Marilyn’s Theda Bara Costume (and More) at Heritage Auctions

Marilyn’s Theda Bara costume from her ‘Fabled Enchantresses’ shoot with photographer Richard Avedon (for LIFE magazine’s December 1958 issue) is … More

Marilyn at Julien’s: From Norma Jeane to Hollywood Legend

This rare image of a young Marilyn (in a 1980s print) is among various Monroe-related items going under the hammer … More

Marilyn at Julien’s: Memorabilia From Barbie to the USPS

In my fourth post about the online event at Julien’s Auctions, ‘Happy 99th Birthday, Marilyn!‘ – with bids closing on … More

‘Merry, Merry Marilyn’ Returns to Julien’s Auctions

Julien’s Auctions is hosting an online sale, ‘Merry, Merry Marilyn II‘, closing on Monday, December 30. Bids start at $25 … More

62 Years Later: Fans Pay Tribute to Marilyn

On Monday, August 5th – the 62nd anniversary of Marilyn’s death in 1962 – fans gathered at Westwood Memorial Park … More

‘La Jelle Jolie’: Marilyn Goes From Mad Men to Pop Tarts

Marilyn makes a fleeting appearance in a new Netflix movie starring and directed by comedian Jerry Seinfeld. Revisiting the launch … More

Marilyn at Julien’s: An Icon in the Camera Eye

Items from Icons: Playboy, Hugh Hefner and Marilyn Monroe – including the red umbrella from Marilyn’s Tobay Beach layout, a … More

Marilyn’s ‘Incurably Romantic’ Dress Sold at Heritage Auctions

More than 30 years after Planet Hollywood first opened, items of movie memorabilia from the New York restaurant went under … More