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

‘The Seven Year Itch’ at 70

The Seven Year Itch had its world premiere 70 years ago this week, on June 1, 1955 – which just … More

Fans Celebrate Marilyn’s 99th Birthday

Flowers from fans across the world were delivered to Marilyn’s graveside in Westwood Memorial Park on Sunday, June 1, her … More

Renée Zellweger Revisits Marilyn’s California Style

Following her recent appearance at the London premiere of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy in a pink strapless gown … More

Johnny Hyde Estate: Home of Marilyn’s Agent on Sale for $18.65 Million

The former home of Marilyn’s agent and lover Johnny Hyde at 718 North Palm Drive in the Holmby Hills neighbourhood … More

70 Years Later: Picturing Marilyn in Korea

This year marks the 70th anniversary of Marilyn’s whirlwind trip to Korea, as commemorated in an illustrated feature for Woman’s … More

Death in Hollywood: From Marilyn to Matthew Perry

The fatal overdose of actor Matthew Perry in 2023 – leading to a string of arrests – has sparked comparisons … More

Marilyn’s Stand-In Dress Sold for $57,500 at Heritage Auctions

A version of Marilyn’s ‘cherry dress‘ – designed by Jean Louis for The Misfits and worn by her stand-in, Evelyn … More

Nanette Barber: Secretary to Ben Hecht (and Marilyn) Dies at 98

Nanette Barber, a secretary to Hollywood screenwriter Ben Hecht during his collaboration with Marilyn on her memoir, has died aged … More