Marilyn Monroe

Lisa Whelchel and Debbie Reynolds Fat Farm graphic

When Debbie Reynolds and Lisa Whelchel Met in the Most Unlikely of Places

Lisa shares her story of meeting a Hollywood icon.

Did Mamie Van Doren and Marilyn Monroe Really Feud?

Van Doren, who turns 95 on February 6, revealed her true relationship with Monroe.

THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH, Marilyn Monroe (in a dress by William Travilla), September 15, 1954. TM & Copyright ©20th Century Fox Film Corp./courtesy Everett Collection

The Real Story Behind Marilyn Monroe’s Iconic Subway Grate Image

‘The police were completely off guard,’ wrote photograph Sam Shaw.

THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES, Donna Douglas, (1962), 1962-71. (photo by Gene Trindl)

How ‘Beverly Hillbillies’ Elly May Clampett Jumpstarted a Fashion Trend

The show brought women’s blue jeans into the world of fashion.

Myrna Hansen 1953

Catching Up With Pin-Up Legend & Former Miss USA Myrna Hansen (Exclusive)

The famed beauty once considered becoming a veterinarian.

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Mamie Van Doren Claims Infamous Marilyn Monroe & JFK Affair Was Just a One-Night Stand

“She just couldn’t stand rejection anymore.”

Happy National Ice Cream Day! Celebrate With These Celebrities Enjoying the Frozen Treat (Photos)

Cool off with Kate Jackson, Clint Eastwood, Audrey Hepburn, Flip Wilson, Jackie Gleason and more! Plus, learn the history of the national day.

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, from left: Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, 1952

13 Movie Musicals of the 1950s Ranked, Plus, Where to Watch Them

‘High Society’ starring Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby premiered on July 17, 1956, but is it one of the best? We count them down!

Jayne Mansfield, ca. 1957

Classic Hollywood Stars Heat Up Summer in These Vintage Swimsuit Photos

From the Golden Age of Hollywood through the early ’60s, studio-shot swimsuit photos were a big deal.

Seven Year Itch Dress collage

Where Is Marilyn Monroe’s Dress From ‘The Seven Year Itch’?

There’s always a hot market for Marilyn memorabilia.

Marilyn Monroe Seven Year Itch Collage

The Secrets Behind ‘The Seven Year Itch’ and Marilyn Monroe’s Famous Subway Grate Scene

Seventy years ago, Monroe stepped on a subway gate and unleashed a furor!

Farralone estate, Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, photo by Newsmakers/Monroe:Photo by Baron/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

How Much Did Frank Sinatra’s Famous Farralone Estate Sell For? And What Stars Spent Time There?

From its 16-foot-tall glass walls to the time Halle Berry bared it all there, there’s lots to learn about the famous Southern California home.

Barbara Stanwyck, 1949 EAST SIDE, WEST SIDE,

5 Things You Never Knew About TCM Star of the Month Barbara Stanwyck

One of her marriages was quite tumultuous and she would go to another famous star’s house to escape.

LOVE HAPPY, Marilyn Monroe, 1949

Classic Hollywood Secrets From Legendary Agent Norman Brokaw

No studio wanted to sign young Marilyn Monroe — they thought she was not “anything special.”

Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio, demonstrate that without rehearsal . This sequence of pictures were taken in the judge's chambers where they were married. You might call it the evolution of a wedding kiss. They smile happily.

Marilyn Monroe & Joe DiMaggio Were Introduced by This Surprising ‘I Love Lucy’ Cast Member

The couple wed 71 years ago today.

Get to Know Hollywood Blonde Bombshell Jayne Mansfield

The ‘Girl Can’t Help It’ actress was often considered the “easier-to-work-with” version of Marilyn Monroe.

Hollywood Museum Max Factor Trees 2024

See the Hollywood Museum’s Max Factor Rooms Transform into a Festive Winter Wonderland

It’s Christmas at the museum, located in Hollywood’s historic Max Factor Building.

Mayflower pilgrim collage with faces of Katharin Hepburn and Dick Van Dyke

You’ll Never Believe Which Classic Stars Are Descended From Pilgrims

Marilyn Monroe, Dick Van Dyke and Orson Welles are related?!?

1955: Color portrait of American actor Lauren Bacall wearing a coral necklace and earrings and a gold satin jacket over a black velvet body suit, seated on an oriental carpet and leaning on an ottoman, with the right side of her face cradled in her right hand, bent at the elbow that is rested on the ottoman.

Lauren Bacall Is TCM’s September 2024 Star of the Month

The Hollywood icon was born Sept. 16, 1924, and died Aug. 12, 2014, at age 89. TCM celebrates the 100th anniversary of Lauren Bacall’s birth with Star of the Month movie lineups.

1954: Marilyn Monroe (1926 - 1962), the Hollywood film actress enjoying a seductive stretch.

How Celebrities Reacted to Marilyn Monroe’s Untimely Death

When she died in 1962, all of Hollywood was shocked.

American actress Marilyn Monroe (1926 - 1962) poses outside her home during a photo call, California, USA, 1956.

City Council Saves Marilyn Monroe’s House From Being Demolished & Makes it a Cultural Landmark

The icon lived there for just six months.

Collage with BRIGHT EYES, Shirley Temple, 1934, eating a big lollipop

Free! Printable Daily Turner Classic Movies June 2024 Schedule Plus Star of the Month

This month the famed network is celebrating 20th Century Fox studio players during Hollywood’s golden age.

Don't Bother to Knock Marilyn Monroe, 1952

Odd Things You Never Knew About Marilyn Monroe

People still love to talk about her.

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The Woman of Western Films & TV Through the Decades

Men weren’t the only ones galloping across the range, plenty of females were just as tough.

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New Book Claims to Have Evidence of Marilyn Monroe & JFK Affair

A book was written about private detective Fred Otash’s findings.

The Dean Martin Show, Dean Martin, 1965-74

9 Things You Didn’t Know About Rat Pack Star Dean Martin

‘The Dean Martin Show’ wrapped 50 years ago in 1974, but did you know these facts about the star?

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‘Batman’ Villains, Streaker, & Kens! Best, Most Nostalgic Moments from the 2024 Oscars & One Miss

Including a hilarious nod to a streaker from the ’70s!

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Valentine’s Day Publicity Shots of Classic Movie Actresses

Marilyn Monroe, Rita Hayworth, Audrey Hepburn, Janet Leigh and several other legendary ladies from 1920s-’60s Hollywood appear in Valentine’s Day-themed studio portraits that will win your heart.

THE MISFITS, Montgomery Clift, Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, 1961

Clark Gable & Marilyn Monroe’s Last Film Was Unhappy Trails for A Hollywood Era

Released on February 1, 1961 ‘The Misfits’ was the end of the road for some legendary actor’s careers. It also happened to be Clark Gables birthday.

DON'T BOTHER TO KNOCK, Marilyn Monroe, 1952

Joan Collins Reveals That Marilyn Monroe Gave Her a Warning about Hollywood

Joan had a very memorable meeting with Marilyn in the ’50s.