Marilyn Monroe's Centenary Celebrated Through 50 Iconic Photographs
A collection of 50 photographs of Marilyn Monroe has been published to mark the 100th anniversary of her birth. Monroe, who was born 100 years ago today, was photographed extensively from her early twenties, when she began her acting career, until her death at age 36 from a barbiturate overdose at her Los Angeles home. The images span her personal and professional life, including iconic moments such as her holding down her white dress, singing "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and performing "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" for John F. Kennedy. Her face is also immortalized in Andy Warhol's silkscreens. The selection includes both well-known and lesser-known shots, capturing her wide smile and sometimes melancholic gaze.
Key facts
- Marilyn Monroe was born 100 years ago today.
- A collection of 50 photographs of Monroe has been published.
- Monroe was photographed from age 20 until her death at 36.
- She died of a barbiturate overdose at her Los Angeles home.
- Iconic images include her white dress scene and singing for JFK.
- Her image appears in Andy Warhol's silkscreens.
- The photos cover her personal and professional life.
- The collection includes both famous and lesser-known images.
Entities
Artists
- Marilyn Monroe
- Andy Warhol
- John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Institutions
- Il Post
- Michael Ochs Archives
- Getty Images
Locations
- New York
- Los Angeles
- United States