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Marilyn Monroe's Private World Up For Grabs
9 May
Summary
- Monroe's personal belongings, including wardrobe and letters, are being auctioned.
- Items offer a rare glimpse into her relationships, fears, and struggles.
- The auction coincides with what would have been her 100th birthday.
Memorabilia from the estate of Marilyn Monroe's close friends, poets Norman and Hedda Rosten, is being offered at auction. The collection provides an unprecedented look into the private life of the Hollywood legend.
Items date from 1955 to 1962 and include wardrobe pieces, jewelry, letters, notes, paintings, and poetry. These personal effects shed light on her inner world, including romantic relationships and her fears.
Strikingly, documents reveal her thoughts on mortality and a lost pregnancy. Correspondence from ex-husband Arthur Miller and a letter from her psychiatrist detailing the day of her death are also featured.
One poignant item is a handwritten note from the set of "Some Like It Hot," where Monroe expressed feelings of drowning amidst her struggles, accompanied by a sketch. This sale offers a unique discovery of material never before on the market.
The auction opens on June 1, coinciding with what would have been Monroe's 100th birthday, presenting a rare opportunity for fans to own a piece of her personal history.
