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

Marilyn, Jane Russell and the Female Buddy Movie

Writing for Collider, Julia Harari argues that the dynamic between the two leading ladies in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes gave us … More

Shades of Red: Marilyn, the Scarlet Blonde

In a blog post for the British Film Institute (BFI) website, Sophie Monks Kaufman adds Gentlemen Prefer Blondes to her … More

‘That’s LIFE’: Marilyn Turns New York Blonde

This promotional shot of Marilyn and Jane Russell in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes – captured by Ed Clark for a 1953 … More

70 Years Ago: Marilyn and Earl Thiesen

The latest issue of French e-zine Crazy for You looks back at Marilyn’s pin-up shoots with Earl Thiesen in early … More

‘Clip and Highlight’: Marilyn’s Wedgwood Bowl (and More) at Julien’s

52 Marilyn-related lots were sold at the Icons & Idols: Hollywood event at Julien’s Auctions on December 2nd, 2021. Among … More

Marilyn (and Jane) Made an Entrance in Red

Although Marilyn is better known for wearing softer hues of pink, the sequined Travilla costume from her ‘Two Little Girls … More

Is Marilyn’s ‘Little Rock’ Dress Coming to the Academy?

With the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures finally set to open in Los Angeles on September 30, speculation about what … More

Remembering Jane Russell at 100

Jane Russell was born 100 years ago this month, on June 21st, 1921. She grew up in the San Fernando … More

Marilyn Plays the Money Game for ‘Yours Retro’

Marilyn makes a splash in the latest issue of UK nostalgia mag Yours Retro (#39, with Deborah Kerr on the … More