Godfather Actor Gianni Russo Reveals Intimate Encounter with Marilyn Monroe

Gianni Russo, best known for his role as Carlo Rizzi in the iconic film The Godfather, has made a shocking revelation about his past.

In his memoir titled Hollywood Godfather: My Life In The Mob And Movies, the 75-year-old actor disclosed that he lost his virginity to Marilyn Monroe when he was just 15 years old and she was 33.

Russo described how Monroe summoned him into her bath and initiated the encounter.

He expressed that if this incident had occurred in today's time, she would have faced legal consequences.

Russo shared that although the experience had a significant impact on him, he doesn't harbor any negative feelings towards Monroe.

On the contrary, he considers himself fortunate to have had an intimate encounter with one of America's most desirable movie stars and s** symbols.

Their relationship continued as a close friendship until Monroe's untimely death in 1962.

According to Russo, he first met Monroe while working at a hair salon.

After several visits, Monroe's advisor invited him to her hotel room at the Waldorf.

Russo vividly described the scene, stating that the room was cluttered with clothes scattered everywhere and dishes piled up on the sofa.

It was then that Monroe appeared wearing only a white towel and drinking champagne.

She dropped the towel and beckoned Russo to join her in the bath.

The pair spent the entire weekend together, indulging in their newfound connection, before Russo had to return to work on Monday.

Despite the affair lasting a considerable period, Russo kept it hidden for many years.

It wasn't until he worked with Marlon Brando, another one of Monroe's lovers, during the pre-production of The Godfather that he revealed the secret.

Brando, curious about Russo's claims, asked him to prove it.

Russo identified a small scar on the top of Monroe's right thigh, which Brando also recalled.

In his memoir, Russo delves into other intriguing aspects of his life, including his belief that Monroe was murdered.

He alleges that Robert Kennedy orchestrated her death to prevent their involvement with the star from becoming public knowledge.

Additionally, Russo shares details about his upbringing in Little Italy, Manhattan, recounting how he committed his first murder at the age of 11.

He stabbed a pedophile hospital worker named Harold who attempted to assault him, feeling no remorse for his actions.

Russo's involvement in violent incidents did not end there.

At the age of 44, witnessing a man abusing a woman in a casino, he intervened and fatally shot the assailant after being attacked with a broken champagne glass.

The incident was ruled as justifiable homicide, but Russo faced further troubles when he discovered that the man he killed was associated with Pablo Escobar's Colombian drug cartel.

This led to threats against his family, resulting in a torturous encounter with Escobar and his men.

However, once they realized Russo's status as a star from The Godfather, they spared his life.

Recently, Russo made headlines by commenting on Chris Cuomo's viral outburst.

He claimed that Cuomo's late father, former New York governor Mario Cuomo, would have been disappointed in the way his son behaved during the incident.

Cuomo had become incensed when a heckler referred to him as “Fredo,” a character from The Godfather known for his disloyalty.

Russo expressed his belief that Cuomo's reaction was excessive and ultimately made a fool of himself.

Gianni Russo's memoir provides a unique glimpse into the life of a Hollywood actor, highlighting both his personal experiences and his observations about the industry.

From his intimate encounter with Marilyn Monroe to his encounters with dangerous individuals, Russo's story is filled with intrigue and surprises.