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Please enter a legitimate e-mail handle. Having bother? Click on right here. Mae West, a Hollywood intercourse image of the Nineteen Thirties, was in her 60s when she launched into a “passionate affair” with 21-year-old Richard DuBois — nevertheless it was her closely muscled lover who finally walked away.”By all accounts from the individuals who had been there, it was, on the very least, a passionate affair,” creator Michael Gregg Michaud instructed Fox Information Digital. “This was 1954… There was a few 40-year age distinction right here… She favored younger males. Nevertheless it was additionally a part of the parable she labored so arduous to create about herself.””She wished to be often known as a global intercourse image, and she or he was going to do all the pieces to maintain that title,” Michaud shared. “She introduced herself in a really attractive approach. She surrounded herself with very attractive males. Richard was considered one of them. However she left an enduring impression on him.”MAE WEST’S ASSISTANT SAYS ‘30S SEX SYMBOL WASN’T A FAN OF NUDITY IN FILMS Mae West is seen right here in 1932. In her later years, the Hollywood star saved her love life piping sizzling. (John Kobal Basis/Getty Pictures)Michaud has written a brand new e-book concerning the basic Hollywood star, “Mae West and Her Adonises.” It focuses on her later years when she hit the nightclub circuit and carried out alongside a sea of Herculean boy toys who shortly grew to become lovers when the curtains went down.”That is my third e-book about Mae West,” Michaud defined. “She had a really lengthy and productive life. There are a number of biographies already written about her, however I wished to deal with this one facet of her life, which has by no means been totally explored earlier than. “I wished to dig deep into her nightclub acts and the way they had been perceived by the general public. Sure, she was making films, however she wished to hit the street. And she or he by no means let her age restrict her in how she introduced herself. She didn’t suppose there was something previous a few attractive lady.” Michael Gregg Michaud’s new e-book, “Mae West & Her Adonises,” is now accessible. (BearManor Media)It was in 1954 when West heated up Las Vegas with a nightclub act. On the time, Hollywood was censoring her saucy screenplays with a heavy stroke, inflicting her as soon as scorching movie profession to chill down, Life journal reported.So West did what she knew greatest — surrounded herself with Chippendales in loincloths and never a lot else on stage.It was there that she met DuBois.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Richard DuBois was a sought-after bodybuilder and physique mannequin when he started working for Mae West. (Michael Gregg Michaud)”All anyone has to do is take a look at an image of him on the web,” Michaud chuckled. “He was a very good-looking younger man with an much more extraordinary physique. After she first laid eyes on him, she instantly featured him on her present, proper from the very starting. It didn’t take lengthy for him to specific an curiosity in her.” Richard “Dick” DuBois, left, winner of the Mr. America title, is proven with Debbie Reynolds and Steve Reeves throughout the filming of “Athena.” (Getty Pictures)DuBois, who was topped Mr. USA in 1957, was praised for his “good biceps” and “well-proportioned determine,” the Los Angeles Occasions reported. Earlier than becoming a member of West, he was a sought-after physique mannequin who received the Novice Athletic Union Mr. America bodybuilding contest, the outlet shared.In line with Michaud, DuBois was shy when West ordered him to flex his muscle tissues upon their first assembly. Nonetheless, he obeyed. Mae West wrote that Richard DuBois’ physique was paying homage to a Greek god. (Michael Gregg Michaud)West would later write that DuBois’ physique was paying homage to a Greek god, making him “unforgettable.”In line with Michaud, DuBois’ boyish infatuation shortly morphed into “a bodily relationship” with West.”He was very smitten together with her,” Michaud defined. “However for Mae, it was all bodily. She wasn’t on the lookout for a boyfriend. They maintained a bodily relationship, however she didn’t have an emotional relationship with him. Normally with males, as soon as they start to specific any emotional curiosity in her, it was a turnoff. That wasn’t what she wished.”LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Mae West was in her 60s when she launched into a “passionate affair” with 21-year-old Richard DuBois. (Michael Gregg Michaud)”She actually favored him, nevertheless it was [more of an] fascinating association for her,” Michaud added.In line with the e-book, West had no real interest in DuBois “aside from intercourse.” And to maintain herself occupied, she reached out to a former lover, champion wrestler Vincent Lopez.”He traveled from his residence in Mexico and joined her in Hollywood days earlier than her departure for Nevada,” Michaud wrote. “She organized for him to accompany her within the capability of escort and private supervisor. Lopez took that to imply that his prime job was to maintain the muscle boys away from West — a lot to DuBois’ chagrin.” Mae West is seen right here with Vincent Lopez to her proper, and a Sahara resort govt to her left. (Michael Gregg Michaud)In the meantime, West was decided to maintain incomes massive bucks. In line with the e-book, West’s wage was a whopping $12,500 every week. DuBois was paid $500 every week, whereas among the different muscle males had been paid $200.”The troupe performed two exhibits an evening — at 8 p.m. and a couple of a.m. — seven days every week, with three exhibits on Fridays and Saturdays,” the e-book outlined.DuBois’ film star appears caught the eye of audiences. Nevertheless it was West alone he had his eye on.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Mickey Hargitay, who labored for Mae West, went on to marry one other blonde bombshell, Jayne Mansfield, in 1958. They welcomed daughter (and “Regulation & Order” star) Mariska in 1964. The couple divorced that 12 months. (Night Customary/Getty Pictures)Competitors was fierce.”Mickey Hargitay joined the present as a muscle man,” Michaud instructed Fox Information Digital about actress Mariska Hargitay’s father. “That started some little bit of rivalry there as a result of Mickey was seeking to get forward in present enterprise. Nevertheless it was Mae West’s former boyfriend, Vincent Lopez… [who] did his greatest to maintain her away from DuBois. It didn’t work, nevertheless it nonetheless bothered DuBois.” Richard DuBois, left, ultimately left showbiz to serve God. (Getty Pictures)Within the e-book, Michaud wrote: “Behind the scenes, private dramas matched the comedy present on stage. West cleverly deliberate her sexual assignations with DuBois within the resort the place all of them stayed, avoiding the watchful eye of Vincent Lopez. She demanded intimate time with love-sick Mr. America each night time. The star was within the temper for intercourse, however Dick DuBois was within the temper for love. He believed he had fallen in love together with her.” Richard DuBois believed he was falling in love with Mae West. The actress had different plans. (Michael Gregg Michaud)”DuBois continued to see West each night time after the final present,” Michaud continued. “Even when he was drained and in determined want of relaxation, he was summoned to her room. His frustration together with her disinterest in something besides intercourse usually had him pacing the resort hallways, speaking to himself. He was nonetheless very jealous of any time she spent with Lopez, however to maintain the peace, she assured him that nothing romantic was happening.”DuBois ultimately “fell into despair.” Whereas West was desirous to proceed taking part in “their sexual recreation” away from Lopez’s watchful eyes, DuBois had had sufficient.”He gave her an ultimatum,” Michaud instructed Fox Information Digital. “He mentioned, ‘Both Vincent Lopez goes, or I’ll go.’ She saved Vincent Lopez. There have been solely a few weeks left on the tour, however DuBois left… Vincent tried to maintain all of the muscle males, or anybody for that matter, away from her after they weren’t on stage.ELIZABETH TAYLOR ‘NEVER LOVED’ EDDIE FISHER, REGRETTED MARRYING SINGER AFTER AFFAIR: ‘FRIGGIN’ AWFUL MISTAKE’ Richard DuBois gave Mae West an ultimatum. He finally walked away. (Getty Pictures)”Richard was very threatened by that. He felt that it was Vincent Lopez who was interfering essentially the most. Mae instructed Richard that she’d recognized Vincent for therefore a few years, that he was a loyal pal, and she or he simply didn’t wish to dump him on the finish of the tour… Mae didn’t need Richard to go, nevertheless it was disappointing for him.””Mickey Hargitay was promoted,” mentioned Michaud. “And Mae West grew to become keen on one other muscle man, Chuck Krauser. It was not simply bodily, however emotionally. They started a relationship.””When it got here to Richard DuBois, Mae West thought of him as one of many bodily wonders of the world,” Michaud continued. “Whenever you take a look at him, you possibly can see why he can be very interesting. However he wished extra.” Mae West is seen right here surrounded by “The Strongest Males within the World” on the Lodge Sahara in Las Vegas. (Getty Pictures)DuBois went on to seek out love. In 1960, he married and had a son. He later took on a very totally different function — that of evangelist.”He retired from bodybuilding and have become a minister,” mentioned Michaud. “And he stayed a minister… till he died… [But] he was at all times respectful of Mae West. He gave one interview later in life and mentioned that he felt there wasn’t something contradictory about being a muscle man and showing on stage in a bikini backside. He mentioned, ‘I feel it helped put together me to be a minister.’ He was a really fascinating fellow, however a captivating determine.”Michaud wrote that for the final 19 years of his life, DuBois was the pastor of the Gospel Lighthouse church in Santa Monica, California. He died in 2007 at age 74.ROCK HUDSON’S WIFE SECRETLY RECORDED GAY CONFESSION FOR PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR, BOOK CLAIMS Mae West, together with her companion Chuck Krauser, waves to followers in July 1956. (Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Pictures)As for West, she modified Krauser’s title to the extra interesting Paul Novak. It caught for the remainder of her life. She died in 1980 at age 87. Mae West and date Paul Novak attend the 1977 After Darkish Awards on the Beverly Wilshire Lodge in Beverly Hills, California, on Could 12, 1977. (Ron Galella/Ron Galella Assortment through Getty Pictures)”Paul was together with her… till her loss of life,” mentioned Michaud. “… He was her protector, her fixed escort and companion after they went out… Paul took superb care of her. He was an excellent prepare dinner, and he watched her eating regimen very intently and helped her keep in form with barbells, dumbbells and a stationary bicycle. “It was an fascinating match… I imagine she was pleased with that association.”