Hollywood honours Marilyn Monroe on 100th birthday

Hollywood marked the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's birth on Monday, celebrating the iconic actress with a citywide array of tributes. Decades after her untimely death, Tinseltown embraced the enduring legacy of one of its most famous stars.

On Hollywood Boulevard's Walk of Fame, tour guide Lacey Noel remarked, "When you think of Hollywood, you think of Marilyn. There's some sort of beautiful, mysterious, and captivating aura that she has that will never go away." Fans gathered at the historic Chinese Theatre, where Monroe's handprints are preserved, to sing "Happy Birthday." The site was adorned with one hundred roses and a cake, symbolizing Hollywood's golden age.

Tributes began on Sunday with the Academy Museum's opening of "Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon." This exhibit showcases her film career and personal life, featuring hundreds of original pieces, including her famous pink dress from "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." The museum will host special screenings of her films throughout the month.

Further events include a major auction by Julien's Auctions on June 4, offering nearly 200 pieces of Monroe memorabilia. The collection includes unpublished photographs, scripts with her notes, and personal items. Born in Los Angeles on June 1, 1926, Monroe endured a difficult childhood before embarking on a career that saw her defy studio demands and establish herself as a global star.

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When you think of Hollywood, you think of Marilyn. There's some sort of beautiful, mysterious, and captivating aura that she has that will never go away.