 Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe, regarded as the “sex symbol” of the 1950s is still remembered decades after her death. Innumerable movies, documentaries and books try to capture her troubled life and mysterious death, here are a few notable ones. 

From orphan to sex symbol: Movies, documentaries, books chronicling Marilyn Monroe’s mysterious life

Call her a sex symbol or a cultural disruptor, but Marilyn Monroe was one of the most well-known faces of the 20th century. As the world celebrates her 100th birth anniversary, here’s a look at the controversies that dominated her life and even death. 

Nude photos to dress blow-up: 5 explosive controversies that defined Marilyn Monroe

Over a 1000 Marilyn Monroe lookalikes dressed in the Hollywood star’s iconic white halter dress in an attempt to break a world record. The event celebrates what would have been Monroe’s 100th birthday. 

A sea of blondes: 1000 Marilyn Monroe lookalikes set staggering world record on icon’s 100th birthday

A century after her birth, Marilyn Monroe remains one of the most recognizable and influential figures in entertainment history. Born as Norma Jeane Mortenson, she rose from a difficult childhood to become Hollywood's defining star, captivating audiences with her charisma, beauty and screen presence. Even decades after her passing, Monroe continues to inspire filmmakers, artists, fashion designers and fans worldwide.


100 Years of Marilyn Monroe: Remembering Hollywood's Eternal Icon

Apart from her films and the sex icon she was known as, actress Marilyn Monroe also dominated headlines for her love life. Monroe had been married 3 times and was rumoured to have dated some prominent figures. On her 100th birth anniversary, here’s a look at the men who shaped her life. 

Men who loved Marilyn Monroe: The tragic, intense, and lesser-known love stories of the screen icon

From film screenings to photo exhibitions, Hollywood is planning grand celebrations to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of movie icon Marilyn Monroe. 

100 years of Marilyn Monroe: Here's how Hollywood is celebrating the iconic star

The iconic statue of Marilyn Monroe in which her dress is flying up and the underwear is visible will now be moved after the locals complained that the kids can see her underwear and called the statue 'sexist'.

Marilyn Monroe's iconic statue lands in trouble because of her visible underwear, locals call it 'sexist'

Iconic Hollywood movie star Marilyn Monroe was found dead in her Los Angeles home at age 36 on this day in history, August 5, 1962.

Gravitas recall: Marilyn Monroe found dead on Aug 5, 1962

Marilyn Monroe gave us a cultural reset in terms of fashion and art in films. Acknowledging her work in films and fashion per se, the actress’s home in Los Angeles’ Brentwood neighbourhood has now been declared a landmark.

Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood House declared a historical cultural monument

A burial crypt next to Marilyn Monroe has been bought by a tech investor for $195,000. The one-space mausoleum at Pierce Brother Westwood Village Memorial Park and Mortuary in Los Angeles was auctioned off between March 28 and 30.

Crypt next to Marilyn Monroe sold for $195,000, buyer says want to be next to her for 'rest of my life'

Marilyn Monroe's iconic Pucci dress fetches record $325,000 in auction. This sale set a new record making it the most expensive Pucci dress ever, Watch to know more.

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Marilyn Monroe's pink Pucci dress sells for record $325K in auction

Ryan Gosling paid tribute to Marilyn Monroe's iconic "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" video at the 2024 Oscars, wearing a pink suit during his performance of "I'm Just Ken.

Ryan Gosling pays homage to Marilyn Monroe with his 2024 Oscar performance on 'I'm Just Ken'

The fight to save Marilyn Monroe's historic Brentwood home has concluded. The former home of the late actor no longer faces the threat of demolition all thanks to the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission. This commission recently declared it a historic cultural monument however the status is a temporary one and this move was made to protect the house from being destroyed.

Marilyn Monroe's home spared from demolition, gets historical status

Demolition of the Los Angeles area home where Marilyn Monroe spent her last months has been put on hold by Los Angeles City Council, following a last-minute motion aimed at designating the house a Historic-Cultural Monument.

Demolition of Marilyn Monroe’s former home in Los Angeles is on hold for now

In a unanimous decision, the Los Angeles City Council has taken a significant step towards preserving the memory of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe by voting to designate her former residence, where she tragically passed away in 1962, as a historic and cultural monument.

Los Angeles city council saves iconic Marilyn Monroe home from demolition

This is how you do it! Ana de Armas brought vintage glamour to the Oscars red carpet as she walked in a shimmering fitted bodice gown that gave a nod to Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe.

Internet falls in love with Ana de Armas' nod to Marilyn Monroe with silver gown at Oscars red carpet

Marilyn Monroe has been all over the news lately, from the controversy after Kim Kardashian wore Marilyn's iconic dress to the Met Gala, to the release of Netflix's Blonde, a biopic about Marilyn's life based on the novel of the same name. More than 60 years after her death at age 36, the “blonde bombshell” is as much of a sensation as she is a mystery. Watch the life and the times of the iconic star in this explained video.

Marilyn Monroe - The life and times of the iconic star | Explained

Hollywood star Ana de Armas finds it 'disgusting' that her nude scenes from the highly anticipated Netflix film 'Blonde' will most likely go viral on the internet.

Can't control bold scenes from 'Blonde' going viral: Ana de Armas

Ana de Armas, who stepped into the shoes of Marilyn Monroe for the Netflix film 'Blonde', recently spoke to the press at the Venice International Film Festival and revealed how the enduring Hollywood icon's ghost made her presence felt on the sets during filming.

Ana de Armas says Marilyn Monroe's ghost 'threw things off the wall' on 'Blonde' set

The film with the biggest buzz going into the Venice Film Festival, a dark new portrait of Marilyn Monroe starring Cuban actress Ana de Armas, finally gets its world premiere on Thursday.

Dark reality of Marilyn Monroe comes to Venice Film Festival

Sixty years after her death, Marilyn Monroe is back in the limelight as the subject of the buzzy Netflix biopic 'Blonde', which premiers at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday.

Bookish and traumatised: The real Marilyn Monroe comes to Venice

Glimpses of the upcoming Marilyn Monroe biopic 'Blonde' shared by Netflix have revived great interest in the star who remains unrivalled for her hold on the public imagination.

Marilyn Monroe: Much more than a ‘sex symbol’

Ana de Armas’ who is essaying the role of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe in Andrew Dominik and Netflix’s upcoming drama ‘Blonde’, has been caught up in controversy for her Cuban accent and her casting as the late star.

Marilyn Monroe’s estate backs Ana de Armas’ casting amid outrage over her accent

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