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Marilyn Monroe without makeup had a natural beauty that emphasized her gentle features, bright smile, and expressive eyes. Without her signature makeup, her skin was fair and showed her natural complexion, highlighting a softness and vulnerability to her appearance. Her eyebrows, usually drawn in bold arches, were softer and less defined. Her lips, without the…

The Rose Tattoo is a 1955 American film adaptation of the Tennessee Williams play of the same name. It was adapted by Williams and Hal Kanter and directed by Daniel Mann, with stars Anna Magnani, Burt Lancaster, Marisa Pavan and Jo Van Fleet. Williams originally wrote the play for Italian Anna Magnani to play on Broadway…

In How to Marry a Millionaire (1953), Marilyn Monroe starred as Pola Debevoise, a charming and somewhat naive model with a unique quirk—she’s extremely nearsighted but refuses to wear her glasses around men because she believes they make her less attractive. This comedic touch adds a sense of vulnerability and humor to Debevoise, making her character more…

Some Like It Hot made its debut around the world in March 1959. Premiere’s were held in Chicago (which Marilyn attended) and Memphis on 17th March and then in Washington on the 21st March. But it was the New York premiere at the Lowe’s Capital Theatre on 29th March 1959 that fans remember most for the…

In the late 1940s, Marilyn Monroe took acting, dancing, and singing lessons (sometimes all in one day) to perfect herself for any role that might come her way. These vintage photos of Marilyn Monroe were taken by J. R. Eyerman for Life magazine during a ballet lesson in Hollywood in 1949. Her instructor is Nico Charisse, ex-husband…

LIFE magazine dedicated its feature story to Marilyn Monroe on April 7, 1952. It was in this issue that the actress’ declaration of love for N°5 perfume was first recorded. When asked, “Marilyn, what do you wear to bed?” Marilyn Monroe answered, “So I said I only wear Chanel No. 5.” In 1955, photographer Ed Feingersh…

Marilyn Monroe arriving by helicopter to a party held in her honor, hosted by orchestra leader Ray Anthony in August 1952. He debuted the song he wrote for her titled “Marilyn.” These amazing color photographs show a 25-year-old Marilyn living the high life as she steps out of a helicopter. They were taken by Lani…

Laminated with a black and white photograph of the star in the upper left-side corner, a date of “8 Feb. 1954,” and a typed name of “DiMaggio, Norma Jeane;” Monroe’s signature using this name is penned in blue fountain pen ink on the lower right-side corner. Marilyn Monroe Back of card shows her two finger…

On the set of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), Marilyn Monroe sat and posed while co-star Jane Russell drawing a portrait of her. When told she was not the star of the film, Marilyn was quoted as saying: “Well, whatever I am, I AM the blonde.” Marilyn Monroe This was Jane Russell’s only film with Marilyn Monroe. They…