Goodbye, Norma Jeane: How Marilyn Monroe changed Hollywood

Deutsche Welle: DW.com - Culture & Lifestyle 31 May 2026, 07:18 UTC 31 May 2026

Long seen primarily as a sex symbol, Marilyn Monroe is now viewed as an early advocate for women in Hollywood. On the 100th anniversary of her birth, DW looks at the star who balanced fame and feminist agency.

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Goodbye, Norma Jeane: How Marilyn Monroe changed Hollywood

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