Marilyn Monroe at 100: The Enduring Myth of Hollywood's Goddess of Erotic Enchantment
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Owen Gleiberman
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Summary
A reflective piece examining Marilyn Monroe's enduring mythological status in Hollywood and American culture, 100 years after her birth. The article explores how Monroe transcended typical stardom to become a unique cultural icon—the goddess of sex and erotic enchantment—comparing her to other Hollywood legends like Bogart, Davis, and Stewart who represented different archetypes. It delves into her singular beauty and the mythological aura that continues to surround her legacy.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledBefore she was anything else, she was our goddess of sex, of bedazzled erotic enchantment.
She stands as the most beautiful woman of the 20th century, and the most mythological in her aura.
The movie stars of Hollywood's golden age were our version of the Greek gods.
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