Marilyn Monroe's centennial celebrated in Hollywood with exhibitions and auctions
Marilyn Monroe, originally named Norma Jeane Baker, was born on June 1, 1926, and would have celebrated her centenary on June 1, 2026. To commemorate her legacy, Hollywood is hosting various events, including the Academy Museum exhibition titled "Marilyn Monroe: Icon of Hollywood," which commenced on May 31 and showcases unique artifacts alongside film screenings. On June 1, a tribute at the Chinese Theatre will feature 100 roses and a cake. Additionally, an auction called "100 Years of Marilyn" will present unpublished photographs and personal belongings. Throughout June, the museum will screen her films, such as "The Asphalt Jungle" (1950) and "Some Like It Hot" (1959). Monroe passed away at the age of 36 on August 5, 1962. In 2023, Forbes listed her as the 12th highest-earning deceased celebrity, with earnings of $10 million.
Key facts
- Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Baker on June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles.
- She would have turned 100 on June 1, 2026.
- An exhibition 'Marilyn Monroe: Icon of Hollywood' opened at the Academy Museum on May 31.
- A tribute at the Chinese Theatre on June 1 includes 100 roses and a cake.
- Monroe left her handprints at the Chinese Theatre in 1953.
- An auction '100 Years of Marilyn' features unpublished photographs and personal items.
- The Academy Museum will screen her films throughout June.
- Monroe died on August 5, 1962, at age 36.
- In 2023, Forbes ranked her 12th among top-earning deceased celebrities with $10 million.
- She began her career in 1944 when a photographer captured women working in a factory during WWII.
- She founded her own production company and attended the Actors Studio.
- In the 1950s, she refused a role in 'The Girl in Pink Tights' due to poor script and pay disparity.
- She spoke out against predatory men in Hollywood before the #MeToo movement.
Entities
Artists
- Marilyn Monroe
- Norma Jeane Baker
- Jane Russell
- Frank Sinatra
Institutions
- Academy Museum
- Chinese Theatre
- 20th Century Fox
- Actors Studio
- Forbes
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Hollywood
- New York