t3003 On May 23, 1994, a Belgian-born diamond dealer stood at a Catholic altar on Park Avenue and read a Greek poem over Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. America called it the gentlest love story of her life. He was another woman's husband that morning, and had been for 45 years. Her will left him one item by … Read more
For more than fifty years, former Secret Service agent Clint Hill rarely spoke publicly about the emotions he carried from his years protecting Jacqueline Kennedy. When he finally began sharing his experiences through interviews and memoirs, audiences discovered a story very different from the glamorous image often associated with Camelot. His memories were not about … Read more
On May 19, 1962, Marilyn Monroe walked onto a stage at Madison Square Garden in a dress so tight it had to be sewn onto her body and sang "Happy Birthday" to the president of the United States. Fifteen thousand people watched. The first lady was not among them. Jackie Kennedy had looked at the … Read more
Jacqueline Lee Bouvier was born on July 28, 1929, in Southampton, New York, into a family at the height of American elite society. Her world was one of aristocratic lineage, old money, and a surname that opened doors in the most exclusive circles of Manhattan and Long Island. From her first day, her life was … Read more
To prní, čeho jsem si všiml, když jsem toho Štědrého večera vešel do domu svého syna, nebyl stromek ani světýlka, ani vůně pečeně, kterou mi moje snacha vychvalovala už od října. Stál jsem v předsíni, pořád ještě v kabátě, a počítal talíře. Bylo jich osm. Já, můj syn, Tara, její rodiče, její bratr s přítelkyní … Read more
A newly surfaced letter is adding fuel to long-standing rumors that Marilyn Monroe was romantically involved with a member of the Kennedy family. The letter was written to Monroe by Jean Kennedy Smith, the sister of New York Senator Robert F. Kennedy. In the letter, Jean Kennedy Smith writes, "Understand that you and Bobby are … Read more
The story people think they know about Marilyn Monroe and John F. Kennedy is mostly about sex. The uglier story is about power, access, and what happens when access is withdrawn. Monroe reportedly met Kennedy only a handful of times. According to the friend she confided in, they spent one night together, and she said … Read more
The green sequined costume Marilyn Monroe wore in the 1956 film "Bus Stop" was one of the most memorable outfits of her career. Designed by Fox costume designer William Travilla, it was a form-fitting, shimmering ensemble worn during the saloon singing scene where she performed "That Old Black Magic." The costume was carefully preserved after … Read more
In the summer of 1961, Peter Lawford's beach house in Santa Monica had become an unofficial West Coast White House. It was a place where Hollywood glamour met political power, where movie stars and senators mingled at parties that lasted until dawn. At the center of it all, increasingly visible and increasingly controversial, was Marilyn … Read more
In 1960, Marilyn Monroe walked into Frank Sinatra's Palm Springs compound and into a carefully orchestrated trap. The martinis were cold, the jazz was smooth, and some of the most powerful men in America were waiting. On one side of the room sat John F. Kennedy, the charismatic senator who would soon become president. On … Read more