Swarovski Brings Marilyn’s Dress (and More) to Hollywood

Marilyn’s ‘Happy Birthday Mr President’ dress – designed by Hollywood costumer Jean Louis using thousands of beaded Swarovski crystals – … More

American Greats: Marilyn and Norma Jeane at Christie’s

In my second post on American Greats, this week’s auction at Christie’s in New York, I’m looking at items from … More

Loni Anderson: The Star Who Stepped Into Marilyn’s Dress

Actress Loni Anderson, star of the TV sitcom WKRP In Cincinnati, died aged 79 on August 3, 2025. She was … More

Marilyn’s Passport Photo Sold for $21K at RR Auctions

An original 1954 passport photo with inscription – ‘To Mr. Bolds, Thanks and my warmest regards, Marilyn Monroe DiMaggio’ – … More

Marilyn’s Roxbury Mortgage Deed – and More – at University Archives

The mortgage deed for Marilyn and Arthur Miller’s country farmhouse at 232 Old Tophet Road in Roxbury, Connecticut – signed … More

Marilyn at Julien’s: From Norma Jeane to Hollywood Legend

This rare image of a young Marilyn (in a 1980s print) is among various Monroe-related items going under the hammer … More

Marilyn’s ‘Bus Stop’ Negatives Top Bids at Julien’s Auctions

A set of three negatives (with copyright) from photos captured by Milton Greene on the Bus Stop set in 1956 … More

Marilyn at Julien’s: Written in the Stars

In my third post about the online event at Julien’s Auctions, ‘Happy 99th Birthday, Marilyn!‘ – with bids closing on … More

Hollywood Makes Plans for Marilyn’s Centennial

As fans celebrate Marilyn’s 99th birthday, preparations are underway for her centennial in Los Angeles, as Indiewire reports. “Never nominated … More

Erin Parsons Hunts for Marilyn’s Lost Lipstick

Celebrity makeup artist Erin Parsons is well-known for her fascination with Old Hollywood glamour, and has purchased several beauty products … More