Marilyn Monroe And Ella Fitzgerald's Intimate Relationship Finally Comes To Light
Marilyn Monroe's exploits have become the stuff of legend. However, not every aspect of her personal life made headlines, especially certain friendships that Marilyn struck up behind closed doors. In the early 1950s, she bonded with this up-and-coming entertainer. That relationship turned out to be a turning point in both of their careers. Show business was never quite the same.
Blonde bombshell
As the quintessential blonde bombshell, Marilyn Monroe had no trouble making audience's heads explode. But as much as she loved performing, both on stage and screen, she had other passions that kept her busy.
Theater fan
Marilyn didn't just love entertainment; she lived it. The Some Like It Hot star frequented theaters and nightclubs whenever she got the chance and, just like her character, had a particular soft spot for jazz.
Appreciating Ella
She had a good ear for it, too. By the early 1950s, Marilyn's impressive record collection introduced her to the genius of Ella Fitzgerald. She wasn't yet a household name, but that didn't deter the starlet from going to see her in person.
The meeting
After one show, a mutual acquaintance introduced Ella and Marilyn. They immediately hit it off. Monroe was delighted to connect on a personal level with such an immense talent, as she gushed, "I love her as a person as well as a singer. I think she's the greatest."
