Marlon Brando, a Hollywood icon, is known not only for his stellar acting but also for his tumultuous personal life.

A new BBC documentary titled Imagine: Marlon Brando sheds light on the troubled and enigmatic persona of this legendary star.

His insatiable s**ual appetite, a topic of much intrigue, was intricately linked to his difficult upbringing marked by an abusive father and an alcoholic mother.

These early experiences not only fueled his insecurities but also shaped his deepest desires.

Recent revelations have provided insights into why he spurned advances from renowned beauties such as Liz Taylor and Sophia Loren.

Notoriously, Brando had a penchant for multiple partners, a trait stemming from his profound emotional attachment to his childhood caretaker, Ermi.

Their intimate relationship, where she often slept unclothed with the young Brando, left an indelible mark on him.

Recalling those moments, Brando expressed his intense devotion, confessing, “She was all mine; she belonged to me and me alone.”

This formative bond with Ermi influenced Brando’s romantic inclinations towards brunettes and women of diverse descents, including Asian, East Indian, Hispanic, black, or Jewish backgrounds.

The departure of Ermi from his life left Brando desolate, perpetuating his struggle to establish lasting connections and leading him on a quest to find her throughout his lifetime.

Brando’s amorous escapades, characterized by a string of conquests, often left a trail of heartbreak in their wake.

Rita Moreno, one of his former flames, disclosed that their tumultuous affair pushed her to the brink of self-destruction.

Beyond his romantic entanglements, Brando shared a profound bond with Wally Cox, a close friend since their school days.

Cox’s demise in 1973 deeply affected Brando, who considered him not just a friend but a brother, instrumental in shaping his perspective on life and language.

Following Brando’s death in 2004, a portion of their ashes was intermingled and scattered in Death Valley, symbolizing their enduring connection.

Despite his myriad relationships, Brando’s most infamous tryst remains the controversial butter scene from Last Tango in Paris.

Maria Schneider, his co-star, later exposed the lack of transparency surrounding the filming of the explicit sequence, revealing that crucial details were concealed from her.

Brando’s openness about his encounters with men, acknowledging past homosexual experiences, contrasted with his discreet nature regarding these liaisons.

Rumors circulated about his involvement with prominent figures like James Dean, Cary Grant, and Rock Hudson, though these interactions were kept off the record.

Additionally, Brando elucidated his rationale for rebuffing advances from acclaimed leading ladies, offering a glimpse into his intricate romantic preferences and decisions.