Marilyn Monroe centennial exhibition showcased by French Cinematheque

The French Cinematheque opened a special exhibition to mark the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's birth (June 1, 1926). The display presents a comprehensive view of her life and career, from her difficult childhood and early modeling work to her breakthrough films of the 1950s such as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, How to Marry a Millionaire and Some Like It Hot. Highlights include original promotional materials, costumes, photographs by Eve Arnold, Richard Avedon and Andy Warhol, and a super‑installation created by Madonna that reflects Monroe's lasting influence on pop culture. The exhibition also explores her struggle against the Hollywood studio system, her pursuit of serious acting, and her enduring legacy as an iconic figure of cinema and gender representation.