Marilyn Quotes
On the icon whose name still shapes how Hollywood sees beauty.
One speaker admits not quite feeling they fit the Marilyn Maxwell mold, a small comparison against a much bigger Hollywood standard.
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Hollywood didn't kill Marilyn Monroe, it's the Marilyn Monroes who are killing Hollywood.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size was Marilyn Monroe, according to one quote?
A size 14, a fact one quote points out to correct assumptions about her figure.
How does someone compare themselves to Marilyn Maxwell?
They admit they don't feel they Fit her particular mode or image.
Is there a quote about fearing to look like Marilyn Monroe?
Yes, one admits they'd rather die than end up as Fat as they perceived Monroe to be, a telling reflection of body-image pressure.
What's the sharpest quote about Hollywood and Monroe?
It flips blame entirely, arguing Hollywood didn't kill Marilyn Monroe, but that the Marilyn Monroes it keeps producing are killing Hollywood instead.
Do multiple people named Marilyn appear here?
Yes, both Marilyn Monroe and the lesser-known Marilyn Maxwell are referenced, showing the name carries more than one legacy.
Marilyn Monroe's actual size gets corrected against assumption, and another quote argues that Hollywood itself, not Monroe, did the real damage to the ideal she came to represent.
