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Liza Minnelli Admits She Couldn't Process Catching First Husband Peter Allen In Bed With a Man - 'This Was a Betrayal of Our Marital Intimacy' · Fresh Intelligence

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  [SPEAKER_00]: Liza Manelli has revealed the heartbreaking moment her first marriage fell apart in her memoir.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: wait till you hear this.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: The 79-year-old legendary entertainer recounts discovering her husband, Peter Allen, in bed with another man.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: This was a betrayal of our marital intimacy, Manelli writes in the memoir.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Our deepest trust in each other, and at first I couldn't process it.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: It was impossible for my heart to absorb what my eyes had seen.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: The situation unfolded suddenly.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: After she walked in, the other man hastily dressed and left, leaving Maneli in shock.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: When Alan approached her, they both broke down in tears.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: He felt terrible and told me for the first time, Liza, I love you more than anyone in the world than I'm gay.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: She shares.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: The disclosure was shocking to Maneli, as their relationship seems strong.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: She described their marriage as having an active and very fulfilling sexual life.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: However, Allen revealed his attraction to man and admitted he had tried but could not remain monogamous.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: It was a fact of his life and now mine.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: She reflects, despite the betrayal, Manelli notes that they still felt an enormous love for each other and neither wanted the marriage to end.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Manelli and Allen met through her mother, Judy Garland.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: and quickly became engaged in 1965, marrying two years later, during their engagement.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Manelli had a brief affair with French singer Charles Osnovore, admitting, I loved him.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: I also loved Peter Allen.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Was life a delicious confusion?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Did I follow my heart?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Guilty is charged.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: The couple ultimately divorced in 1974, but maintained a genuine love and respect for each other in the years that followed.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Manelli credits Allen with helping her process childhood trauma and writing beautiful songs inspired by their relationship.
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