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Today, she is one of the most collectible stars, alongside Elvis, and a new auction has just been launched by Juliens in honor of what would have been her 99th birthday on June 1

Despite the movie scene's suggestive nature, Marilyn was cautious about being too racy and wore two pairs of white underwear so no one caught a glimpse of her unmentionables, per The New York Times

collaborated with Authentic Brands Group on a 12-piece capsule collection called Marilyn Monroe by JCPenney. The collection highlighted Monroes effortless style and fashion legacy with feminine silhouettes and polished looks and the off-screen Marilyn, the humanitarian, artist and entrepreneur, said Val Harris, Penneys senior vice president of product design, trend and brand management

The most enduring icon of the 1950s, the blond bombshell of The Seven Year Itch and Some Like It Hot was a normal gal who couldnt get a break at love

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