From Icon to Heartbreak | Episode 40: Marilyn Monroe on the Subway Grate, Sam Shaw

📸 The Iconic Marilyn Monroe Photo That Made Her a Star—And Destroyed Her Marriage
Marilyn Monroe was already on the rise in Hollywood, but one photo would change everything. Photographer Sam Shaw captured the famous image of Monroe standing over a subway grate in the film The Seven Year Itch, her white dress blowing up in the breeze. This single shot helped turn her into a cultural icon, cementing her legacy in Hollywood forever. However, the immense attention that came with this publicity photo also contributed to the end of her marriage to baseball star Joe DiMaggio.
This video explores the story behind the photo, the cultural impact it had, and how fame came at a personal cost for Monroe. Discover the untold details behind one of the most iconic images in pop culture and the real-life consequences it had for one of Hollywood's biggest stars.
👉 Watch now to uncover:
• The story behind Marilyn Monroe’s iconic photo from The Seven Year Itch
• How this photo catapulted her to worldwide fame
• The fallout in her personal life, including her divorce from Joe DiMaggio
• The lasting cultural legacy of this legendary image
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“Far Away from the Past” - Hanna Lindgren
“It's Becoming Clear” - Howard Harper-Barnes

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