Marlon Brando: The Beginning

Her age: 29

Duration: 1955

Like many Hollywood elite, Marilyn Monroe and Marlon Brando’s relationship began in the early 1950s when they met through mutual connections in Hollywood’s elite circles. Both were rising stars with a reputation for acting prowess and striking good looks.

They shared a mutual admiration for each other’s talents, which sparked a friendship that sometimes veered into romantic territory. Intense, intellectual conversations and a shared understanding of the pressures of stardom characterized their relationship.