Jenny explores the life of Marilyn Monroe — born Norma Jeane, Hollywood icon, and one of the most complex figures of the Golden Age of cinema.

This week Jenny presents the star studded Marilyn Monroe. She sheds light not just on the glittering gowns and cinematic fame but also on the tragic backstory behind a woman whose smile hid a much darker story. Marilyn Monroe: sex symbol, tortured artist and too often underserved by presenters of history. This, Is Marilyn.

Topics covered:
Marilyn Monroe, Norma Jeane, Hollywood Golden Age, celebrity culture, fame and mental health, Marilyn Monroe marriages, Hollywood studios, women in Hollywood history, mysterious celebrity deaths, 1960s Hollywood