comes Out in Memoir

Barry Diller, the 83-year-old billionaire media mogul and husband to fashion icon Diane von Fürstenberg, has publicly come out as queer ahead of his memoir release, "Who Knew." While Diller identifies as bisexual and has had a long-lasting passionate relationship with von Fürstenberg, he also acknowledges having had relationships with men, naming notable figures such as Broadway director Michael Bennett and actor Joe Holland. Diller revealed that he was aware of his sexuality from a young age but feared public exposure due to societal stigmas and potential career repercussions, describing his earlier years as filled with fear and secrecy. Despite the complexity of his sexual identity, Diller emphasizes the deep love and unique bond he shares with von Fürstenberg, who has supported his revelation and highlighted their decades-long history of love and honesty. His memoir and media interviews reflect on evolving attitudes toward sexual identity and the relief found in today's more fluid understanding of sexuality. Diller’s coming out challenges traditional narratives about sexuality, demonstrating that love and identity can coexist in multifaceted ways.