There are countless theories about John F. Kennedy (JFK) that have surfaced since his assassination, ranging from political conspiracies to personal secrets. But one particular theory is lowkey one of our favorites—it suggests that JFK might have been more queer than we ever imagined.
John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, was assassinated on November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas. He was riding in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza when he was shot by Lee Harvey Oswald (or so the official story goes—because let’s be real, the conspiracy theories about his death could fill a whole other article).
His assassination shocked the world, and ever since, people have been obsessed with uncovering every hidden detail about his life. And this theory it’s definitely one of the spiciest.
Who Was Lem Billings, JFK’s Alleged Secret Lover?
Enter Kirk LeMoyne “Lem” Billings, JFK’s longtime bestie. The two met in 1933 at Choate Rosemary Hall, a prestigious prep school in Connecticut, and quickly became inseparable. While JFK went on to become president, Billings remained a constant figure in his life.
He even had his own room in the White House, something that reportedly annoyed Jackie Kennedy to no end. Oh, and did we mention that Billings was openly gay?
According to multiple sources, including biographer Jerry Oppenheimer, their friendship may have gone beyond just late-night chats and inside jokes. Some claim it was a full-blown love affair that lasted for decades.
John F. Kennedy and Lem Billings Love Letters
One of the wildest pieces of evidence? A love note Billings allegedly wrote to JFK—on a piece of toilet paper. Now, most people would be mortified if their best friend confessed their feelings this way, but JFK?
His response was iconic: “Please don’t write to me on toilet paper anymore. I’m not that kind of boy.”
But according to some sources, his stance on the situation may have softened over time. Lawrence J. Quirk, author of The Kennedys in Hollywood, claimed that Billings later confided in him about the nature of their relationship, saying it did include sexual encounters, with JFK always being the one on the receiving end.
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Oppenheimer also wrote that Billings’ love for JFK never wavered, from their school years to the day of Kennedy’s assassination. Even JFK’s father, Joe Kennedy, reportedly had suspicions about their closeness, but the Kennedy family still welcomed Billings as one of their own. After JFK’s tragic death, Billings was said to be “probably the saddest of the Kennedy ‘widows’.”
Now, was JFK actually in love with Lem Billings? Did they have a secret romance, or was it just an incredibly close friendship? We’ll probably never know for sure. History has a way of keeping its biggest secrets hidden.
But remember, this is just a theory, and while it’s fascinating, we can’t say for sure if it was true. One thing’s for sure, though—we love a good theory that shakes up history.
