1950 was a watershed year in Marilyn’s fledgling career as she played supporting characters in two classic movies. Following the … More
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Memorial 2022: Marilyn Remembered at Westwood
A service commemorating the 60th anniversary of Marilyn’s death was held at Westwood Memorial Park on August 5, 2022. Hosted … More
Why John Huston Gambled On Marilyn
It’s often said that careers are made by talent, hard work, and a little luck. Marilyn’s breakout role in The … More
A Flair for Publicity: Marilyn’s Steps to Stardom
As the new CNN docuseries, Reframed: Marilyn Monroe makes its US debut, Julie Miller outlines how Marilyn ‘masterminded her career’ … More
Cedars of Lebanon: Marilyn’s Hollywood Hospital
After reading a recent obituary for a nurse who once treated Marilyn, I was reminded of her long history with … More
‘Forever Marilyn’ Goes to Court in Palm Springs
Opponents of the ‘Forever Marilyn’ statue lost the first round of their legal battle in Palm Springs this week, the … More
Maria Bakalova Inspired by Marilyn
It’s a sore point among Monroe fans that she was never nominated for an Oscar, and attended the awards ceremony … More
How Hollywood Sold Marilyn’s ‘Relatable’ Glamour
This image of Marilyn with her pet chihuahua Josefa, taken by Earl Leaf in 1950 at the home of her … More
The Marilyn Report 