Marilyn’s Lost Father – and the Niece She Never Knew

In an article for the National Catholic Register, K.V. Turley writes about Marilyn’s ‘longing for a father’s gaze.’ “She was … 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

Marilyn at Julien’s: In Her Own Words

An array of Marilyn’s film costumes will go under the hammer in the Hollywood Legends event at Julien’s Auctions tomorrow, … More

Allan Miller Remembers Marilyn … and Her Feline Friends

Allan Miller (no relation to Arthur) is a character actor and teacher to the likes of Geraldine Page, Barbara Streisand … More

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