Elia Kazan: The Beginning

Her age: 25

Duration: 1951

Marilyn Monroe and Elia Kazan’s relationship began in the early 1950s when they met through mutual connections in the entertainment industry. Kazan, a highly respected director known for his work on Broadway and in Hollywood, was immediately drawn to Monroe’s raw talent and beauty.

Monroe, seeking to refine her acting skills, was captivated by Kazan’s reputation and influence. However, the connection quickly deepened into a passionate, albeit brief, romantic affair, marked by an intense but clandestine bond due to Kazan’s marriage with Molly Day Thacher.