Jane Russell was arguably Marilyn’s most effective co-star – and the two bombshells bonded offscreen as well. In a cover … More
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Why Girls Have More Fun in ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’
Writing for Vulture, film critic Christina Newland – who appeared in the recent CNN docuseries, Reframed: Marilyn Monroe – praises … More
Marilyn, Howard Hawks, and the Making of a Comedy Queen
Writing for Screen Rant, Shae Sennett focuses on the two films Marilyn made with Howard Hawks. (She also recently wrote … More
Queen of Diamonds: When Marilyn Wore the Tiara
1952 made a ‘sensation’ of Marilyn, but her true year of glory was 1953. She achieved top billing in three … More
Diamond Dancer: When Marilyn Made Music
‘Marilyn Monroe was a great dancer – you wouldn’t know it from Blonde, Sarah L. Kaufman writes for the Washington … More
Memorial 2022: Marilyn Remembered at Westwood
A service commemorating the 60th anniversary of Marilyn’s death was held at Westwood Memorial Park on August 5, 2022. Hosted … More
Remembering Marilyn at the BBC
Two of Marilyn’s most sparkling comedies will air on BBC television in the UK over the next week, the Radio … More
Marilyn’s ‘Show Business’ Gown Sold for $219K at Julien’s
The flesh-tone Travilla gown worn by Marilyn for her ‘After You Get What You Want (You Don’t Want It)’ number … More
Marilyn’s ‘Legendary’ Hollywood Style at Julien’s
Clothing and jewellery worn by Marilyn onscreen will go under the hammer as part of the Hollywood Legends event at … More
Celebrating Marilyn’s Chinese Theatre at 95
Grauman’s Chinese Theatre (now known as the TCL Chinese Theatre) turned 95 yesterday, as Todd Gilchrist reports for Variety. “As … More