Forever Young: Marilyn and the Beauty Business

Amid the recent widespread coverage of Marilyn’s centenary, several publications have considered the financial aspects, from auctions to merchandising – … More

Everlasting Star: Celebrating Marilyn at 100

Norma Jeane Mortenson was born on June 1st, 1926, in the charity ward of Los Angeles General Hospital. At 24, … More

Authentic Brands: Marilyn and the Dead Celebrity Industry

Marilyn last made the Forbes 12 Highest Paid Dead Celebrities list in 2023, and it seems likely she’ll return soon, … More

Self-Made Star: Marilyn at the BFI

Marilyn Monroe: Self-Made Star, a two-month retrospective, opens at BFI Southbank in London on June 5th. ‘I want to be … More

Marilyn’s Movie Marathons: From New York to L.A.

MARILYN 100, a two-week retrospective at Film Forum NYC, begins on Friday, May 29. “Born Norma Jeane Mortenson in Los … More