The 100th Birthday Celebration, from Norma Jean to Marilyn Monroe exhibit at the Hollywood Museum.
(WestHollywoodToday.blogspot, CA May 27 2026)
By Karen Ostlund
Donelle Dadigan, Founder/President of The Hollywood Museum and an amazing group of personalities, celebrated the 100th Birthday of Marilyn Monroe, May 26th 2026, with the opening of the new exhibit “From Norma Jean to Marilyn Monroe".
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Donelle Dadigan, said “We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone of one of Hollywood’s iconic film stars-actually, one of the world’s most Iconic Film stars- to ever grace the screen, Marilyn Monroe! We are excited to re-dedicate "Max Factor’s Blondes Only Room" where Marilyn Monroe became the blonde as we know her in her films. It is truly an honor to be the custodian of the makeup room where Marilyn Monroe’s iconic hair color was created. The exhibit features the personal side of Marilyn, the side few knew and many loved. This exhibit will show her personal side and personal items that belonged to Marilyn.”
The Hollywood Museum's "Blondes Only Room" houses Marilyn's most personal items, clothing, jewelry, shoes, undergarments, her makeup chair & case. Also on display is her million-dollar honeymoon dress for her marriage to Joe Dimaggio and a dress worn by Marilyn at post wedding party to Arthur Miller, as well as items that Arthur Miller gave her, and even her personal bottles of prescription medication, and an exclusive look at never-before-published photos of Marilyn.
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Caroline Barris, Daughter of the Late George Barris said "A very special photo (Reflections) that has never before been seen publicly from George Barris legendary last photo sessions with Marilyn Monroe taken from mid-June thru July 1962 just weeks before she passed away, as part of the Barris Exhibit "Marilyn: As She wanted to be seen through the lens of George Barris: 1954-1962", including a special Immersive experience of my father George Barris when he photographed the Iconic Marilyn Monroe, on the set of the "Seven Year Itch” (September 1954) to the personal and private moments of the famous 1962 session.
The Hollywood Museum's year-round Marilyn Monroe Exhibit in the historic Max Factor building features an extensive collection of her personal wardrobe, jewelry, and iconic screen-worn costumes.
Key costumes and clothing highlights include:
The "Million Dollar" Honeymoon Dress: Marilyn's favorite hand-beaded Ceil Chapman gown, worn on her 1954 honeymoon with Joe DiMaggio and during a USO tour for 10,000 troops in Korea.
The Pucci Blouse: A bright hot-pink silk jersey Emilio Pucci blouse gifted to the daughter of her psychiatrist, Dr. Ralph Greenson.
The "Misfits" and "Showgirl" Pieces: A brilliant green Pucci jersey top (from one of her last photoshoots) and a cream-colored beaded costume from The Prince and the Showgirl.
The Replica Seven Year Itch Dress: An identical replica of her world-famous white subway grate halter dress, created by award-winning designer Don-Ya.
Personal Wardrobe & Accessories: Springolator high heels, an early career cocktail dress, her personal evening cape, and even her makeup bag.
Personalities who attended included: Donelle Dadigan (Founder/President of the Hollywood Museum), Morgan Fairchild (Falcon Crest/Friends/Bold & Beautiful), George Chakiris (Academy Award winner West Side Story/Gentlemen Prefer Blondes), Ruta Lee (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers), Stephanie Kramer (Hunter), Rex Smith (Broadway, Film, TV, Music star), Luke Yankee (Son of Eileen Heckhart who starred with Marilyn in “Bus Stop” and was baby-sat by Marilyn),Tyrone Dubose(Unsung), Erin Murphy (Bewitched), Kathy Kolla (Plastic Daydream),Nancy Harding (Blessings in Disguise/Murder at the Merriweather), Vanessa Angel (A Perfect Christmas Kiss), Geoffrey Mark (Emmy Award winning author), Barry Livingston (My Three Sons), Ilene Graff (Mr. Belvedere),Michele Lee (Knots Landing),Teresa Ganzel (The Toy), Billy Van Zandt (Newhart/Martin/Jaws 2), Kevin Spirtas(Emmy Winner/ After Forever/ Days of Our Lives), Dee Wallace (ET), Rico Anderson(S.W.A.T/Star Trek),Shadoe Stevens (Legendary Announcer), Alisha Soper (Starred as Marilyn Monroe in films), Ann Walker(Sorted Lives), Alice Amter (Big Bang Theory), Sam Harris (Music star), Eve Richards(Straight Shot/ A Line of Fire), Melissa Niece Smith(Bold and Beautiful/ The Dream), Daniella Kelly (Be Live with Dani Podcast/ Former Brazilian Cultural Ambassador to China), Blac Chyna (Music and TV Personality), Meredith Thomas (Premarital), Connor Dean (9-1-1), Jax Malcom (This is My Story), Kym Whitley(TV Personality) Marcelia Iglesias (Tv personality Model, Influencer), Caylee Cowan (actress/ Mother and Me), Amy Kaplan (Golden Bachelor), Paola Paulin (Actress/Model/ influencer),Ana Maria Perez (Actress/influencer),Crystal Harris( Model/Influencer), GloZell L. Green (Influencer), Our 3 Dads(Reality stars of their show Our 3 Dads),Jean Kasem (Ghostbusters/Cheers/The Tortellis), Jessica Lee (Deal or No Deal/ General Hosptial), Erin Gavin (Played Marilyn in Sinatra and Marilyn),Lydia Cornell (Too Close for Comfort) and Carolyn Hennesy (Emmy winner/GH/True Blood).
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