Or, maybe… society can value all life and we don’t need to pick on a dead woman to make a point. I’m not even sure the other dead woman (Audrey Hepburn) would appreciate the use of her image/life events being used in this way.
I get it. The point trying to be made. But I am baffled by the logic in making a point about a person’s value by devaluing another person.
Amen, sister. Especially since Marilyn Monroe was actually a very intelligent woman who had an extremely hard life and was exploited from an early age. If I knew more about her life I’m sure I could say more, but here’s one thing: She got an all-white club to feature Ella Fitzgerald by promising to come to the club every single night of Ella’s engagement. She kept her promise.
Besides, despite all the good Audrey Hepburn did, she’s still valued by most people for her beauty and charm just as Marilyn is. If I could/had to be one of them, I’d certainly choose Audrey, but I feel sorry for Marilyn; I don’t judge her.
Sorry it took so long for me to get this posted, Katherine. I was working remotely and couldn’t get it to work. Thanks for reading. I 100% agree with you. I didn’t know about the Ella Fitzgerald story, but I did know she (MM) was much smarter than she was ever given credit for.