Marilyn is among the 20th century icons featured in pop artist Russell Young’s latest exhibition, Dreamland, now open at London’s … More
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Marilyn’s Pin-Ups and Snapshots at Heritage Auctions
These two original candid photos from May 1962 – when Marilyn sang ‘Happy Birthday Mr President’ to John F. Kennedy … More
‘Marilyn: The Woman Behind the Icon’ in Sydney, Australia
After touring Europe, Marilyn: The Woman Behind the Icon – an exhibition of items from the collection of Ted Stampfer … More
Marilyn, Charlie McCarthy, and Hollywood’s Courthouse Brides
Did you know that Marilyn was once betrothed to Charlie McCarthy? On November 9th, 1952, America’s dreamgirl fell hard for … More
All About Marilyn’s Oscar Gown Drama
Writing for Vogue about Marilyn’s only Oscars appearance (on March 29th, 1951), Hayley Maitland reveals how she narrowly avoided a … More
Marilyn Graces TIME’s Centennial Cover
Marilyn is featured on the cover of TIME Magazine’s centennial issue (dated March 13, 2023), among other past cover stars. … More
Donald Spoto, Biographer to Marilyn and More, Dies at 81
Christian academic turned Hollywood historian Donald Spoto – whose 29 books included a leading biography of Marilyn – has died … More
Stanley Flink, Who Penned Marilyn’s First ‘LIFE’ Story, Dies at 98
Stanley E. Flink, the journalist and professor who interviewed Marilyn for her first LIFE cover story in 1952, died aged … More
The Unsolved Mystery of Marilyn’s ‘Placeholder’ Ring
Writing for Vogue, Emily Chan ponders the riddle of Marilyn’s engagement ring from Joe DiMaggio. (You can also read a … More
‘I Love You Joe’: Marilyn’s Signed Photo Breaks Auction Record
A photograph signed by Marilyn to husband Joe DiMaggio sold for $300,000 at Heritage Auctions yesterday – setting a new … More