‘Mailer Gaze’: Lawrence Schiller and the Remaking of Marilyn

While documenting the recent Merry, Merry Marilyn auction, I found myself reflecting on how often her image has been defined … More

‘Merry, Merry Marilyn’ Brings a New Year’s Bounty to Julien’s Auctions

The power of ‘Happy Birthday Mr President‘ still holds strong, as this photo of Marilyn on the evening of the … More

‘Merry Merry Marilyn’ – and a Happy New Year – at Julien’s Auctions

On Tuesday, January 6 – the first day after the Christmas holidays end – Julien’s Auctions invites you to celebrate … More

Eddie Hunter Looks Back on Marilyn’s Canada Trip

Photographer Eddie Hunter has shared his memories of meeting Marilyn on location for River of No Return during the summer … More

Marilyn’s Hollywood Haunts (and More) in ‘Yours Retro’

While Elvis Presley is the cover star of UK nostalgia mag Yours Retro‘s October issue (#93), a smaller 1953 photo … More

American Greats: Marilyn and Joe DiMaggio at Christie’s

Dr. G.B. Espy, who died in 2024, was an Atlanta-based OB-GYN who delivered over 20,000 babies (more than any other … More

Cinematic Showgirls: Marilyn and Taylor Swift

Ever since Taylor Swift announced her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, comparisons to glamorous stars of the past … More

Spot the Difference: Marilyn’s Bridal Style

It should be easy to identify Marilyn’s wedding gowns. In the magazine cover shown above left, she’s wearing the dress … More

Marilyn’s Passport Photo Sold for $21K at RR Auctions

An original 1954 passport photo with inscription – ‘To Mr. Bolds, Thanks and my warmest regards, Marilyn Monroe DiMaggio’ – … More

Joe Pepitone: Growing Up With Marilyn

In March 1951, Marilyn Monroe was photographed with Gus Zernial, Hank Majeski, and other luminaries from the Chicago White Sox … More