Author: Control_
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Just Another Dumb ‘Blonde’?
Find out more about why you shouldn’t watch the movie Blonde and how its even more damaging than anything that’s gone before…
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Was Marilyn Monroe Mexican?
Was Marilyn Monroe Mexican? Over the last couple of weeks I’ve seen multiple posts claiming that she was. The truth is a bit more complex than a simple yes or no. So, lets dive in!
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How To Survive Being A Marilyn Fan Online
I’ve been a Marilyn fan for over 20 years. The majority of that time in the online community, and I’ve found it can be a double edged sword. When I started out I was so excited to find people with the same interests as me. I quickly learned that there are a few different types…
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The Happy Birthday Dress Saga
So… I’ve held my tongue on my site for a long time but I’ve finally sat down to give my views on the Happy Birthday Dress saga that is currently raging over a month after the initial incident.
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The True Story of Marilyn and Joe
This is the true story of Marilyn and Joe DiMaggio’s relationship. For so many years I’ve read and researched Marilyn’s life and through the many, many misconceptions therein, this one seems to go undissected. In an age where we’ve seen hashtags like #MeToo and #IBelieveHer why are we still reluctant to face the reality of…
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Arthur Miller: Advocate or Antagonist? – Part I
Disclaimer: This article is my opinion based on research done over the years I’ve been a Marilyn fan. It is based on the facts that we know to be true, taken from the most reliable sources we have. This is not an article written to make you fall in love with Arthur Miller. My reason…
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‘The Girl’ Who Inspired A Generation
When you hear the name Marilyn Monroe, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Do you think of ‘The Girl’ in The Seven Year Itch, or someone who inspired a generation? Most people think of her as the blonde bombshell of the fifties. A woman who was dumb but beautiful. The headline from…
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My Sources of Information
People often ask me what my sources of information are; which books, websites, forums etc. I reference, so I decided to do an article highlighting three or four sources I use regularly. Marilyn Monroe A Day In The Life – April VeVea This book was self-published in 2016 and, in my opinion, is one of,…
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The Marilyn Monroe Collection Interview – Part Two
In part two of my interview with Scott Fortner – owner of The Marilyn Monroe Collection – Scott talks more about his collection, bidding at auctions and how he became an integral part of the longest running Marilyn Monroe fanclub, Marilyn Remembered. When was the first time you saw something of Marilyn’s in person and…
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The Marilyn Monroe Collection Interview – Part One
The Marilyn Monroe Collection is a collection of her belongings, owned by super-fan, Scott Fortner. I love nothing more than when a genuine fan is able to buy something of Marilyns at auction – so you can understand how excited I am to share part one of my interview with Scott, which gives us insight…