Sherman Hemsley : I thought he was married to a younger woman.

I thought he was married to a younger woman.

Some sources have reported that Sherman Hemsley wasn't married and didn't have any children. I remember around the time he was on "Amen," it was reported that he was dating a much younger woman. A few years after that, I read that they were happily married.

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Nope, he never married.

His private life was, well... private. There has been much talk of a long-term relationship with another man but, as far as I know, Mr. Hemsley never "came out" to the public.

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I just read an article saying his beloved partner was/is 56 Flora Enchinton, and they'd been together since before he made it big on "The Jeffersons".

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Yeah, I also read he was with that Hispanic lady. After Amen ended he went on a music tour and had these hot girls as backup dancers. If he were gay he would've had guys as backup dancers! I really doubt he was gay!

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I bet if someone asked Marla she would say he wasn't gay.

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I personally feel like Sherman was gay as there is a lot of evidence supporting this; but regarding what you said about asking Marla Gibbs about Sherman's sexuality I don't think she would say "no" and I don't think she'd say "yes" either because she is Sherman's good friend and respected his right to privacy. Plus, let's be honest, that's a tacky question to ask someone. Sherman led a private life and I don't think it's any of our business. He was a hilarious, talented and nice man and that's all that should matter.

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I really doubt Sherman was gay otherwise he wouldn't be hanging around all those sexy backup dancers!

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Gay guys are constantly hanging around attractive women. Ricky Martin is one of the best examples of that. Just cause they have attractive females dancing doesn't mean they're straight.

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Also, Sherman's singing career was short-lived and the dancers were part of his onstage gimmick.

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Maybe but I'd like to see more proof that he was gay. I wonder what Marla Gibbs thinks?

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dude, he was gay.

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The woman he lived with in El Paso was only a friend, not a girlfriend.
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