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'Marilyn Monroe Century' shows Norma Jeane's stunning journey to icon

Portrait of Bryan Alexander Bryan Alexander
June 11, 2026Updated June 12, 2026, 7:07 p.m. ET
"The Marilyn Monroe Century" (Abrams Books) pays tribute to the global icon around Monroe's 100th birthday (June 1), documenting the transformation from model Norma Jeane Dougherty to enduring superstar through photographs by photographer Bruno Bernard (also known as Bernard of Hollywood).
"The Marilyn Monroe Century" (Abrams Books)pays tribute to the global icon around Monroe's 100th birthday (June 1), documenting the transformation from model Norma Jeane Dougherty to enduring superstar through photographs by photographer Bruno Bernard (also known as Bernard of Hollywood).
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Monroe on the Springs Racquet Club diving board in 1948 is one of the photographs in the book compiled by co-authors Joshua John Miller (Bernard’s grandson) and Mark A. Fortin. Some photos are iconic, others have never-been-seen before.
Monroe on the Springs Racquet Club diving board in 1948 is one of the photographs in the book compiled by co-authors Joshua John Miller (Bernard’s grandson) and Mark A. Fortin. Some photos are iconic, others have never-been-seen before.
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After a chance meeting on the streets of Los Angeles, Norma Jean (in 1946) posed often for Bernard. Many of photographs are featured in the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures exhibition, "Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon."
After a chance meeting on the streets of Los Angeles, Norma Jean (in 1946) posed often for Bernard. Many of photographs are featured in the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures exhibition, "Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon."
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Norma Jeane in a white bikini with a floating starfish in 1946.
Norma Jeane in a white bikini with a floating starfish in 1946.
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Marilyn Monroe on the 1954 set of "The Seven Year Itch" with makeup man Whitey Snyder. Bernard was able to shoot Monroe on the set of one of her most famous movies.
Marilyn Monroe on the 1954 set of "The Seven Year Itch" with makeup man Whitey Snyder. Bernard was able to shoot Monroe on the set of one of her most famous movies.
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Marilyn Monroe reclining on set of "The Seven Year Itch."
Marilyn Monroe reclining on set of "The Seven Year Itch."
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Monroe having her hair done on the set of "The Seven Year Itch."
Monroe having her hair done on the set of "The Seven Year Itch."
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Marilyn Monroe with acting coach Natasha Lytess, who coached the actress through more than 20 films, on the set of "The Seven Year Itch."
Marilyn Monroe with acting coach Natasha Lytess, who coached the actress through more than 20 films, on the set of "The Seven Year Itch."
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Marilyn Monroe in the famed shot sewer grate moment with actor Tom Ewell in "The Seven Year Itch."
Marilyn Monroe in the famed shot sewer grate moment with actor Tom Ewell in "The Seven Year Itch."
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Close-up of Marilyn Monroe in 1954.
Close-up of Marilyn Monroe in 1954.
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Marilyn Monroe with Bernard. Monroe reportedly often said to the photographer, "Remember Bernie, everything started with you!"
Marilyn Monroe with Bernard. Monroe reportedly often said to the photographer, "Remember Bernie, everything started with you!"
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Author Joshua John Miller with "Euphoria" star Barbie Ferreira at a reading of "The Marilyn Monroe Century" at Los Angeles' Chateau Marmont to celebrate the 100th birthday of Marilyn Monroe. Ferreira read passages of Bernard's diary entries as Monroe.
Author Joshua John Miller with "Euphoria" star Barbie Ferreira at a reading of "The Marilyn Monroe Century" at Los Angeles' Chateau Marmont to celebrate the 100th birthday of Marilyn Monroe. Ferreira read passages of Bernard's diary entries as Monroe.
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Bernard's Monroe photographs were auctioned off at the AMFAR Cannes Gala on May 21, 2026 raising close to $90,000 during Monroe's 100th birthday year.
Bernard's Monroe photographs were auctioned off at the AMFAR Cannes Gala on May 21, 2026 raising close to $90,000 during Monroe's 100th birthday year.
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"The Marilyn Monroe Century: From Norma Jeane to Icon — A Story" was written by Joshua John Miller and M.A. Fortin.
"The Marilyn Monroe Century: From Norma Jeane to Icon — A Story" was written by Joshua John Miller and M.A. Fortin.
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