Writing for Screen Rant, Jack Carter ranks Marilyn’s 29 films from worst (Hometown Story) to best (The Misfits, Gentlemen Prefer … More
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The Sheer Joy of Marilyn in ‘Some Like It Hot’
Writing for The Film Experience, Cláudio Alves goes in deep on Marilyn’s most beloved role in Some Like It Hot … More
Marilyn in Style: From Bombshell to ‘Feminine Casual’
On the She Knows blog, Alyssa K. Davis selects some of Marilyn’s best looks ‘that aren’t the famous white halter … More
Marilyn Gets Full Marks at the Academy
In her all too brief career, Marilyn never won an Oscar, or was even nominated – and she attended the … More
Orry Kelly Dresses Marilyn in ‘Yours Retro’
Orry Kelly, the Australian-born Hollywood costumer who won an Oscar for Some Like It Hot, is given a four-page tribute … More
Arlene Dahl’s Memories of Marilyn
Arlene Dahl, the stunning redhead who graduated from movie stardom to success as a writer and entrepreneur, has died aged … More
Billie Eilish Inspired by Marilyn (and Barbie) at the Met
Singer Billie Eilish, 19, has been compared to Marilyn after going blonde for her second album, Happier Than Ever. Her … More
Maria Bakalova Inspired by Marilyn
It’s a sore point among Monroe fans that she was never nominated for an Oscar, and attended the awards ceremony … More
70 Years Ago: Marilyn at the Oscars
On March 29, 1951, Marilyn made her first (and only) appearance at the Academy Awards, presenting the Oscar for Best … More
Overlooked by Oscar: Marilyn in ‘Some Like It Hot’
With this year’s nominations set to be announced next week, Marilyn’s role in Some Like It Hot is singled out … More