Writing for The Conversation, Harriet Fletcher explains how the colour pink has been used to signify both tradition and rebellion … More
Tag: Jayne Mansfield
James Collins Remembers ‘Mazzie’ and the Monroe Six
In the October issue of Vanity Fair‘s French edition (#105, with actress Elsa Zylberstein on the cover), Sébastien Cauchon writes … 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
Funny Girl: Marilyn’s Classic Comedy Trio
Marilyn scores a hattrick in MovieWeb’s Top 10 Classic Comedies of the 1950s, with a supporting role in Howard Hawks’ … More
Marilyn in Paris Match, Jours de France and More
With the 60th anniversary of Marilyn’s death less than a week away, the media blitz continues in France. In addition … More
Marilyn and the Curse of the Golden Globes
In recent months, the Golden Globes have been mired in controversy, with even the likes of Tom Cruise handing back … 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
The Skinny Dip That (Almost) Made History
Had Marilyn lived to complete Something’s Got to Give, the much-publicised ‘pool scene‘ would have made her the first mainstream … More