Marilyn Monroe

2022 - 7 - 28

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'Blonde' Trailer: Ana de Armas Is “Watched By All, Seen By None” as ... (Vanity Fair)

De Armas transforms into the troubled Hollywood sex symbol in Netflix's NC-17 biopic.

“I only had to audition for Marilyn once and Andrew said ‘It’s you,’ but I had to audition for everyone else. Vanity Fair shared exclusive images from Blonde this week and spoke with Oates about the similarities between the actress and 19th-century literary character Emma Bovary. “Both are young women who have a very romantic and probably unrealistic vision of love,” she explained. Set to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” the two-minute footage presents the world with its first look at filmmaker Andrew Dominik’s vision of Monroe, which is based on Joyce Carol Oates’s 2000 bestselling novel.

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Marilyn Monroe and Norma Jean wage a losing inner battle in ... (The A.V. Club)

Ana de Armas stars in Andrew Dominik's new film about the tragic icon.

“I know you’re supposed to get used to it,” Marilyn laments of fame, “but I just can’t.” Not only can she not get used to constant scrutiny and stardom, Marilyn can barely survive the weight of it. Shot in a mix of black-and-white and color (presumably aligning to era), the trailer is full of carefully stylized shots of Armas capturing Marilyn’s most memorable moments: the upturned white dress as she stands above the sewer grate, the JFK serenade, the pink glove-clad arms extended while crooning “Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend.” There’s also glimpses of Adrien Brody as Arthur Miller, escorting a fully made-up Marilyn away from flashbulbs and into limousines and Bobby Cannavale as Joe DiMaggio, sharing a loving glance with a fresh-faced Marilyn as they lounge together on a sun-drenched windowsill. But on the other hand, there’s Norma Jean Baker, the girl Marilyn was behind the carefully orchestrated image of a siren fit for a president—and in the first full trailer for Netflix’s Blonde, the two women are in a losing battle with each other.

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New Blonde trailer tells tragic tale of Ana de Armas' Marilyn Monroe (GamesRadar+)

The new trailer for Blonde, Andrew Dominik's upcoming Netflix movie starring Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe, has dropped online. The footage, which you can ...

"I think if I'm given the choice, I'd rather go and see the NC-17 version of the Marilyn Monroe story," Dominik told Vulture (opens in new tab). "Because we know that her life was on the edge, clearly, from the way it ended. The new trailer comes after pictures featuring de Armas looking uncannily like Monroe were unveiled. We also see de Armas portraying Monroe in more of her films, including Some Like It Hot and Niagara.

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'Blonde' trailer: Ana de Armas becomes Marilyn Monroe (Los Angeles Times)

The streaming giant released the first preview Thursday for director Andrew Dominik's highly anticipated biopic about the beloved pinup model and movie star, ...

Marilyn Monroe only exists on the screen.” Seen by none.” “I’ve played Marilyn Monroe, Marilyn Monroe, Marilyn Monroe. I can’t face doing another scene with Marilyn Monroe.”

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'Blonde': Marilyn Monroe Struggles With the Pressure of Being ... (Rolling Stone)

Directed by Andrew Dominik and based on Joyce Carol Oates' novel of the same name, Blonde arrives on the streaming service on Sept. 28 (and not Sept. 23, as the ...

“Andrew’s ambitions were very clear from the start — to present a version of Marilyn Monroe’s life through her lens,” de Armas added. Fame is what made Marilyn the most visible person in the world, but it also made Norma the most invisible.” Throughout the trailer, scenes from Monroe’s life flash on the screen, but behind the iconic moments from film history, Monroe struggled with her identity and the pressures of fame.

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The Scandalous Marilyn Monroe 'Blonde' Trailer Is Finally Here (Daily Beast)

There's been whispering, gossiping, and eyebrow-raising about the new Marilyn biopic starring Ana de Armas—postponements, a NC-17 rating, and more—but, ...

I want to go and see the NC-17 version of the Marilyn Monroe story.” On top of that, he’s been pretty boastful about the fact that Blonde has been granted a rare NC-17 rating. “Audiences will call suspension of disbelief for men with superpowers wearing tights but draw the line at accents.” Obviously, a silky rendition of “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” carols over the whole trailer, a perfect blend of eerie and beautiful. The paparazzi are as suffocating as the shimmering dresses. Though she’s soaring in Hollywood, Norma Jean just doesn’t see herself in the persona of Marilyn Monroe.

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'Blonde' star Ana de Armas stuns as Marilyn Monroe in newly ... (Fox News)

Ana de Armas appears as the Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe in the upcoming Netflix movie "Blonde." A new trailer for the movie and new images of De Armas in ...

The trailer is just over a minute-long, and starts off showing De Armas crying at a makeup vanity. On July 28, 2022, a longer, official trailer for the movie was released. Ana de Armas shared new behind-the-scenes photos of herself as Marilyn Monroe in the upcoming biopic about the Hollywood bombhsell. In the photos shared on the actress' Instagram account, de Armas poses with Adrien Brody who plays Arthur Miller in the film. In June, Netflix released the first teaser trailer for the movie. Another photo shows director Andrew Dominik capturing a photo of De Armas and Bobby Cannavale who plays Joe DiMaggio, in the movie.

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Ana de Armas is tormented by fame as Marilyn Monroe in 'Blonde ... (USA TODAY)

On Thursday, Netflix released the first full-length trailer of "Blonde," showing Monroe tormented by fame. "I know you're supposed to get used to it, but I just ...

I’m extremely respectful to the dress and what it means to American history. Based on Joyce Carol Oates' bestselling novel, "Blonde" "boldly reimagines the complicated life of icon Marilyn Monroe," according to the Netflix synopsis. Ripley’s, known for its archive of pop culture memorabilia, refuted Morrissette's allegations in a press release on June 16. It was like skin on her body," said Morrissette. In a conversation with a reporter, she adds: "Marilyn doesn't exist. "Every scene is inspired by an existing photograph," de Armas shared.

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Netflix Just Dropped The First Trailer For The Marilyn Monroe Drama ... (BuzzFeed)

Netflix just dropped the first trailer for their Marilyn Monroe drama, Blonde — and I think they completely nailed it. Ana as Marilyn looks in the mirror ...

Ana added, "The first question was always, 'What was Norma Jeane feeling here?' We wanted to tell the human side of her story. Marilyn Monroe only exists on the screen." She continues, "Marilyn doesn't exist.

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Inside Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio's Tumultuous Relationship ... (WWD)

Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio were married for less than a year before divorcing, but the two remained friends until her untimely death.

At the time, officials ruled her death as a probable suicide. At the time, the couple could not have a church ceremony due to the fact that they had both been previously married and divorced. DiMaggio, who happened to be on set, was reportedly furious, causing the two to fight in public. On Aug. 5, 1962, Monroe died from an overdose of barbiturates at her Los Angeles home. The two were only married for nine months. Since it was an elopement, Monroe did not wear a traditional wedding gown.

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Suzanne Shaw has Marilyn Monroe moment as her dress blows up ... (Daily Mail)

The Hear'Say singer, 39, looked incredible in a pink and white patterned dress that showed off her long legs. The skirt billowed up in the wind, ...

She joined Emmerdale in 2010 but only appeared on the series for a year. 'Since turning to a plant-based diet, daily meditation and a more mindful approach to life, I feel so full of energy. 'I gave up alcohol for a year after I had developed an unhealthy relationship with it. 'We must have been the fittest group about, as we were always working out for shows and tours. Suzanne added: 'I was in denial for a long time. We were the guinea pigs.' Want to shop the dress? It instantly caught our eye thanks to the abstract print and pink shade. Suzanne explained that being in a soap left her little time to keep on top of her fitness regime, while being in pop group Hear'Say, allowed her the time to keep healthy. Click the link! We love the boho style silhouette and rope tie waist, too. Speaking to The Sun's Fabulous magazine, Suzanne said her brain was 'unable to process the trauma' of the split and she didn't her mental health was suffering.

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A Look at Marilyn Monroe & Joe DiMaggio's Courthouse Wedding ... (Footwear News)

From the 195's to the 1960s, discover Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio's style during their courthouse wedding and press tour honeymoon.

During their marriage, Monroe and DiMaggio were often seen together in similarly sharp outfits. In February 1954, after their wedding and immediate 10-day honeymoon period, Monroe and DiMaggio continued their romance in Tokyo, which was spent on a press tour, including a moment to visit local sights like a fishing village, where the “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” star wore a sleeveless color-blocked belted dress with a striped scarf in her hair. Upon leaving San Francisco City Hall in January 1954, immediately following her marriage to DiMaggio, Monroe wore a black button-up jacket topped with a white fur collar and a bejeweled bow.

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Ana de Armas Plays A Troubled Marilyn Monroe In First Blonde Trailer (Game Rant)

Netflix's highly anticipated Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde received its first official trailer today. In the trailer, the Ana de Armas film tackles Monroe's ...

In fact, when the artist Andy Warhol wanted to comment on U.S. society’s obsession with and objectification of film stars in the 1960s, he chose Monroe as the subject of his famous silkscreen paintings. All of this is set to audio of the real Monroe singing “Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend” from her iconic role in Howard Hawks' 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. The juxtaposition between the confident seductress persona of the song and the vulnerable, exploited young woman portrayed by de Armas masterfully evokes the tragic irony of Monroe's life. The new Blonde trailer depicts a mood of vulnerability and sadness.

Ana de Armas stars as Marilyn Monroe in Netflix's new biopic “Blonde” (Deseret News)

In this Sept. 9, 1954, file photo, Marilyn Monroe poses over the updraft of a New York subway grate while filming “The Seven Year Itch.” A new Netflix biopic ...

“So that’s my hope, that I can show that we can do anything if we’re given the time to prepare, and if we’re given just the chance, just the chance. It was three months of shooting nonstop,” de Armas said. Actress Ana de Armas transformed into the iconic Marilyn Monroe for Netflix’s new biopic, “Blonde,” according to the trailer released today.

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Ana De Armas Transforms Into Marilyn Monroe in 'Blonde' Trailer (NBC10 Boston)

Netflix released the official trailer for the NC-17 rated film "Blonde," starring Ana de Armas as the iconic late actress Marilyn Monroe.

"Fame is what made Marilyn the most visible person in the world, but it also made Norma the most invisible." "It's depictions of situations that are ambiguous." "It's not like depictions of happy sexuality," Andrew explained. "Blonde's" journey to the big screen was a long one, with the film facing pushback after receiving an NC-17 rating, which shocked the director. "Marilyn doesn't exist," she continues. "But I just can't."

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See Ana de Armas Side-by-Side with Marilyn Monroe in<em> </em ... (PEOPLE.com)

Ana de Armas is taking on the iconic role of Marilyn Monroe in Netflix's Blonde film and the resemblance is uncanny. See pictures of the actress in ...

She's one of many celebrities who have taken on the role of Monroe, and she threw herself into the job. See pictures of the actress in character side-by-side with the real-life blonde bombshell Ana de Armas Recreating Marilyn Monroe in Niagara

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Ana De Armas' Marilyn Monroe Struggles With Stardom In First Full ... (Maxim)

Monroe moves between being a Hollywood sex symbol and a tortured artist in new "Blonde" footage.

The first question was always, ‘What was Norma Jeane feeling here?’ We wanted to tell the human side of her story. “Marilyn doesn’t exist. “I guess I was discovered.

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Marilyn Monroe's Netflix biopic, Blonde, leans into tragedy in trailer (Polygon)

Netflix's Blonde, a biopic about Marilyn Monroe staring Ana de Armas, has its first trailer and lets the star tell her own, slightly fictionalized, ...

One thing that’s particularly notable about Netflix’s movie is that it’s an adaptation of a Joyce Carol Oates novel of the same name, rather than a standard retelling of Monroe’s life. The trailer seems to have a, now familiar, biopic set up of Marilyn remembering her life just before she goes on stage for some big performance. Blonde is set to be released Netflix on Sept. 28.

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Ana de Armas Transforms Into Marilyn Monroe In NC-17 Blonde Video (GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT)

Ana de Armas looks exactly like Marilyn Monroe in Blonde, as the actress has been shown in the role for the new trailer.

After graduating from the National Theatre School of Havana, she appeared in film and television in Cuba and Spain before coming to Los Angeles in 2014 and learning to speak English in a short time. Director Dominik says the film itself does not have much dialogue, but instead tells her story through an “avalanche of images and events,” according to People. We wanted to tell the human side of her story.

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Netflix's Marilyn Monroe Film, 'Blonde' Has One Glaring Problem (DMARGE)

The first trailer for the Netflix film Blonde, starring Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe, is finally here. But it's left people divided...

One Twitter user wrote, “It looks as though de Armas is going to utterly inhabit this role, and that means more to me than whether the accent is bang on. After all, Monroe’s breathy almost childlike voice is hard to imitate, and de Armas does a fine job at the breathiness – just not so much at the American-ness. Perhaps that’s why the trailer for Blonde – which was just released – shows Ana de Armas playing Monroe with hints of a Spanish accent.

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Marilyn Monroe Biopic Gets First Full-Length Trailer (WSFM)

Marilyn Monroe is one of the most famous names in entertainment. Even 60 years after her passing she's still making headlines around the world (hello Kim ...

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Watch the official trailer for Netflix's Marilyn Monroe biopic, 'Blonde' (NME.com)

Shared yesterday (July 28), the two-minute clip offers a glimpse into the film's depiction of old Hollywood glamour, complete with paparazzi-flooded red carpet ...

The full-length trailer follows last month’s 30-second teaser, and comes ahead of the film’s Netflix premiere on September 23. Soundtracked by a slowed version of Monroe’s 1953 rendition of ‘Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend’, the trailer offers a sombre behind-the-scenes look at the icon herself. Alongside de Armas, the cast includes actors Bobby Cannavale, Adrien Brody and Sara Paxton, among others.

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HerStory: The tragedies and triumphs of Marilyn Monroe (Free Press Journal)

A few days from now, August 4, will mark the 60th death anniversary of one of the biggest stars of Hollywood. She was found dead of a drug overdose in her ...

In spite of all her success, she was a victim of a marketplace built and run by men. By the time she was shooting for her last film The Misfits (1961) she was barely in a condition to work. Every intimate moment, every careless word was recorded; at some point the Mafia was involved, and accusations of her being a communist (a black mark in Cold War-era America) were bandied about. She was married at 16 to James Dougherty and working in a factory, when a photographer turned her into a pin-up girl. It is typical of showbiz make-believe, that from her name (Norma Jean Mortenson) to her dazzling blonde hair, there was a lot that was fake about the woman. It was her statue, Forever Marilyn, in the classic skirt-billowing pose (From The Seven Year Itch, 1955) that was sculpted by John Seward Johnson in 2011 and put up in Palm Springs a year later.

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The myth of Marilyn Monroe: how her 'sex bomb' image buries the truth (The Guardian)

Six decades on, the spectacle of Marilyn Monroe's tumultuous life and death continues to hold us in its grip. With a major new biopic on the way, ...

Dominik has said the film will be “critical of American sacred cows”, including Kennedy, and that “there’s something in it to offend everyone”. It is evident that the film will push the limits. In the novel, death comes “hurtling toward her” in the form of a man “without passion and without pity”, an assassin. The novel, Oates wrote in a preface, was a “radically distilled ‘life’ of Marilyn Monroe”. By radically distilled, she explained, she meant that she had been highly selective, used real-life facts and characters – she credited my biography as being one of her main sources – but freely imagined much else. Will the coming film be an indulgent wallow in her sex life and in conspiratorial fantasising about her death, or deliver something worthwhile? Early in the book, Norma Jeane is raped by a Hollywood studio mogul who is allotted the name “Mr Z”. The rape scene is graphically written, sparing no detail. Later, when she finds fame, she marries first “the Ex-Athlete” and then “the Playwright” – transparent references to Monroe’s husbands Joe DiMaggio and Arthur Miller. Why do I call Oates’ “fictionalised” tale of dalliance with the Kennedys “historical libel”? Credible information does suggest that Kennedy dallied with Monroe. His brother Robert, research indicates, also had some sort of covert connection to her. Since its publication, the appetite for all things Monroe – in particular the seamier side of her legacy – has only grown more voracious. Kim Kardashian, whose stunt it was to wear the Monroe dress at the Met, responded to criticism for having worn a deceased woman’s clothing by insisting, bizarrely, that she had “so much respect” for her. She was a founder member of the Hollywood branch of Sane, the Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy. In May, a portrait of a woman sold at auction in New York for $195m (£157m): a record for an artwork by an American artist and by any artist in the 20th century. Yet 60 years after she died, Monroe’s vivid presence in the world’s culture – only Diana, Princess of Wales rivals her hold over the public imagination – does not allow for nuance.

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