Marilyn Monroe Fans Descended on Palm Springs For Her 100th Birthday

New York Times Monday 01 June 2026, 19:55 UTC By Francesca Forquet 1 min read

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To honor her centennial, over 1,000 Marilyn Monroe fans came together to dress as the screen legend in Palm Springs, where her Hollywood career began.

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