Photos of Marilyn Monroe Living Her Best Life On Set
Marilyn Monroe is one of those names you don't have to explain to anyone, no matter how young or old they are. Everybody has seen the late actress in one way or the other, whether it's from watching one of her movies, walking by one of her iconic pictures, or having watched a documentary about her tumultuous life and the conspiracies around her mysterious death.
Marilyn Monroe is an icon to this day, but her purest energy is still seen in candid photos taken between shots in a movie set. Her true self would come out when the director yelled cut, giving her the chance to relax, smoke a cigarette, sign autographs, and smile like no one smiled before.
She felt real freedom then, and would play around with the crew until she was called again to action. She was also the most popular celebrity on Earth, and fans would gather around filming locations to get a glimpse at the icon. And she would enjoy that more than anything. Let's take a look at photos of Marilyn Monroe living her best life on set.
There's No Business Like Show Business (1954)
Clearly, a girl who can do anything.
The Seven Year Itch
Wardrobe, hair, and make-up, done. Coffee? On it.
With a fan
Marilyn was the moment.
Saying hi to fans
While filming The Seven Year Itch, people would gather around the movie set waiting to see the star.
Let’s Make Love (1960)
The eye in the sky.
Let’s Make Love (1960)
Insane face card.
Let’s Make Love (1960)
Marilyn was exploring way more than just acting.
Ladies of the Chorus (1948)
Need to be close to capture all that magic.
Snack time
Ready. Set. Snack.
The Seven Year Itch (1954)
“Iconic” doesn't even begin to cover it.
The Seven Year Itch (1954)
She knew how to handle the attention.
The Misfits (1961)
In her last performances, she wasn't smiling that much anymore.
The Misfits (1961)
She was still THE standard of beauty.
Signing autographs
Marilyn Monroe would always make time for her fans, especially kids.
The Misfits (1961)
She also had time to goof around and create everlasting memories on set.
Some like it hot (1959)
Nobody shone like her.
River of No Return (1954)
Living the dream.
Niagara (1953)
No matter the character or the story, Marilyn's hair would always look incredible.
Cheers
Some say Marilyn Monroe felt more comfortable around kids than adults in show business, and you can't blame her.
How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)
Making friends on set.
Let’s Make Love (1960)
Actor talk.
