Marilyn’s public image will always be associated with diamonds – but behind the scenes, she didn’t own many precious gems, … More
Tag: Arthur Miller
Hearts of Glass: Marilyn and Arthur Miller
One of Arthur Miller’s later plays, Broken Glass, is currently playing at the Young Vic Theatre in London. ‘It’s like … More
‘Mailer Gaze’: Lawrence Schiller and the Remaking of Marilyn
While documenting the recent Merry, Merry Marilyn auction, I found myself reflecting on how often her image has been defined … More
‘Merry, Merry Marilyn’: The Legend and the Truth
Ahead of Merry Merry Marilyn, today’s online event at Julien’s Auctions, I’m looking at items that defined her legacy – … More
More of ‘Merry Merry Marilyn’ at Julien’s Auctions
Merry Merry Marilyn is an online event at Julien’s Auctions, with bids closing on Tuesday, January 6. In my second … More
Dynamic Duo: Marilyn and Jane Russell in Australia
Marilyn and her Gentlemen Prefer Blondes co-star Jane Russell are featured in the latest issue of Australian Women’s Weekly Icons … More
Marilyn at Julien’s: Legend of a Hollywood Misfit
In my third post on the Hollywood Legends event at Julien’s Auctions, I’m looking at more items going under the hammer … More
American Greats: Marilyn’s Misfit Years at Christie’s
In my last post on American Greats, an auction featuring Dr. G.B. Espy’s collection of sports and entertainment artefacts held … More
Marilyn: Diva, Goddess … and Woman
Chiara Pasqualetti Johnson’s pictorial biography, Marilyn Monroe: Diva. Woman. Goddess is published this week in English, Italian, French and German … More
Cinematic Showgirls: Marilyn and Taylor Swift
Ever since Taylor Swift announced her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, comparisons to glamorous stars of the past … More
The Marilyn Report 