Johnny Hyde: Marilyn’s Ambitious Affair in ‘Yours Retro’

Marilyn’s relationship with Hollywood agent Johnny Hyde – which set her ‘on the road to stardom’ – is explored by … More

‘To the Actress’: Marilyn and Her Mentors

In April 1955, Marilyn gave her first (and only) extensive TV interview on Edward R. Murrow’s Person to Person. The … More

Marilyn’s Second Chance at Stardom in ‘All About Eve’

1950 was a watershed year in Marilyn’s fledgling career as she played supporting characters in two classic movies. Following the … More

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