Maria Hesse’s ‘Marilyn’ in Germany

First published in Spanish, Maria Hesse’s graphic novel retelling Marilyn’s life story is now available with a gorgeous new cover, … More

Marilyn’s Western Rhapsody in Denim

Although best-known for her ultra-feminine glamour, Marilyn often wore denim onscreen in an era when the versatile fabric was expanding … More

From Norma to Marilyn: Early Fox Contract for Sale

A letter dated February 6, 1947, notifying Marilyn that her 6-month contract at Twentieth Century Fox had been renewed for … More

Marilyn Covers ‘LINUS’ in Italy

Another magazine cover for Marilyn this week – this Warholesque image (after Gene Korman’s ‘gold lamé dress’ shoot) covers the … More

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

60 Years Later: Fans Pay Tribute to Marilyn

While the Marilyn Remembered fan club hosted a service commemorating the 60th anniversary of her passing on August 5 at … 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

Italy’s ‘Carabiniere’ Remembers Marilyn

Of all the global publications remembering Marilyn on the 60th anniversary of her death, Il Carabiniere – the official monthly … More

Marilyn ‘Returns’ to Lexington Avenue

A waxwork statue of Marilyn in her ‘subway grate’ pose from The Seven Year Itch (on loan from Madame Tussaud’s) … More

Marilyn Covers ‘l’Humanité’ in France

‘Do you know the real Marilyn?’ is the question posed – alongside one of the last photos taken by George … More