In the 1950s and 1960s, Rock Hudson was Hollywood’s go-to leading man for romantic comedies. Hudson’s 1955 picture “All That Heaven Allows” was one of many in which he appeared and won praise from critics. Hudson’s attractiveness, charisma, and acting skills made him one of the most in-demand performers in Hollywood at the time.As one of the first out homosexual performers in the industry, Hudson also had a major impact on the culture of Hollywood and helped pave the way for greater acceptance of LGBTQ people in the entertainment industry and beyond.