THE MARILYN MONROE COLLECTION: PRESS & MEDIA

Scott Fortner is widely recognized as a leading authority on Marilyn Monroe. His research, analysis, and preservation of her personal artifacts have made The Marilyn Monroe Collection one of the most trusted private archives dedicated to her life and legacy. When major developments involving Marilyn Monroe arise, media organizations and historians regularly seek his expertise.

In 2022, when Kim Kardashian wore Marilyn Monroe’s iconic “Happy Birthday Mr. President” dress to the Met Gala, Scott was contacted by People.com for his expert perspective on the historic garment and its significance. His research has also helped correct the historical record. His detailed blog post disproving long standing rumors of a 1960 pregnancy was widely cited and republished by news organizations around the world.

Scott was granted the first-ever interview with Anna Strasberg, widow of Lee Strasberg and steward of Marilyn Monroe’s estate for decades. Her decision to speak with him marked a rare and important contribution to Marilyn Monroe scholarship. When reports surfaced of an alleged unseen adult film involving Marilyn Monroe being offered for auction, Reuters interviewed Scott for his expert analysis. His assessment raised serious questions about the film’s authenticity, and it ultimately failed to sell.

His work has also extended to artifact authentication and historical verification. Scott analyzed and documented a costume worn by Marilyn Monroe in The Seven Year Itch, formerly owned by Debbie Reynolds, which sold at auction for $5,658,000. Through careful study of Marilyn’s original clothing preserved in his collection, he also conducted the most accurate physical analysis ever undertaken to determine Marilyn Monroe’s true measurements, helping resolve decades of speculation and misinformation.

Scott is also co host of the All Things Marilyn podcast, where he shares original research, artifact histories, and expert insight into Marilyn Monroe’s life and legacy. Through the podcast, he brings listeners behind the scenes of The Marilyn Monroe Collection and explores the historical truth behind one of the most enduring figures of the twentieth century.

Scott wrote the forward for the new book “MARILYN: The Lost Photographs, The Last Interview. To order, click here.

The Marilyn Monroe Collection and Scott’s research have been featured in numerous documentaries, books, and major publications. He is also regularly quoted in the news to comment on current Marilyn Monroe related topics. Fortner has been featured and quoted by major international media outlets, including Reuters, Inside Edition, The Hollywood Reporter, USA Today, Rolling Stone, CNN, Fox, People.com, Yahoo, The New York Post, and the Daily Mail, among many others. His collection has been featured in Newsweek, Aspire, Prestige, and various other print publications including Newsweek and Intelligent Collector, as well as international television and news coverage. Through his collection, writing, and podcast, Scott continues to preserve Marilyn Monroe’s personal history and ensure that her story is understood through documented evidence rather than myth.