LOS ANGELES TIMES – ENTERTAINMENT SECTION

December 5th, 2022

Public Shocked to Learn of Long-Term Relationship Between Bette Porter and Tina Kennard.

In a stunning revelation, it has been confirmed that actresses Bette Porter and Tina Kennard have been in a long-term relationship for the past two decades. The news has sent shockwaves through Hollywood and left fans reeling with surprise.

The news first came to light with the release of Bette Porter’s tell-all memoir, ”In My Own Words: The Life and Loves of Bette Porter,” written by the actress’s long-life friend and TV personality, Alice Pieszecki. In it, Porter details her tumultuous love life, including her secret relationship with Kennard and the difficulties they faced due to societal pressures and Hollywood homophobia.

Porter, 65, and Kennard, 61, first met on the set of the 1980s adaptation of ”Little Women. The film earned them Oscar nominations for both Best Actress in a Leading Role and Best Actress in a Supporting Role.

Sources close to the actresses have confirmed that Porter and Kennard’s relationship has been an on-again, off-again affair since they were both in their early 20s. While Porter came out publicly as a lesbian in the early 2000s, Kennard has been seen with men on and off over the years.

The revelation of their long-term relationship has come as a surprise to many in the entertainment industry, and has sparked much debate and discussion about the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in Hollywood. Some have praised Porter and Kennard for their courage in coming forward, while others have criticized them for keeping their relationship a secret for so long.

In a joint statement released to the press, Porter and Kennard said, ”We have always been open and honest with each other about our feelings, but we felt that we had to keep our relationship a secret in order to protect ourselves and our careers. We hope that by coming forward, we can inspire others to live their truth and be proud of who they are.”

The news has been met with mixed reactions, with some fans expressing shock and disbelief while others are celebrating the couple’s enduring love and commitment.

As the world reacts to this shocking revelation, one thing is clear: the love story between Bette Porter and Tina Kennard is a testament to the enduring power of love and the strength of the human spirit.