How it Ended

Monroe’s career continued to ascend, bringing her into contact with new opportunities and relationships. While dealing with his professional and personal challenges, Kazan distanced himself. The pressures of their respective careers and the complexities of their affair made it difficult to sustain the relationship.

Ultimately, they parted ways, with Kazan eventually revealing to his wife in a letter in 1955 about the affair. The end of their relationship marked a turning point for Monroe as she continued navigating Hollywood’s demanding world on her terms.