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26 Rare Pics Of Freddie Mercury And His Boyfriend From 1980s Reveal The Unseen Side Of Him
Now regarded as a gay icon, Farrokh Bulsara, more widely known as Freddie Mercury mostly kept his sexuality and relationships secret. Maybe that's why when you look at these candid photos of the famous singer and his last boyfriend Jim Hutton, you can't help but feel a sense of intimacy that reveals the real beauty of the gay couple's love.
The Queen vocalist began seeing hairdresser Jim Hutton in the mid-1980s, but the start of their relationship was rocky. Freddie approached Jim on two different occasions at a club, and both could be considered unsuccessful. It wasn't until the two met a third time at the same club (about two years after the initial chat) that Mercury's persistence won Hutton over and the two got together.
im moved into Garden Lodge with Freddie about two years later and stayed together until the artist's death in 1991. Once diagnosed with AIDS, Mercury even offered his partner an exit on their relationship, but he declined. "I love you, Freddie," Jim recalled his own words in a documentary. "I'm not going anywhere." And he didn't - Hutton nursed the love of his life and was there when Freddie released his last breath.
Scroll down for the heartwarming photos of a genuine relationship between the famous musician and the love of his life below.
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Featherica 8 years ago
The only triggering thing in those pics is the same mustache on both of them X)
Robert Kincaid 8 years ago
To BAD THEY felt at that time that they had to HIDE THEIR LOVE...THEY MADE A HANDSOME COUPLE..BOB IN OHIO USA
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Lucybaby 8 years ago
I just love to see people happy, especially gay people bc they are my favorite <3
Kati 8 years ago
I know you didn't mean that but it sounds like you treat gay people like puppies. "They're my favorite".
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Lorena Laniuk 8 years ago
That`s a awesome name for a kitty - well done !!!
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Pani Nimia 8 years ago
I have never seen Freddie in such a situation. He does not have to play the frontman and the star, he is just calm and happy. Wonderful look of a happy and peaceful man in his own house.
Lorena Laniuk 8 years ago
The kitty is MUCH happier here - better photo than the first one - awesome - hope it was in a frame at his house
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Rizzo Razz 8 years ago
That's just Freddie's natural face. Just a closed lip smile. You can see it in other photos as well
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Stephenie Barrett 8 years ago
I think the black and white photo shows their love better than the color photo just before it. Pure love, no color to detract from
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Cheryl Birkhimer 8 years ago
Must be @ the British Derby, horse race. In Queen Eluzabeth's circle. Pun intended. Hats are derigueur..
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Louise Binion 8 years ago
I am so very happy that Freddie and Jim found each other. They stayed in love and TOGETHER for several years. Jim took care of his LOVER when he was bedridden and before.
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DT Waterfill 8 years ago
What a stupid insensitive thing to say, Nigel Brown. Do you shame cancer victims and diabetics too?
Tricia Baughman 8 years ago
I thought all people were educated about HIV and AIDS over the past 30 years! I didn't realize there were still ignorant, insensitive, cold and callous people weighing in on this subject! If you had been told in the 80's that HIV and AIDS were heterosexual diseases, would you have suddenly turned gay to save yourself??!!
Marieange Dobresk 8 years ago
When Freddie died he left everything...and I mean everything including the rights to his music...to his ex-girlfriend for always sticking by him. He was a brilliant man, and AIDS was new, so no one knew what was causing it before he got sick. I am sure, had he known, he would have done everything to be safe. I have nothing but respect for him
Sharon Mayhak 1 year ago
Were you around in the early 80s? They knew what was causing it. He was risky and didn't use condoms...he had sex with lots of men...no one knows when or where or from whom he contracted it but he had to deal with it. i'm not knocking him in any way. He was a gay man living the lifestyles. He was one of millions who no doubt wish he could have avoided it, Mary said because of drugs and alcohol he thougth it would never get him...sadly it did.
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Johanna-Nicollette Kidd 8 years ago
WoW, thats a much more private side of Freddie Merc&his Mate. Good stuff!
Cass Master 8 years ago
Freddie was actually bisexual and engaged to a woman before his death. Still the greatest voice in rock and roll of all time.
Sharon Mayhak 1 year ago
Freddie and Mary were long over by 1976...he died in '91. They were friends, She said he was gay...maybe she was the one who actually knew or maybe he just never wanted to admit it.
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Meaghan Susman 8 years ago
It is worth it and obviously you have never known it's true form
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Jay Nash 8 years ago
Freddy always said that even though he was gay he could never Love a man like he Loved Mary Austin and he considered Mary his common law Wife ,leaving the bulk of his Estate to Mary including his home and all future royalties to come.... Jim passed awysin2001.
JP 6 years ago
Because he loved her like a sister. He was in love with Jim.
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Holly Styles-Brazzale 8 years ago
Their relationship changed, I wouldn't say it deteriorated. They stayed best of friends his entire life.
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P.Brux FHell 8 years ago
He looked good in jeans. He looked good white pants and yellow jackets. He looked good in women's clothes. And he looked good in pressed pants. You were the real king of rock, Freddie. King & Queen!
Francine Nelson 6 years ago
He had such respect in everything he did and in my book that's the best gift you can give a Mother after all good upbringing .what a proud Mother he had to bad there isn't more men like Freddie .. You are missed on earth good man RIP
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Anda Trifan 2 years ago
Is a screenshot, and Freddie was drugged by Prenter on this party ....he even doesn't remember what he did
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Friedlander Rosenzweig 8 years ago
He's just looking at the camera and you can tell he is thinking "I just love this sh*t, I am soooooooo lucky to be here now." I wish he still was...
Sophie Tucker 7 years ago
Such a handsome devil! Loved the overbite. At least he was happy then and we still have his amazing music.
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jims laughing cos Freddie has farted and pretended it wasn't him and blaming it on the camera man
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Anda Trifan 2 years ago
Just a screenshot.... he didn't want to take a pic with that b@stard in his back side
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Brandy Grote 8 years ago
Did he ever sing to his lover? Or was every single concert directed at him?
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Anda Trifan 2 years ago
During or after...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣...omg Freddie prepared to enter at live aid and that b@stard argued with Freddie
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Anda Trifan 2 years ago
No dear... I was born yo love you is for a woman that song and here is a screenshot and Freddie was drugged at that party ,he even didn't remember what he did....he declared this in interview and Prenter recognized he gave that drug
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Jay Nash 8 years ago
I'm a Straight Male, and have no problem with a persons orientation, if your gay god bless you,,, Freddy was more than a Gay Man he was a dear ,Sweet , Soul , never did you hear Anybody Attack him on any level he was loved by all who came in contact with him !!!! That's powerful !!! When the world lost Freddy it lost a true Friend and a talent that was hard to challenge he could have changed the world of music had he lived ... I was fortunate enough to see Queen 4 X over the years and to meet Freddy at a meet n Greet in Kansas City No. In1978 he shook my hand then gave me a big hug saying I just love Big men Darling !!! No it wasn't a come on but it was at that point I knew he was Gay, ..... The world is going to miss a lot with Freddy's passing and I personally will miss this warn Talented powerhouse of a performed. R.I.P FREDDY 😇😇😇
Lorena Laniuk 8 years ago
Kind words Jay - I so agree.......I feel he was the best singer and front man EVER - oh, and Robert Plant - A tie for me......
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Mark Fergel 8 years ago
In the middle of reading a F. Mercury biography right now. Some interesting information. Read an article recently with an interview of Brian May. He commented that near the end, it got so bad for Freddie that he had to have a foot amputated. Such a sad loss for the music world. Miss you Freddie.
Mishte Tine 8 years ago
AIDS took my father. He participated in clinical trials at Yale/Nathan Smith and i took him to every appointment. I believe that his doing this is the reason why AIDS is no longer a fatal disease. Bohemian Rhapsody is the most clarifying heart wrenching song... I love you, Papa
Mari Bradford 8 years ago
Freddie Murcury was not bisexual he just had a hard time accepting being gay and struggled with it so he did have a long time gf . Once he accepted himself she became his best friend. She was the one that nursed him mostly in his worst times. He also left most of his estate to her. I think he was a musical genius and deeply troubled soul, I have read everything I can about him and his life that's where I get my information.
Mari Bradford 8 years ago
I know I spelled name wrong, i was doing it quickly and didn't proofread 😕
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Louiiiise 8 years ago
Love Queen and love Freddie and dearly miss his magical presence and talent. But... these are private and intimate pictures and should have stayed private, being fans isn't an excuse for being voyeurists. Whoever "leaked" these photos, I'm not convinced it was the right choice.
Simon Kwan 8 years ago
I appreciate seeing the personal intimacy and the love they shared. These pics show Freddie the person and not just the stage persona.
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Johnathan Hatton 8 years ago
You mean the guy everyone already knew was awesome, gentle, and genuinely a nice guy is awesome, gentle, and genuinely a nice guy? No one will believe this unseen awesome, gentle, and genuinely a nice guy side of him! There's nothing unseen about these photos tbh.
Mark Fergel 8 years ago
In the middle of reading a F. Mercury biography right now. Some interesting information. Read an article recently with an interview of Brian May. He commented that near the end, it got so bad for Freddie that he had to have a foot amputated. Such a sad loss for the music world. Miss you Freddie.
Mishte Tine 8 years ago
AIDS took my father. He participated in clinical trials at Yale/Nathan Smith and i took him to every appointment. I believe that his doing this is the reason why AIDS is no longer a fatal disease. Bohemian Rhapsody is the most clarifying heart wrenching song... I love you, Papa
Mari Bradford 8 years ago
Freddie Murcury was not bisexual he just had a hard time accepting being gay and struggled with it so he did have a long time gf . Once he accepted himself she became his best friend. She was the one that nursed him mostly in his worst times. He also left most of his estate to her. I think he was a musical genius and deeply troubled soul, I have read everything I can about him and his life that's where I get my information.
Mari Bradford 8 years ago
I know I spelled name wrong, i was doing it quickly and didn't proofread 😕
Load More Replies... Louiiiise 8 years ago
Love Queen and love Freddie and dearly miss his magical presence and talent. But... these are private and intimate pictures and should have stayed private, being fans isn't an excuse for being voyeurists. Whoever "leaked" these photos, I'm not convinced it was the right choice.
Simon Kwan 8 years ago
I appreciate seeing the personal intimacy and the love they shared. These pics show Freddie the person and not just the stage persona.
Load More Replies... Johnathan Hatton 8 years ago
You mean the guy everyone already knew was awesome, gentle, and genuinely a nice guy is awesome, gentle, and genuinely a nice guy? No one will believe this unseen awesome, gentle, and genuinely a nice guy side of him! There's nothing unseen about these photos tbh.
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