Let me tell you a story about Marilyn Monroe, the dazzling Hollywood icon whose life was as tragic as it was brilliant. In the latest episode of "The Killing of Marilyn Monroe" podcast, we learn that her deep despair and suicidal thoughts were the final nails in the coffin for her steamy romance with the legendary crooner Frank Sinatra. It's a tale of love, ambition, and heartbreak that still resonates today.
Frank Sinatra's Love for Marilyn Monroe
In episode five of the podcast, which dropped on September 16, experts revealed that Sinatra was absolutely smitten with Monroe in the early '60s. He wasn't just another admirer; he was ready to take the plunge and marry her. Entertainment journalist Charles Casillo shared, "Like many men, Frank Sinatra fell under her spell. He treated her like he had never treated any other woman. He was incredibly protective of her." But as we all know, love isn't always enough to overcome life's obstacles.
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Despite Sinatra's intentions, his plans to marry Monroe quickly unraveled. According to Casillo, Sinatra confided in his attorney about his desire to tie the knot with Marilyn. Unfortunately, the lawyer wasn't as enthusiastic about the idea. "He actually went to his lawyer and said, 'I think I am going to marry Marilyn,' and his lawyer talked him out of it," Casillo explained. The attorney argued that marrying America's sweetheart could spell disaster for Sinatra's career.
The Lawyer's Dire Warning
Charles Casillo went on to reveal the chilling advice Sinatra received. "The lawyer said, 'Don't marry her. She's going to commit suicide, and if she kills herself during the time that she is Frank Sinatra's wife, you will go down in history as the man responsible for Marilyn Monroe's death.'" It's a sobering reminder of how mental health issues were often misunderstood and stigmatized back then.
Marilyn's Troubled Marriages
If Sinatra's relationship with Monroe was doomed by her inner demons, her previous marriages were no less tumultuous. Her union with playwright Arthur Miller, for example, was fraught with challenges from the start. Celebrity biographer Mark Bego noted, "Arthur Miller ran with a very intellectual crowd. And then Marilyn was looked at by people in power as just being that movie star, that blonde bombshell, that sex goddess." Monroe's image as a sex symbol overshadowed her aspirations to be taken seriously as an actress.
Bego elaborated, "I think that Arthur Miller’s circle really didn’t take Marilyn as seriously as she thought she should be taken." It's a heartbreaking commentary on the societal pressures placed on women in Hollywood during that era.
Joe DiMaggio: A Love That Couldn't Last
Monroe's marriage to baseball legend Joe DiMaggio was equally complicated. Biographer Jerome Charyn revealed that DiMaggio adored Monroe but struggled to cope with her skyrocketing fame. "What Joe DiMaggio wanted was for Marilyn to leave show business – and she was a big star – and stay at home and be his wife only and make no other publicity," Charyn explained. This clash of desires ultimately led to their divorce.
For those who follow Monroe's story, her tragic end on August 5, 1962, remains a mystery. While many believe her depression drove her to take her own life, others still speculate about foul play. Hollywood historian Bill Birnes suggests that the roots of Monroe's struggles trace back to her childhood. Born Norma Jean, she often spoke about the hardships of growing up as an orphan and the trauma of sexual abuse.
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"Before she even reached puberty – before she was a teenager – she was sexually molested by one of the foster parents that she had," Birnes revealed in the podcast. "Any sense of her innocence was completely destroyed. She was turned into a sexual creature before she was a teenager." It's a harrowing glimpse into the early life of a woman who became a global icon.
Unveiling Marilyn's Secrets
As the podcast series continues, listeners will discover new details about Monroe's private life, including her marriages, affairs, and career. Produced by the creators of the Natalie Wood podcast "Fatal Voyage: The Mysterious Death of Natalie," "The Killing of Marilyn Monroe" drops a new episode every Monday. Tune in to uncover the truth behind one of Hollywood's most enduring mysteries.
