Marilyn
Americannoun
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Marilyn White speaks of Maurice with great affection while eventually admitting that his philandering ended their relationship.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
The trans-Atlantic telegraph, Marilyn Monroe, the science of aging and more.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
An auction with an array of memorabilia from Marilyn Monroe's estate and friends has already brought in thousands of dollars in bids on the 100th anniversary of her birth.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Hundreds of Marilyn Monroe’s show up for her birthday.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Lucinda signs her name “Marilyn Taylor,” after her two favorite actresses, Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
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