Woohoo! It’s here! Marilyn Monroe’s legacy lives on, and this year, we will hit 100 years since her birth on June 1, 1926! To celebrate, participants will be posting articles relating to Marilyn from now through Monday! I’ll be updating this list as articles go up! If you’re a participant, please comment with your link!
There is no doubt that Marilyn was an amazing actress during her short life. She could do comedy, drama, and film noir. Given her public persona, I think people often forget how talented she really was. It takes skill to play the dumb blonde, the femme fatale, and the woman who has had a breakdown…and she did all three.
Happy Marilyn Weekend!
~Kristen
Participants!
Me! – Check out my article on Niagara!
The Midnite Drive-In – Don’t Bother to Knock (1952)
Kristina from Speakeasy – Love Happy (1949)
J-Dub at Dubsism – The Asphalt Jungle (1950)
Le from Critica Retro – The Prince and the Showgirl (1957)
Maddy at Classic Film And TV Corner – My Top 5 Marilyn Performances
Phyllis Loves Classic Movies – Marilyn’s attendance at the 1956 Royal Film Performance
Rebecca at Taking Up Room – The Seven Year Itch
Sally at 18 Cinema Lane – The Misfits (1961)
Virginie at The Wonderful World of Cinema – Marilyn Monroe Tribute
Emily at The Flapper Dame – Marilyn’s Childhood
Rachel at Hamlette’s Soliloquy – My Ten Favorite Marilyn Monroe Movies
Catia at Back to Golden Days – How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)
Kayla at Whimsically Classic – Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
Hi!
Here’s my piece:
https://criticaretro.blogspot.com/2026/05/o-principe-encantado-1957-prince-and.html
Best,
Le from Crítica Retro
Hi Kristen. Here’s my piece.
Maddy
https://classicfilmandtvcorner.wordpress.com/2026/05/30/my-top-5-marilyn-monroe-performances/
Here’s my post! Thanks for hosting!
https://phyllislovesclassicmovies.blogspot.com/2026/05/marilyn-monroe-at-1956-royal-film.html
Hi, Kristen!
Hate to look like a broken record, but here’s my piece, too. https://takinguproom.com/2026/05/31/the-seven-year-itch/
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Here is my review of 1961’s ‘The Misfits’!
https://18cinemalane.com/2026/05/31/take-3-the-misfits-1961-review/
Here is my article Kristen!
https://thewonderfulworldofcinema.wordpress.com/2026/06/01/marilyn-monroe-centenary-personal-tribute-to-the-ultimate-star/
Thanks so much for hosting!
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here is my post on Marilyn’s childhood!
https://theflapperdamefilm.wordpress.com/2026/06/01/the-childhood-of-norma-jeane-mortonson-marilyn-monroe-100-blogathon-2026/
Hi, Kristen!
My article on “How to Marry a Millionaire” is finally up.
https://back-to-golden-days.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-marilyn-monroe-100th-birthday.html
Thanks for hosting!
-Cátia.
Here’s my list of my ten favorite Marilyn movies!
Here’s my post: https://whimsicallyclassic.wordpress.com/2026/06/01/marilyn-monroe-100th-birthday-blogathon-gentlemen-prefer-blondes-1953/