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The self-made Marilyn Monroe

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4.34.7K Ratings

🗓️ 31 May 2026

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

Marilyn Monroe is synonymous with glamour, beauty and stardom – but scratching the surface of her public image reveals another story. Author and professor of film philosophy Lucy Bolton reveals the career-driven and consistently ambitious side to Monroe that fuelled the creation of her star image. Speaking to Charlotte Vosper, Lucy guides us through Monroe's personal and professional life, unveiling the hard-working woman behind the glamorous facade. ----- GO BEYOND THE PODCAST If you'd like to find out more about women such as Marilyn who fought back against the exploitative studio system, check out this brilliant podcast episode with Helen O'Hara about the women who challenged Hollywood: https://bit.ly/4eCn9FE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:06.2

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And honestly, I wasn't so sure.

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1:40.4

When we think of Marilyn Monroe, many of us will conjure up an image of beauty, fame and tragedy.

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