Richard Chamberlain: secret love for Martin Rabbett and his career
30 march 2025 в 20:50
Richard Chamberlain had a loving relationship with his partner Martin Rabbett for decades. The late film and television actor did not confirm his sexual orientation until the publication of his memoir «Shattered Love» in 2003, but Richard noted that it was an open secret within his inner circle and in Hollywood. During a 2014 interview with The New York Times, the Golden Globe winner admitted that he was expected to maintain his image as a «heterosexual heartthrob».
«When you grow up in the 30s, 40s, and 50s, being gay is not just difficult, it’s simply impossible. You can’t do it», - Richard told the publication. He said he learned that «being gay is the worst thing you can imagine. I assumed that there was something terribly wrong with me. And even becoming famous and all that, it was still there».
Nevertheless, Richard found love with Martin, and they remained close until the end of his life. Learn more about their past relationship below.
Originally from Beverly Hills, California, Richard achieved his first success when he landed the role of Dr. James Kildare in the TV series «Dr. Kildare». He then became one of the most respected television actors, winning several Golden Globe awards for his performances in «Shogun» and «Thorn Birds».
Maintaining his status as a TV star, Richard played several notable film roles. Among his most famous projects were «The Three Musketeers», - «The Four Musketeers», - and «The Return of the Musketeers», - as well as «Solomon's Chess» and «The Lost City of Gold». Richard also became the first actor to portray Jason Bourne in the 1988 TV movie «The Bourne Identity».
No, Richard did not marry, but he was in a long-term relationship with Martin from 1977 until they stopped living together in the early 2010s.
According to his IMDb page, Martin is an actor, producer, and writer. Although he and Richard apparently parted ways at some point, Martin’s IMDb indicates that he is a «longtime companion» of the «Dr. Kildare» almanac, and they «have been together for over 40 years».
During Richard’s 2014 interview with The New York Times, the «Shogun» almanac revealed that he had returned to Los Angeles and left Hawaii, where he and Martin had lived for 30 years.
«We no longer live together, and we have become better friends than ever», - Richard said. «So I’m doing what I advise people who are married, etc., to take another house».
Martin provided a statement to Variety regarding the death of his late partner in March 2025. «Our beloved Richard is now with the angels», - the statement read. «He is free and soaring to those we love before us. How lucky we were to meet such a wonderful and loving soul. Love never dies. And our love under his wings lifts him to his next great adventure».
No, Richard did not have children
«When you grow up in the 30s, 40s, and 50s, being gay is not just difficult, it’s simply impossible. You can’t do it», - Richard told the publication. He said he learned that «being gay is the worst thing you can imagine. I assumed that there was something terribly wrong with me. And even becoming famous and all that, it was still there».
Nevertheless, Richard found love with Martin, and they remained close until the end of his life. Learn more about their past relationship below.
Originally from Beverly Hills, California, Richard achieved his first success when he landed the role of Dr. James Kildare in the TV series «Dr. Kildare». He then became one of the most respected television actors, winning several Golden Globe awards for his performances in «Shogun» and «Thorn Birds».
Maintaining his status as a TV star, Richard played several notable film roles. Among his most famous projects were «The Three Musketeers», - «The Four Musketeers», - and «The Return of the Musketeers», - as well as «Solomon's Chess» and «The Lost City of Gold». Richard also became the first actor to portray Jason Bourne in the 1988 TV movie «The Bourne Identity».
No, Richard did not marry, but he was in a long-term relationship with Martin from 1977 until they stopped living together in the early 2010s.
According to his IMDb page, Martin is an actor, producer, and writer. Although he and Richard apparently parted ways at some point, Martin’s IMDb indicates that he is a «longtime companion» of the «Dr. Kildare» almanac, and they «have been together for over 40 years».
During Richard’s 2014 interview with The New York Times, the «Shogun» almanac revealed that he had returned to Los Angeles and left Hawaii, where he and Martin had lived for 30 years.
«We no longer live together, and we have become better friends than ever», - Richard said. «So I’m doing what I advise people who are married, etc., to take another house».
Martin provided a statement to Variety regarding the death of his late partner in March 2025. «Our beloved Richard is now with the angels», - the statement read. «He is free and soaring to those we love before us. How lucky we were to meet such a wonderful and loving soul. Love never dies. And our love under his wings lifts him to his next great adventure».
No, Richard did not have children
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