Marilyn Monroe's money, primarily her estate and 75% of her intellectual property, went mostly to her acting coach Lee Strasberg, with 25% of the IP rights to her psychiatrist Dr. Marianne Kris, while smaller bequests went to her half-sister and mother; after Lee's death, his share passed to his widow Anna Strasberg, who later sold the rights to Authentic Brands Group, creating a lucrative brand that generates millions today.
Monroe never had children and she was not married at the time of her death, so she left most of her money to her acting coach, Lee Strasberg. Marilyn also left money for her mother, half-sister, and close friends. Strasberg's second wife, Anna, inherited the estate when Lee died in 1982.
Marilyn Monroe's plan illustrates what can happen when you fail to control who inherits your estate. The famous actress and model passed away in August of 1962, leaving the bulk of her estate to her acting coach, Lee Strasberg.
When she died in 1962, she left no family and had a net worth of $800,000, which is equivalent to about $7 million today. Monroe spent her money freely, and gave some to relatives, employees and strangers.
Forbes reported that Monroe's likeness is used by nearly 100 brands around the world, including high-end fashion houses like Dolce & Gabbana. Her famous face is still her biggest money-maker, but her films still bring in cash to her estate. Some Like It Hot made her estate $4.5 million in 1999 alone.
Jane Russell was billed above Marilyn Monroe for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), and was also paid a lot more - reportedly $200K, while Marilyn was paid $11,250.
Marilyn Monroe didn't die very rich. In fact, she died in debt— although it wasn't the kind of debt that a Hollywood star would have to worry much about. Her estate wound up in the black to the tune of something over a million dollars, but most of that money went to lawyers.
“I'm removing it. It is a negative character, as [Monroe] suffered from personality disorders and was bipolar,” Fox told the news source. “I do not want to attract this kind of negative energy in my life.”
“Spending eternity next to Marilyn is too sweet to pass up”: Hugh Hefner Paid $75,000 to Get Buried Next to Marilyn Monroe - IMDb. Hugh Hefner was a super wealthy and influential media mogul.
Marilyn Monroe likely suffered from complex mental health issues, with modern analysis pointing towards Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), alongside historical diagnoses of Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depressive Illness), anxiety, depression, and addiction, stemming from severe childhood trauma and abandonment. Her struggles included emotional instability, identity issues, impulsivity, intense mood swings, emptiness, and substance abuse, all consistent with BPD and ASD traits, though she was treated with medications for mood disorders during her life.
Monroe, photographed in 1962. In July 2023, the current owners—married couple Brinah Milstein and Roy Bank—acquired the residence for $8.35 million and were granted a permit to demolish the structure shortly thereafter.
Marilyn Monroe would be 99 years old today, June 1, 2025. She was born on June 1, 1926, and her death was on August 5, 1962.
Marilyn Monroe had plastic surgery? According to new reports, the answer is yes! The blonde bombshell, who has been revered for her curves for decades, apparently had plastic surgery in her pre-fame days to correct a nose imperfection as well as underwent chin augmentation.
Marilyn Monroe was more than a glamorous icon—she was deeply intelligent and loved literature and philosophy. She reportedly had an IQ of 168, even higher than einstein's estimated 160.
A Japanese man bid more than $4.6 million for the crypt above Marilyn. However, the deal ended up falling through, and Richard Poncher is still buried there to this day.
Aside from a brief period late in her career, Marilyn's weight was always between 117 - 120 lbs and her waist measurements pretty much never changed.
Murray telephoned Greenson, on whose advice she looked in through a window, and saw Monroe lying facedown on her bed, nude and covered by a sheet and clutching a telephone receiver. Greenson arrived shortly thereafter. He entered the room by breaking a window and found Monroe dead.
Bless them both. The Judy Garland Experience I read in an interview from Liza Minnelli that she had paid for a certain amount of the funeral and Judy's husband, her last husband was supposed to pay the rest, but did not.
I love you." For two decades, DiMaggio had flowers delivered to Marilyn's grave twice a week. "I firmly believe," said Brad Dexter, "that all the years that [DiMaggio] made those visitations to her grave site and left flowers. . . he was still in love with her, but also [did it] out of a great sense of guilt.
Megan Fox's "disease" refers to her public statements about struggling with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), a mental health condition causing obsessive preoccupation with perceived flaws in appearance that others don't see, leading to significant distress and life disruption. She's also spoken about past struggles with severe eating disorders, manic depression, and OCD, highlighting her long-term challenges with body image and mental health.
A three dots tattoo often means "Mi Vida Loca" (my crazy life) symbolizing a rebellious, resilient life, especially in gang or prison culture, placed in a triangle near the eye or hand. However, it also holds spiritual meanings like the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) or stages of life (life, death, reincarnation) if in a vertical line, or past, present, future if horizontal (ellipsis).
Comedian and actor Pete Davidson spent over $200,000 on laser tattoo removal to get rid of most of his extensive ink, a process he said was difficult and required many sessions over several years to accommodate his acting work. He underwent numerous sessions, finding the removal process painful and time-consuming, but necessary for his career and mental well-being, as he often had to cover the tattoos for roles, say reports from late 2025/early 2026 sources according to posts on platforms like Facebook and E! News.
A woman who enjoyed her sleep, Monroe took between five and 10 hours of shut-eye a night in a wide single bed. On Sunday? “[It's] my one day of total leisure. I sometimes take two hours to wake up, luxuriating in every last moment of drowsiness,” she said in an interview with Pageant magazine.
Marilyn Monroe suffered from severe mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, insomnia, and likely bipolar disorder, alongside addiction to prescription drugs (barbiturates, amphetamines) and alcohol, compounded by physical ailments like endometriosis, dyslexia, and a stutter, all contributing to a life marked by emotional turmoil, low self-esteem, and frequent suicidal ideation, leading to her tragic overdose.
“They liked each other and at this moment, Marilyn was a perfect match for him. And vice versa. They filled each other's needs and over the next few years, would continue to.” There were times when the romance waned – when Monroe first married Arthur Miller and when Sinatra briefly wooed Lauren Bacall.