S2 Ep44: The Real Norma Jeane - Part 3

Buckle up folks! You're in for a long one this week. We continue with Norma Jeane's life story. We cover the end of her relationship with Joe DiMaggio, her friendships with Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald, her time at the Actors Studio, the start of her film company, and her tumultuous relationship with Playwright Arthur Miller. We also dive into her miscarriages, eating disorders, and endometriosis, so please be aware of this before listening. We also provide a trigger warning at the beginning of the episode. Sources Books: My Story by Marilyn Monroe The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe J. Randy Taraborrelli Marilyn Monroe: The Private Life of a Public Icon by Charles Casillo Marilyn Monroe | Biography, Death, Movies, & Facts Marilyn Monroe is found dead Marilyn Monroe's Death: Her Sudden Passing and Its Aftermath Fact or fiction: 6 scenes from 'Blonde' and the real-life stories behind them Here's How Much 'Blonde' Stays True to Marilyn Monroe's Life He helped organise Marilyn Monroe's big break only to die days later Marilyn Monroe’s Medical Records Suggest She Had Plastic Surgery https://finance.yahoo.com/news/marilyn-monroe-net-worth-she-212331151.html Before Blonde, revisiting Marilyn Monroe’s tragic life and mysterious death Marilyn Monroe's Death Didn't Happen *Exactly* The Way It Was Reported From the Archives: Marilyn Monroe Dies; Pills Blamed Who Was the Real Marilyn Monroe?