Marilyn Monroe’s personal items to be auctioned off in honor of 96th birthday
Marilyn Monroe’s birthday is definitely something to celebrate.The Hollywood icon would have been 96 on June 1 and to commemorate the milestone, Julien’s Auction is selling her personal effects and memorabilia.Fans will be able to bid on items such as her film costumes, jewelry, photographs, handwritten notes, files and other relics from her life and career.In conjunction with Turner Classic Movies (TCM), the auction — titled “Hollywood Legends” — will be carried out in Beverly Hills, Calif. from July 15 to July 17.The collection features keepsakes from Monroe’s famous films such as “How To Marry A Millionaire,” “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” “Some Like It Hot,” “Bus Stop,” “Let’s Make Love” and “The Misfits.”Some pieces that will be auctioned off include her black satin sequined leotard she wore in the 1953 comedy “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” and her pale pink silk blouse worn in “Let’s Make Love” in 1960.The blonde bombshell’s 19th-century-style bodice from a 1956 Jack Cardiff photo session will also be sold off to the highest bidder.Handwritten memos Monroe penned during her film sessions and acting classes will be going for quite a pretty penny.