Marilyn Monroe's Legendary Love Life: Sorting Fact from Fiction
Marilyn Monroe, the iconic Hollywood actress, has left behind a legacy filled with mystery and intrigue.
While her death in 1962 still remains a subject of speculation, her love life is equally shrouded in rumors and legends.
According to her close friend and photographer, Sam Shaw, who was also rumored to be her lover, Monroe would never have had time to make movies if she slept with every man who claimed to be with her.
In this article, we will delve into the truth behind the most famous men and women associated with Hollywood's greatest s** symbol.
The first man in Monroe's life was Jim Dougherty, whom she married at the age of 16 when she was still known as Norma Jeane Baker.
They tied the knot in 1942, but their relationship began to crumble when Dougherty joined the Merchant Marines and Monroe began her modeling career.
They divorced in 1946, and Dougherty later admitted that if he hadn't gone to war, they might still be married today.
Another rumored affair was with Charlie Chaplin Jr., the son of the legendary star.
The alleged relationship came to an end when Charlie caught Monroe in his brother's bed.
Chaplin mentioned the affair in his autobiography, and it was also mentioned in Anthony Summers' book, Goddess: The Secret Lives of Marilyn Monroe.
Milton Berle, a well-known comedian, claimed to have had a brief affair with Monroe in 1948 while he was dating film star Adele Jergens.
He described Monroe as a lady who knew her worth and wasn't like other starlets in Hollywood.
They also starred together in the film Let's Make Love in 1960.
Monroe's relationship with Natasha Lytess, her drama coach, fueled rumors of a romantic involvement.
They were inseparable on and off set for seven years, and Monroe became dependent on Lytess to the point where she refused to film scenes without her presence.
However, their relationship ended in 1956, and Monroe put to rest rumors of lesbian affairs with Barbara Stanwyck and Marlene Dietrich in her autobiography.
Elia Kazan, a renowned Hollywood director, admitted to having a brief affair with Monroe while he was married to playwright Molly Thacher.
In private letters to Thacher, Kazan confessed to being attracted to Monroe and described her as a “little stray cat.”
He also mentioned Joe DiMaggio, Monroe's future husband, and claimed that he had beaten her multiple times.
DiMaggio himself played a significant role in Monroe's love life.
They were introduced on a blind date in 1952 and got married in 1954.
However, their marriage faced challenges due to DiMaggio's discomfort with Monroe's rising fame.
They divorced in 1954 but remained close friends until Monroe's death in 1962.
Marlon Brando, another famous actor, and Monroe were rumored to have briefly dated in 1955.
They attended the premiere of The Rose Tattoo together and maintained a friendly relationship until Monroe's death.
Monroe found love again with Arthur Miller, an author and playwright.
They first met in 1950 on the set of As Young As You Feel, but it wasn't until 1955 that they started dating.
They got married in 1956, but their relationship deteriorated due to Monroe's drug addiction and her behavior on the set of The Misfits.
They divorced in 1961, and Monroe tragically passed away just 19 months later.
Lastly, there were rumors of a romance between Monroe and Frank Sinatra after her divorce from Miller.
While they briefly dated, their relationship cooled off when Sinatra proposed to Juliet Prowse.
Despite this, they remained friends until Monroe's untimely death.
Marilyn Monroe's love life was a subject of great fascination, and the truth behind her relationships continues to captivate audiences to this day.
