How should Rock Hudson be remembered on his 100th birthday?
Rock Hudson at 100: A Legacy That Changed Hollywood Forever
Rock Hudson would have turned 100 years old today, marking a milestone in Hollywood and LGBTQ+ history. Born on November 17, 1925, Hudson rose to fame in the 1950s and 1960s as a beloved leading man in classic films like *Giant* and *Pillow Talk*. Beyond his movie stardom, Hudson made headlines in 1985 as one of the first celebrities to publicly acknowledge having AIDS — a revelation that brought global attention to the epidemic. His death became a turning point in how the world viewed the disease and the LGBTQ+ community. Today, as retrospectives and tributes pour in, his legacy is being reexamined not just for his cinematic impact but for his courage and cultural significance. As we mark the Rock Hudson centennial, his influence remains deeply felt across generations.
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- As a Hollywood icon and screen legend
- As a symbol of LGBTQ+ resilience and progress
- As a key figure in AIDS awareness
- All of the above
- Not sure