JOURNAL ARTICLE

Marilyn Monroe: Secrets of a Sex Symbol.

  • Published In: People, 2026, v. 105, n. 18. P. 40 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: McNEIL, LIZ; BAKER, K.C. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Marilyn Monroe’s final months, featuring her last in-depth interview and photo shoot shortly before her death in 1962. It includes reflections from James Haspiel, a longtime friend who witnessed Monroe beyond her public persona, revealing her complexity as Norma Jeane rather than just a Hollywood icon. Monroe candidly discussed her challenging childhood, experiences with fame, marriages, and desire to be seen as a real person rather than a sex symbol. The piece also highlights her struggles within the studio system and her efforts to maintain control over her image, alongside rare photographs and excerpts from her final Life magazine interview. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:People. 2026/05, Vol. 105, Issue 18, p40
  • Document Type:Biography
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0093-7673
  • Accession Number:193551088
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