Marilyn Monroe’s hometown of Hollywood kicks off Monday a series of special events marking the 100th anniversary of the movie icon’s birth.
At the historic Chinese Theatre, where Monroe’s handprints are immortalised alongside Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) co-star Jane Russell, fans plan to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ — echoing her famed sultry serenade to president John F Kennedy.
One hundred roses and a cake will be placed at the site, a symbol of Hollywood’s golden age and a popular tourist hotspot.
A crowd of fans dressed as Marilyn Monroe in Hollywood. Photo: AFP
Tributes to Tinseltown’s legendary daughter began on Sunday, with the Academy Museum opening Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon, an exhibit celebrating her film career and life cut short.
