The ‘Légende’ of Marilyn in France

The French magazine Légende has published a Marilyn-themed issue for Spring 2026 (#22), also available via Amazon. (The cover photo … More

German Magazine Reveals Marilyn’s ‘Family Curse’

A short article exploring Marilyn’s troubled family background is featured in the January 14 issue (#3) of German women’s weekly … More

American Greats: Marilyn and Norma Jeane at Christie’s

In my second post on American Greats, this week’s auction at Christie’s in New York, I’m looking at items from … More

When Love is Gone: Marilyn Vs. Arthur, Italian Style

Marilyn and Arthur Miller were among seven famous couples profiled for Italy’s F Magazine last week (#34 – dated August … More

Untold Hollywood: Marilyn and Norma Jean Cohen

The filmmaker and historian David Stenn – best-known for his biographies of Clara Bow and Jean Harlow – has created … More

‘Merry, Merry Marilyn’ Returns to Julien’s Auctions

Julien’s Auctions is hosting an online sale, ‘Merry, Merry Marilyn II‘, closing on Monday, December 30. Bids start at $25 … More

Marilyn’s ‘Hot’ Swimsuit – and More – at Julien’s Auctions

The 1920s-style bathing suit designed by Orry Kelly for Marilyn’s role in Some Like It Hot will go under the … More

Nanette Barber: Secretary to Ben Hecht (and Marilyn) Dies at 98

Nanette Barber, a secretary to Hollywood screenwriter Ben Hecht during his collaboration with Marilyn on her memoir, has died aged … More

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

Marilyn and Her Finances at Julien’s Auctions

In my latest post about the Icons and Idols event at Julien’s Auctions this Saturday, December 17, I’m looking at … More