Marilyn Monroe at 100
Summary
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles has opened a new exhibition called "Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon" to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's birth. The exhibit features her famous pink dress from the movie "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and other memorabilia, highlighting her lasting influence and life story.Key Facts
- Marilyn Monroe was one of the most photographed women of the 20th century.
- The Academy Museum in Los Angeles launched an exhibition about her called "Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon."
- The exhibit includes Monroe’s pink dress from "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," which was a replacement for a more revealing original dress.
- Monroe was born Norma Jeane and had a challenging childhood, living in foster homes.
- She married three times, including to baseball star Joe DiMaggio and playwright Arthur Miller.
- Monroe made 29 films, including classics like "Some Like It Hot" and "All About Eve."
- She never won an Oscar but remains a strong cultural and commercial icon.
- Her estate was sold to Authentic Brands Group, which licenses her image worldwide, popular with many young people today.
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