Pride Month to Marilyn Monroe Month - Happy Birthday, Marilyn Monroe

[The Last Stand]

I hate saying one actress is the "Marilyn Monroe of X" because it devalues Monroe's legacy as an actress and a person. That said, there is one prominent exception for this rule because of their inspiration of a Hollywood blonde bombshell. Hell, she was Marilyn's idol herself.



Harlean Harlow Carpanter, better known as Jean Harlow (March 3, 1911 - June 7, 1937), the grandmother of Hollywood platinum blondes. Like Monroe herself, she is well known for her comedic, dry humor in such films like Red Haired Woman and Dinner at Eight.



The resemblance is uncanny.

 

[Crex Crex]

devalues Monroe's legacy as an actress and a person

>implying the legacy of Hollywood actors has any value

 

[The Last Stand]

An example of Harlow's comedic talent in play, Dinner at Eight.

I'm personally more of a Harlow fan than a Monroe fan.

 

[Cheesegirl78]

An example of Harlow's comedic talent in play, Dinner at Eight.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=99oA8Oi19sg
I'm personally more of a Harlow fan than a Monroe fan.

I just swoon over Jean's dresses.
All that bias-cut silk and satin, and feather trim...gorgeous.

 

[The Last Stand]

I just swoon over Jean's dresses.
All that bias-cut silk and satin, and feather trim...gorgeous.

You should get one for yourself.



Kindred spirits.

 

[Mad At The Intranet]

>implying the legacy of Hollywood actors has any value

You will be abducted by green space aliens in a flying saucer soon.

 

[The Last Stand]

Interesting how both Harlow and Monroe has met Marlene Dietrich.



You can see how Dietrich has aged over time.

 

[Pilgrim of Grace]

Why can't more threads be like this.

Spoiler: Suffer horse

 

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Monroe as Norma Jean Doughtery was something else. Almost two completely different people.



One of her first jobs was spraying parachutes with fire retardant during WW2.

 

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Would you rather choose the bear or a man?





Bear it is.

 

[Crex Crex]

Would you rather choose the bear or a man?

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Bear it is.

She was a sodomite, of course she chose the bear.

 

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Marilyn Monroe's Brentwood home in LA is now a "cultural landmark" by order of the Los Angeles City Council. It is safe from demolition.



Her legacy lives on!

 

[The Last Stand]

99 years ago today, Norma Jean Mortenson, commonly known as Marilyn Monroe evolved herself from a loveless, unstable childhood living with 12 foster families, becoming a WWII factory gal to transforming herself into one of THE iconic blonde bombshell actresses in the 1960s.



Many have tried to replicate her pristine beauty and selfless generosity, but none have come close to replicate her timeless legacy and cultural impact from her graced time on this Earth. Happy birthday, Marilyn Monroe.

 

[Idiotron]

Also, happy birthday to Amy Schumer.
You go, girl.

 

[The Last Stand]

Also, happy birthday to Amy Schumer.
You go, girl.

I saw her do stand up one time. I was mortified with how unfunny she is when she TRIES to be a comedian.

 

[The Last Stand]

Marilyn's unfinished film before her death; Something's Got to Give.

Thank you preservation projects.

 

[Idiotron]

Also, happy birthday to Morgan Freeman.

 

[The Last Stand]

Also, happy birthday to Morgan Freeman.

Read this whole thread in Morgan Freeman's voice if you wish.

Since we're talking about other celebrities (I'm happy this is getting activity,) Diana Dors (October 23, 1931 - May 4, 1984) was Britain's answer to the blonde bombshell archetype.

You be the judge of it fits.

 

[Soso]

Rest in peace, Marilyn. She had a difficult life.

 

[The Last Stand]

Rest in peace, Marilyn. She had a difficult life.

If anything, she's an advocate on why mental health awareness is important. I wish that the people that work in that field are stable themselves and don't just prescribe drugs as a solution, but that's neither here nor there. If somebody with her fame and luxuries could have mental health issues, anybody can, and Lord knows how THEY deal with it.