How it Ended

Even though the pair were extremely close, Marilyn once said, “She was a great teacher, but she got jealous about the men I saw. She thought she was my husband!” Which made people double-take the connection the two shared.

However, as their relationship became too intense, the pair stopped working in 1956. Lytess’ controlling nature and the intense emotional bond between them became increasingly burdensome for Monroe. The separation was brutal and marked by betrayal and loss on both sides.