The iconic Marilyn Monroe, famously known as the ultimate s** symbol and one of the most desired women globally, was much more than the ‘man-eating siren’ persona she portrayed to the world.
Recent revelations suggest that despite her three marriages, Marilyn Monroe held a secret s**ual orientation that many were unaware of – she leaned towards being a lesbian.
During her lifetime, Marilyn disclosed engaging in intimate encounters with renowned actresses like Joan Crawford, Barbara Stanwyck, Marlene Dietrich, and Elizabeth Taylor.
Surprisingly, she also had romantic involvements with her acting mentors, Natasha Lytess and Paula Strasberg, as detailed by an author who had personal interactions with the star.
Tragically, just a day before director Jean Negulesco, who worked with Marilyn on ‘How To Marry A Millionaire,’ was scheduled to meet her, she was found lifeless.
Negulesco expressed regret, believing he could have saved her if given the chance.
He shared Marilyn’s deep struggle with identity, particularly her s**ual one, labeling it a facade.
According to transcripts from Marilyn’s psychoanalysis sessions with Dr. Ralph Greenson towards the end of her life, she confessed never experiencing orgasm with a man until following the doctor’s guidance closely.
The actress credited Dr. Greenson for enlightening her on the mental aspect of pleasure, transforming her understanding and experience of intimacy.
Celeste Holm, a co-star of Marilyn’s in ‘All About Eve’ who recently passed away, attributed Marilyn’s s**ual challenges to her turbulent upbringing.
Born out of wedlock in 1926 to Gladys Pearl Monroe Mortenson, who battled schizophrenia, Marilyn harbored a deep-seated fear of hereditary mental illness, stemming from her family history of psychiatric disorders.
Aside from her psychological struggles, Marilyn faced physical health issues like endometriosis, a painful gynecological condition that made traditional intercourse uncomfortable for her.
Coupled with her fear of pregnancy, these factors led Marilyn to seek solace in older women as her s**ual guides and companions.
Despite her early marriage to Jim Dougherty, where he falsely claimed their intimacy was fulfilling, Marilyn confided in friends about her distressing s**ual encounters.
Reports reveal that Marilyn resorted to hiding in the bathroom during their early marital years, displaying an aversion to s**ual activities due to her fears and physical discomfort.
Marilyn’s infatuation with being like Betty Grable and her pursuits of stars like Judy Garland and her mentor Natasha Lytess shed light on her complex relationships and struggles with sexuality and identity.
From seeking motherly figures to grappling with societal expectations, Marilyn’s life was a mosaic of unfulfilled desires and battles with self-acceptance.
