Marilyn’s public image will always be associated with diamonds – but behind the scenes, she didn’t own many precious gems, … More
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Desert Myths: Marilyn in Palm Springs
Earlier this week, a ‘midcentury mansion’ at 1326 North Rose Avenue in Palm Springs, California went on the market for … More
‘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