Author Richard Koper wrote about Marilyn and her rival bombshells in his 2016 book, Fifties Blondes. He has also written … More
Tag: Blondes
Marilyn and the (Other) Hollywood Blondes
Marilyn may be the most celebrated Hollywood blonde, but she wasn’t the only bombshell making headlines. Today, many dismiss the … More
Marilyn Brings Paris Hilton Back to ‘Vogue’
Everyone’s favourite millennial socialite, Paris Hilton has never made a secret of her fascination with Marilyn. “There’s nobody like me,” … More
In the Pink: From Marilyn to Mamie Eisenhower
Writing for The Conversation, Harriet Fletcher explains how the colour pink has been used to signify both tradition and rebellion … More
‘Itch Girls’: Marilyn and Kathy Marlowe
Marilyn may be the most famous blonde bombshell of the fifties, but she wasn’t the only one. Although largely forgotten … More
Going ‘Marilyn Blonde’ for Autumn
‘Marilyn Blonde’ is the shade of choice for blondes this season, Glamour reports. “‘As a result of our post-Covid world, … More
Marilyn, Jayne Mansfield, and the Story of a Snub
“I’ve never been in a Hollywood fight or feud,” Marilyn once said. “I have the most wonderful memory for forgetting … 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