Personal Life
Emerson's bisexuality was well known within Warhol's circle and he had relationships with many of the Factory regulars. When Emerson's father accused his son of being "a little sweet", Emerson responded by saying, "What he don't understand is that my generation can swing both ways". On July 21, 1969, Emerson agreed to marry Warhol superstar, Jackie Curtis. When Emerson failed to show up, Curtis married a wedding guest. The wedding, which was a publicity stunt arranged by Curtis, was covered by The Village Voice.
Emerson's first child was a daughter, Erica, born in 1967. Emerson had a long relationship with Elda Gentile, founding member of the band The Stilettos, whom he met in 1968. The two had a son, Branch Emerson. In 1970 he began a relationship with model and actress Jane Forth, who appeared Warhol's Women in Revolt, L'Amour, Trash, and Bad. Together, they had a son, Emerson Forth.
At the time of his death, Emerson was living with Barbara Winter, ex-wife of musician Edgar Winter.
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