Method or Madness: Marilyn at the Actors Studio

In my second post on Isaac Butler’s new book, The Method: How the Twentieth Century Learned to Act, I look … More

Beginnings: Marilyn and the Method

The Method: How the Twentieth Century Learned to Act by Isaac Butler is a new history of method acting, from … More

‘Clip and Highlight’: Marilyn’s Wedgwood Bowl (and More) at Julien’s

52 Marilyn-related lots were sold at the Icons & Idols: Hollywood event at Julien’s Auctions on December 2nd, 2021. Among … More

Method Blondes: Marilyn and Nico

Christa Päffgen, the actress and singer better known as Nico, was born in Nazi Germany in 1938. Her father died … More

Marilyn Takes Her ‘Diamond Dress’ to Tiffany’s

The pink sheath gown designed by Travilla for Marilyn’s ‘Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend’ number in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes … More

Marilyn’s Last Screenwriter: Walter Bernstein Dies at 101

Screenwriter Walter Bernstein has died aged 101, the Hollywood Reporter announced today. Born in Brooklyn in 1919, he studied at … More

Xavier Loyá: Marilyn’s Mexican Actor Friend

Actor Xavier Loyá has died aged 92, Infobae reports. He was born in Mexico City in 1927, and raised in … More

Marilyn’s Method in ‘Yours Retro’

Marilyn is featured in a 5-page article by Chris Hallam about method acting in the movies for Issue #30 of … More

Jane Fonda Remembers ‘Glowing’ Marilyn

At 82, Jane Fonda is still an unstoppable Hollywood icon and activist. Interviewed by Maureen Dowd for the New York … More

Marilyn at Julien’s: Business and Career

In the third of a series about the Hollywood: Legends and Explorers event at Julien’s Auctions on July 17, a … More