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Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday will be celebrated with rare photos
- Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon exhibit opens at the Academy Museum to mark her 100th birthday.
- The exhibit features hundreds of items, including letters, photos and costumes, some on display for the first time.
- Key costumes and materials from Monroe's films are highlighted in the show.
- Opening events for the exhibit drew notable attendees, including Melanie Griffith and Joey King.
- Bonhams will auction Monroe's gold opera coat tied to her publicist and 1962 JFK birthday celebrations.
- Monroe's lasting influence is underscored by the museum's framing of her agency within classical Hollywood.
- The exhibit includes Monroe's screen-worn costumes and personal items such as her skincare products.
- The museum highlights Monroe's dress and monogrammed items as part of her enduring style.
- The exhibit runs through February 2027, extending Monroe's centennial celebration into next year.
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