He was often seen as the mysterious one, leading to speculation that his reserved nature made him irresistible to women.
The Beatles swept the globe in the early 1960s, winning millions of fans’ hearts with their music and charisma. In the eyes of the media and their adoring public, each member of the legendary band developed a distinct identity.
Some people thought that George Harrison, referred to as the quiet Beatle, had a seductive aura that drew women. Harrison, however, categorically denied these accusations, calling them nothing more than “dirty rumor.”
While John Lennon earned the reputation of the witty Beatle and Paul McCartney was celebrated as the cute Beatle, Harrison was branded as the quiet one. He received this reputation from the media largely as a result of his silence during interviews, which allowed McCartney and Lennon to take the lead.
Harrison was largely ignored at the time since McCartney and Lennon received a lot of media attention owing to their unmistakable synergy on stage and in their songs. The gap in popular opinion did not, however, faze Harrison.
Contrary to popular belief, Harrison had a profound admiration for women. Some people believed that his calm attitude and alleged ability to draw the opposite sex was a result of his guarded manner. This story, like any rumor, took on a life of its own and developed into a fairly secretive topic of conversation.
However, during a discussion with Dick Cavett on his own program, Harrison immediately put the rumors to rest. Harrison flatly refuted the claim that he could seduce women with his silence when Cavett questioned him about it, calling it nothing more than a foolish rumor.
Before Beatlemania rocked the world, McCartney and Lennon weren’t exactly known for their love prowess. During an appearance on the Fresh Air podcast, McCartney spoke openly about their time before the Beatles, admitting that they weren’t seen to be gorgeous when they were young.
But as they got famous, things turned around for them, and they had a ton of romantic possibilities. According to his fellow Beatles, McCartney appeared to have a natural attraction that attracted ladies because of his undeniably attractive appearance.
During the Cavett interview, while refuting claims of being a ladies’ man himself, Harrison shifted the focus to McCartney, stating, “I think Paul used to get them all over.” Another Beatles member, Ringo Starr, corroborated this sentiment during a CBS interview, confessing, “Well, Paul, actually. Paul the most because he was just so darn cute.”
After meeting Linda Eastman, the keyboardist for Wings, in 1966, McCartney finally got married. In the year that followed, they became closer and started dating. Eastman and McCartney were married in March 1969, and it lasted until Eastman’s unexpected death from cancer in 1998 at the age of 56.
Later on, McCartney wed Heather Mills, a former model. However, their marriage broke up amicably, resulting in a divorce in 2008. McCartney fell in love again in 2011, but this time with Nancy Shevell, a woman who is 18 years his junior. Since then, McCartney and Shevell have remained a couple.
The Beatles met innumerable admirers, many of whom were women, throughout their time as worldwide superstars. Among these admirers, George Harrison exhibited a particular fondness for those from the enchanting City of Light.
In his Daily Express column from 1964, as described in Ashley Kahn’s book “George Harrison on George Harrison,” the singer revealed his fondness for Parisian females, observing their direct stare and pleasant smiles, which he regarded as a kind “thank you.”
Harrison married English model Pattie Boyd in 1966, despite it appearing that he preferred Parisian women. However, after ten years of marriage, they decided to divorce. In 1978, Harrison wed American author Olivia Arias; they stayed married until Harrison’s death in 2001.
Harrison’s time with The Beatles was characterized by musical brilliance, camaraderie, and, of course, the awe of fans worldwide. Even though he rejected the idea of becoming the group’s ladies’ man, his enigmatic demeanor and great talent have managed to hold audiences’ attention for decades.
