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Classic comedy! 🎭 Marilyn as Pola Debevoise i

Classic comedy! 🎭

Marilyn as Pola Debevoise in How to Marry a Millionaire, 1953.

Marilyn’s personal script for this film is part of the Marilyn Monroe Collection today. It’s her only known script for Millionaire known to exist.

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One of my all-time favorite photos of Marilyn, tak

One of my all-time favorite photos of Marilyn, taken by Eve Arnold at the East of Eden premiere, 1955. The lighting is perfection. She glows. The evening cape over her shoulders is part of the Marilyn Monroe Collection today, one of my favorite artifacts in the collection. 💚 #marilynmonroe

Where I’m headed today: @wbtourhollywood 🤞 #m

Where I’m headed today: @wbtourhollywood 🤞 #marilynmonroe

Happy first day of Fall! 🍁 Norma Jeane Doughert

Happy first day of Fall! 🍁 Norma Jeane Dougherty on the cusp of fame, and a name change. By Andre de Dienes, 1945. #marilynmomroe

And now we know. Marilyn’s house was bought by a

And now we know. Marilyn’s house was bought by a next door neighbor to be torn down to expand the neighbor’s lot.

From this article…

This week, the L.A. tour bus service Esotouric uncovered a very big clue to the owner’s identity. Recent photos reveal the wall and hedge between Monroe’s home and the much larger house immediately next door have been removed, an indicator that the two properties are being linked together to create one large compound.

The house next door is owned by a notably wealthy heiress named Brinah Milstein, who is married to Roy Bank — a former reality television producer and Philadelphia native. Milstein acquired her current Brentwood home, a 2006-built mansion that spans some 6,000 square feet of living space, in 2016 for about $8.2 million.

It’s still unclear what Milstein and Bank plan to do with the Monroe property once the house is torn down, though it seems destined to became one piece of a larger estate. Clearly, the vacant lot would have more than enough space to accommodate a full-size tennis court, a guesthouse, gardens or garages for additional parking.
But for folks upset by Milstein’s plans, all hope is not yet lost. Last week, the L.A. city council unanimously voted to consider the house for historic preservation, prompting the building department to revoke Milstein’s demolition permit. Beyond that, immediate neighbors of the Monroe house have told Robb Report that they’ve spoken directly to Milstein, who they claim has already changed her mind about tearing down the iconic home.

Some vocal critics have derided all the hullabaloo about Milstein’s demolition plans. They point out that the Monroe house is just another Spanish-style hacienda, one of thousands in L.A., and that it has been remodeled multiple times since Monroe’s death, leaving the 2,600-square-foot structure an imperfect blend of 1920s throwback and 2000s modernity. Why does it matter that one of Hollywood’s most famous stars lived and died there decades ago, they say.

Trust us… IT MATTERS! Let’s hope she has indeed changed her mind! 🙏

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NEWS FLASH: In a move to hide the damage, @ripleys

NEWS FLASH: In a move to hide the damage, @ripleysbelieveitornot is now covering the back and sides of Marilyn Monroe’s famous Happy Birthday Mr. President gown from public view.

Ripley’s have repeatedly and consistently denied there was any damage to the dress after having been worn to the 2022 Met Gala by Kim Kardashian. However, before and after photos, first published right here on my Instagram and Facebook accounts, verify undeniably that damage was done. Fabric was ripped and stretched, and crystals were lost, some now hanging by threads.

The gown is currently on exhibit at the Ripley’s Hollywood location. Previously, it was displayed in a glass case, and the sides and rear of the dress could easily be viewed. Photos taken yesterday and shared with me by @jackshollywoodhistory show that the rear and full sides of the gown are now blocked from view. Of course, this hides the damage that was done. There is also a piece of fabric attached to the top of the dress form that drapes down the back of the garment. When he asked about these new panels blocking the view of the back and sides of the dress, Jack was told by a Ripley’s employee that it was done to stop visitors from trying to open the back of the display case. 🙄

Here’s the $4.8 million dollar question: If the dress wasn’t damaged, why are you hiding the back and sides of the gown from public view?

(Don’t you think I t’s a bit too late to be hiding the evidence Ripley’s?)

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Did you know homage was paid to Gentlemen Prefer B

Did you know homage was paid to Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in Marilyn’s next film, How to Marry A Millionaire? Both were released in 1953. Blondes hit theaters in August, Millionaire in November. “You know of course that diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” #marilynmonroe

On this date, 1959, Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland,

On this date, 1959, Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, and George Cukor attended a luncheon at 20th Century-Fox for Russian Premier Nikita Khrushchev. #marilynmonroe

“Please don’t be silly. We’re talking seriou

“Please don’t be silly. We’re talking serious”

The incomparable Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell as Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, 1953.

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