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America’s Blonde Bombshell: The Life of Marilyn Monroe

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2026-09-17 18:30:00 2026-09-17 19:30:00 America/Chicago America’s Blonde Bombshell: The Life of Marilyn Monroe Historical presenter Michelle Gibbons explores Marilyn Monroe’s life: tragic childhood, rise to stardom, films, rumored JFK affair, untimely death, and why she was more than a pretty face. Main Library - Elgin Room

Thursday, September 17
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-09-17 18:30:00 2026-09-17 19:30:00 America/Chicago America’s Blonde Bombshell: The Life of Marilyn Monroe Historical presenter Michelle Gibbons explores Marilyn Monroe’s life: tragic childhood, rise to stardom, films, rumored JFK affair, untimely death, and why she was more than a pretty face. Main Library - Elgin Room

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Elgin Room

Historical presenter Michelle Gibbons explores Marilyn Monroe’s life: tragic childhood, rise to stardom, films, rumored JFK affair, untimely death, and why she was more than a pretty face.

When you think of words to describe the iconic Marilyn Monroe, what do you think of? Gorgeous, sex symbol, blonde bombshell, famous, and vibrant are a few of the popular monikers – yet, there are many more words to describe the legendary Monroe and her striking appearance. Her popularity as an actress soared in the 1950’s and 1960’s until her sudden death. Today, her fame, popularity, and beauty still live on. She is someone who both men and women still put on a pedestal for having the “perfect look.” Aside from her status as an iconic sex symbol, who was Marilyn Monroe?

Historical Presenter, Michelle Gibbons, will take you inside the life of the blonde bombshell. Gibbons will explain her tragic childhood and struggle for stardom. She will discuss Monroe’s movies, her rise to fame, her alleged relationship with President Kennedy, and her untimely death. Gibbons will explain why Marilyn Monroe was so much more than just a beautiful face.

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AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History | Adult Programs |

TAGS: | America 250 |

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