8legs: Academy museum of motion pictures exhibition opening

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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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