“Do you know who my best friend is? Not diamonds. The telephone!” Marilyn snatches a moment’s privacy (above left) in … More
Tag: Andre de Dienes
Glimpses of Marilyn’s Private World at Julien’s Auctions
Over 100 Marilyn-related lots went under the hammer this weekend, as part of the Hollywood Classic & Contemporary event at … More
The Private Side of Marilyn at Julien’s Auctions
Continuing my series of posts on the Icons and Idols event at Julien’s Auctions this Saturday, December 17, today I’m … More
‘To the Actress’: Marilyn and Her Mentors
In April 1955, Marilyn gave her first (and only) extensive TV interview on Edward R. Murrow’s Person to Person. The … More
Anne Savelli Visits the ‘Musée Marilyn’
Musée Marilyn is a new book by French author Anne Savelli, examining Marilyn’s many photo sessions in detail. (However, it … More
70 Years Ago: Marilyn Salutes the Swimsuit
In the summer of 1952, Marilyn leveraged her pin-up fame into movie stardom. The latest issue of French e-zine Crazy … More
Andre de Dienes’ Marilyn at Heritage Auctions
A selection of prints from photographer Andre de Dienes – from his travels in rural California with a brunette Norma … More
Julien’s Auctions to Celebrate Marilyn’s 96th Birthday
Julien’s Auctions is hosting an online sale of photographs and memorabilia next week, celebrating what would be Marilyn’s 96th birthday. … More
Marilyn in the Sunday Times Magazine
Fans in the UK will find Marilyn in today’s Sunday Times Magazine, a special issue marking its 60th anniversary. It … More
Marilyn (Plus) in the Erotic Arena
Andre de Dienes’ photos of Marilyn at Tobay Beach, N.Y. in 1949 are featured in the latest issue of biannual … More