How Marilyn Monroe owned her beauty and sexuality with pioneering boldness

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is hosting an exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's birth. The installation highlights her enduring influence on pop culture and her deliberate efforts to shape her own public image.
Why it matters
Monroe remains a significant cultural icon whose legacy continues to influence modern perceptions of celebrity, beauty, and media image management.
Marilyn Monroe’s inspiring efforts to create and shape her public image are being celebrated at LA’s Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
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