Did Monica know?
Do you think that Monica knew that Shy was gay? And how do you think the marriage worked out?
She was probably quite sheltered, given the times and the fact she was approved by his management. Anyone too shocking would not get past his new PR team, given his wholesome image and the fact he was famous enough for the press to go hunting for scandal in his wife's past. As far as I see it the options are;
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She had no idea she was marrying a gay man. She may have been innocent enough not to recognise the lack of any genuine desire from him and naive enough to mistake that lack of desire for his being a gentleman ( "He respects me too much to try to go too far, he's waiting for marriage" etc.)
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She knew and married him anyway because she loved him / idolised him / thought she could fix him.
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She knew and wasn't anywhere near as sweet and innocent as she looked, but was happy to marry into fame and money. This option could include her being placed on his arm by his management and promised a house, money and life of of her own with only token time together. Presumably on the understanding she kept any dalliances discreet.
From what little we see / hear about her, my inclination is number one, but I admit I'm intrigued by option three. If it had been a been a new girlfriend from since Midge left the tour I'd definitely be thinking three!
Posted Dec 3, 2025, 1:42 AM UTC