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Recorded in June 2026, shortly after Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday celebrations in Los Angeles.

In this episode of All Things Marilyn, Scott Fortner and Elisa Jordan look back at an extraordinary week of events surrounding Marilyn Monroe’s centenary.

From Elisa’s revived Marilyn’s Hollywood tour and the podcast’s first live event at the Los Angeles Public Library to screenings, exhibitions, gallery events, and the Marilyn Remembered Fan Club’s sold-out birthday celebration at the historic Avalon Hotel, Scott and Elisa share what it was like to experience Marilyn’s 100th birthday alongside fans from around the world.

They revisit the live discussion surrounding Marilyn: The Lost Photographs, The Last Interview, including the participation of family members connected to photographer Allan Grant and LIFE journalist Richard Merryman, and reflect on the emotional impact of hearing Marilyn’s own voice during the event.

Scott and Elisa also take listeners inside the Academy Museum’s major Marilyn Monroe exhibition, discussing iconic costumes, personal artifacts, photography, and some of the stories behind the objects on display. Scott shares what it was like to see pieces from the Marilyn Monroe Collection exhibited alongside important costumes and memorabilia from other major collections.

The conversation continues with memories from the Marilyn Remembered centenary celebration at the Avalon Hotel, formerly the Beverly Carlton, where Marilyn once lived and was photographed by Philippe Halsman. They also discuss the June 1 launch event for the ICON skincare collection at the Academy Museum and its connection to Marilyn’s esthetician, Madame Renna.

More than a recap of events, this episode is a conversation about Marilyn’s continuing cultural impact, the experience of walking in her footsteps, and the remarkable community of fans, historians, collectors, authors, photographers, and organizations that came together to celebrate Marilyn Monroe at 100.

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Credits
Artwork by @marilynmexico
Soundtrack by @silver_technicolor