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Published February 18, 2018

The BAFTAS

The British Academy Film Awards (or the BAFTAS as they’re more commonly referred to) are currently under way in London tonight (18th February 2018.) Marilyn was nominated twice for ‘Best Foreign Film Actress’ once in 1956 for “The Seven Year Itch” and secondly for her role in “The Prince And The Showgirl” at the 1958 Award ceremonies.

“All About Eve,” “How To Marry A Millionaire,” “Some Like It Hot” and “Let’s Make Love” were all nominated in the catagory for “Best Film From Any Source.”

More recently in 2012, the 2011 film “My Week With Marilyn,” starring Michelle Williams in the lead role, earned itself no less than 7 BAFTA nominations. They included:

Best British Film: My Week With Marilyn
Best Actress In A Leading Role: Michelle Williams
Best Actor In A Supporting Role: Kenneth Brannagh
Best Actress In A Supporting Role: Dame Judy Dench
Best Hair and Make Up: Jenny Shircore
Best Costume Design: Jill Taylor

Michelle Williams at the 2012 BAFTA Awards receiving a nomination for her portrayal of Marilyn in “My Week With Marilyn.”

Published February 13, 2018

THE IRISH MARILYN MONROE FAN CLUB

Recently, our very own Scott Fortner spoke to the “Irish Marilyn Monroe Fan Club” and gave a 2 part interview on what it’s like being one of the worlds leading Marilyn Monroe collectors and super fans.

You can read his interview here: http://irishmarilynmonroefanclub.com/

Published February 13, 2018

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Remembering Abraham Lincoln on his birthday! Marilyn was a great admirer of the president and even travelled to Illinois for a Lincoln event.

Published February 4, 2018

MARILYN JETTY SWIM

Since beginning in 2014 in Adelaide, South Australia, the Marilyn Jetty Swim has raised an incredible $167,000 to help beat cancer and in true Marilyn style, grabbed national and international headlines.

To find out more about this wonderful cause, simply head here: http://www.themarilyns.org/