Monroe's Affair with JFK: New Book Reveals Shocking Details

New insights into the rumored affair between Marilyn Monroe and President John F. Kennedy have emerged in Laurence Leamer's book, 'Ladies' Man: The Careless Heart of John F. Kennedy.' The affair is believed to have started around March 1962 during a Palm Springs visit.

Leamer suggests Monroe was attracted to Kennedy for reasons beyond his charisma, including a desire to engage with politics. Her past marriage to Arthur Miller had exposed her to intellectual circles, and she saw JFK as a leader who could profoundly impact America.

Monroe reportedly discussed her passionate interest in JFK's presidency with her psychoanalyst, expressing hopes for social change. She viewed their romantic involvement as a significant step, elevating her beyond her movie star status.

During their interactions, Monroe asked JFK socially significant questions about atomic testing and youth's future. This indicated her desire to engage with him on deeper issues, which JFK reportedly did not typically discuss over lunch.

Her admiration for JFK was evident, with accounts describing her as being "all over him." To perform at his 45th birthday celebration in May 1962, she flew to New York, disrupting her film contract.

However, as Monroe repeatedly contacted the White House, JFK began to distance himself, causing her hurt. Monroe was found dead of an apparent overdose on August 5, 1962, months after the birthday celebration.