Cary Grant's daughter, Jennifer Grant, has spoken out to dispel rumors about her father's sexuality. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Jennifer addressed the speculation surrounding her father's sexual orientation, stating that she never saw anything to indicate that he was anything other than straight. She acknowledged that there had been hate mail suggesting that her father was homosexual, but she firmly stated that she would have stood up for him if that were the case. Jennifer emphasized that her father had gay friends and there was nothing to be ashamed of. She admitted that there may have been affairs earlier in his life, but she wasn't there to witness them.

Cary Grant, one of Hollywood's most famous leading men, starred in iconic films such as "His Girl Friday" and "The Philadelphia Story." Throughout his career, he charmed audiences with his debonair looks and impeccable acting skills. However, rumors surrounding his sexuality have persisted for years, with speculations of him being gay or bisexual. One documentary even claimed that Grant had a long-time relationship with Australian costume designer Orry-Kelly.

Jennifer Grant, who is the executive producer of the BritBox biographical series "Archie," based on Dyan Cannon's memoir about her relationship with Cary Grant, defended her father's sexuality. In an interview with The Guardian, she stated that she never saw any hint of her father being flirtatious with men. She believes that if he had been gay, she would have picked up on it, but she emphasized that she wouldn't have cared either way. Jennifer expressed that her father was charming and had great friendships, but he just wasn't flirtatious with men.

The limited series “Archie” delves into Cary Grant's personal life, including his childhood and his relationships. Grant, born Archibald “Archie” Alexander Leach, had a tumultuous upbringing, with his father placing his mother in an asylum when he was just 11 years old and telling him that she had died. This traumatic experience led Grant to find solace on the stage as an acrobat and eventually pursue a career in acting. He sailed to America and worked in vaudeville before making it big in Hollywood.

Despite his success in his career and his numerous relationships with women, Grant struggled with the fear of becoming a father. Jennifer explained that her father had a tough time growing up, with an abusive alcoholic father and a mother who was taken away from him. But once Grant became a father himself, Jennifer believes that it freed him and he embraced his role as a parent. She acknowledged that her father had devoted himself entirely to being a father and did a great job.

Jennifer shared that her father was proud of his British heritage and introduced her to British culture through movies and food. She also revealed that her grandmother, Elsie, had been unfairly labeled as “mad” when in reality, she had lost her son and was abandoned by her husband. Jennifer wanted to shed light on her grandmother's story and how it impacted her father and his relationships with women.

Reflecting on her parents' love story, Jennifer described her mother, Dyan Cannon, as wild and free-spirited, while her father was reserved and private. Despite their differences, Jennifer believes that there was love between them, and over time, her mother has come back to a loving space with her ex-husband.

Jennifer fondly remembers her time with her father, including teaching him to do The Bump dance at an Elton John concert. She described him as a thoughtful and kind man, a true gentleman. Jennifer hopes that people will take away from her father's story that they can create themselves and be wonderful human beings.

The BritBox series "Archie," in which Cary Grant is portrayed by Jason Isaacs, is now available for streaming.