Any hoe would marry him for his cash.
Yes, but you seem to misunderstand, if Lucas was Gay why would he feel the need to marry a beard?
Explanation for the slow, there is no need.
Lucas is not like an actor that has to use beards for their career.
With his money, recognition and fame, he could've married a donkey and people/sheeple would still watch his Star Wars-movies.
He just wouldn't care.