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This episode explores Marilyn Monroe's rise to fame, her iconic films, and her struggles against the Hollywood studio system.

In episode three of our Marilyn Monroe Month, we’re getting into the height of Marilyn’s fame: the iconic movies, the scandals, and her marriages to two of the most famous men in America, Joe DiMaggio and Arthur Miller. While Hollywood wanted Marilyn Monroe the sex symbol, Marilyn wanted something more. We’re talking about her fight with the studio system, her determination to become a serious actress, and how she eventually took on Hollywood itself. TW: This episodes contains discussions of physical abuse Created by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo Follow us on social media, buy merch, and learn more about the show ⁠HERE⁠ Join our premium channel ⁠HERE ⁠ ⁠Get $28 off your first month of Nuuly with code RAM ⁠ Sources: ⁠Marilyn Monroe The Biography ⁠, ⁠Interview with Jane Russell⁠, ⁠Interview with Lauren Bacall ⁠, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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