Marilyn at Julien’s: Career and Influences

Ahead of the Estate of Anna Strasberg online event at Julien’s Auctions on Tuesday, August 4, I’m looking at some … More

Marilyn at Julien’s: Home, Friends and Family

A number of Marilyn-related items from the Estate of Anna Strasberg will go under the hammer on Tuesday, August 4, … More

Marilyn at Julien’s: The Anna Strasberg Estate

Anna Strasberg, widow of Actors Studio founder Lee Strasberg after and custodian of Marilyn’s estate (although they only met once.) … More

Authentic Brands: Marilyn and the Dead Celebrity Industry

Marilyn last made the Forbes 12 Highest Paid Dead Celebrities list in 2023, and it seems likely she’ll return soon, … More

Drew Barrymore Remembers Her Marilyn Moment

Drew Barrymore, the award-winning actress, producer and talk-show host, comes from a long line of Hollywood legends. Her grandfather John … More

Marilyn at Julien’s: Memorabilia From Barbie to the USPS

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

Marilyn’s Stand-In Dress Sold for $57,500 at Heritage Auctions

A version of Marilyn’s ‘cherry dress‘ – designed by Jean Louis for The Misfits and worn by her stand-in, Evelyn … More

At 98, Marilyn Takes Stock With ABG

When Authentic Brands Group (ABG) purchased Marilyn’s estate in 2011, a marketing blitz began – and with her centennial just … More

Keeper of the Flame: Anna Strasberg, the Method and Marilyn

Anna Strasberg, widow of Lee Strasberg, and inheritor of Marilyn’s estate, died aged 84 on January 6, 2024 – read … More

‘Marilyn: Woman of Today’ in France

A new feature-length documentary in French, Marilyn: Woman of Today, will be broadcast on the France 5 channel next Monday, … More