Norma Jean Mortensen was born 100 years ago – destined to endure as one of the greatest Hollywood icons, despite her tragically short and difficult life. In this special anniversary event we bring together Rosie Broadley , curator of Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait at the National Portrait Gallery, the biographer Andrew Wilson who has revisited the often-told life story of Marilyn in I Wanna Be Loved By You to provide fresh perspectives and Gail Crowther , who delves into the lesser-known story of Marilyn’s life as an avid reader in Marilyn and Her Books, recounting her meetings with literary giants including Christopher Isherwood and Dylan Thomas. Join them as they discuss one of the most misunderstood figures of our time. In conversation with Tim Hubbard . Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Literature Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.

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