Marilyn Monroe is an icon of Hollywood, the actress has bewitched audiences with her timeless beauty, appeal, and innate talent for acting. Throughout her career, she has given countless remarkable performances that have showcased her caliber as an actress. Each of her roles radiated charisma and magnetic presence, who had effortlessly left a mark on the hearts of her viewers.
However, Marilyn Monroe was not only an influential actress but also possessed a network of influential connections that helped her in shaping a successful career. The Asphalt Jungle actress had many influential contacts as she had the ability to forge meaningful relationships with imminent figures, one such figure was John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th President of the USA. However, Monroe’s reputation as a s*x symbol in the industry haunted Jackie Kennedy for years after a sudden call from the actress to her husband.
Marilyn Monroe’s Call To JFK Haunted Jackie Kennedy For A Decade
Author J. Randy Taraborrelli had composed a new book titled Jackie: Public, Private, Secret. The book talked about the life of the President’s wife, which featured an incident where she was stunned by the audacity of Marilyn Monroe. The actress was rumored to have a fling with her husband and in a strange turn of events, the actress called JFK.
During an exclusive interview with Fox News, J. Randy Taraborrelli explained that his book was written after hundreds of interviews with friends, family, and lovers. The author stated that Jackie Kennedy thought it to be a cruel prank, and Marilyn Monroe’s voice remained stuck in Kennedy’s memory.
“There was something about that phone call. She later told family members that there was a haunting quality to Marilyn’s voice that really stuck with her… And it’s not like they even had any kind of deep conversation… But it was 10 years of wondering, was it really Marilyn Monroe? And that buzz stayed with the family.”
According to J. Randy Taraborrelli’s book, Monroe asked about JFK and did not state any particular reason for calling the President, this had stunned her.
“Is Jack home?” Kennedy said he wasn’t and then asked who was calling. “Marilyn Monroe,” the caller replied. “Is this Jackie?”
Marilyn Monroe said that she just wanted to say hello. Even though Jackie Kennedy was stunned she stated that she will pass the message to her husband and hung up.
Marilyn Monroe Had a Secret Affair with Elia Kazan
The Some Like it Hot actress was a trendsetter of the 1950s, and she was considered to be the s*x symbol of that era, due to her appearance in the Playboy magazines. Her popularity was so immense that her films grossed $200 million in that era, and she became a name who became an icon of the movie industry. However, nothing compares to her love life which remains a topic of hot gossip.
Even though many consider Marilyn Monroe to be an enchantress, who had several affairs and romantic associations. she married only thrice in her life. One of the most talked about affairs of the actress was during her second marriage with Joe DiMaggio for 8 months, she engaged in a secret affair with Elia Kazan. Even though their affair remained a secret, the filmmaker confessed it to his wife in 1955 through private letters.
Elia Kazan expressed his love for Monroe to his wife, and confessed to his wife, “The reason I can’t write you about what I’m ashamed of is because I’m ashamed of it. I’m ashamed I hurt you ever.” Upon more discussion, the On the Waterfront director stated that they met on Harmon Jones’ set, where he maintained his distance from the blond actress, but got attracted to her misery.
Source: Fox News
