As far as I know, she never promoted perverted stuff in her shows, movies or records. Her talent was amazing, singing of course, but her acting (see her in “Meet Me in St. Louis”) and dancing (easily keeping up with Fred Astaire in “Easter Parade”, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izSCwP_4YGU ). A professional’s professional.
A tragic life, easily predicted by her upbringing.
I think gay men just liked her cabaret club acts and she responded to them warmly and cheerfully….she was slightly outrageous with her makeup and costumes which added to the appeal…plus she had her personal struggles that made her relatable
Now Liza Minelli has the same following