Did she have part-Mexican blood?
One of many newest claims circulating on social media, notably TikTok, is Monroe was half Mexican and hid her Latin roots to appease the executives at Twentieth Century Fox.
This rumor stems from the truth that Monroe’s mom, Gladys, was born in Mexico. Nevertheless, this narrative is deceptive. Gladys’ household was in Mexico quickly, having shortly returned to California after her beginning.
A need for Jewish burial?
One other prevalent fable asserts that she needed to be buried in a Jewish cemetery as a consequence of her conversion to Judaism after marrying playwright Arthur Miller.
Whereas it’s true that she transformed to Judaism throughout her marriage, she had divorced Miller previous to her premature dying in 1962 and made no formal preparations for a Jewish burial.
As a substitute, she was interred at Westwood Memorial Park, alongside her foster household.
Her marriage to Robert Slatzer
Rumors have lengthy circulated Monroe was secretly married to small-time actor Robert Slatzer in 1952.
Slatzer claimed they eloped however needed to annul the wedding underneath strain from Twentieth Century Fox. Nevertheless, this story gained traction solely after Monroe’s passing.
Photographic proof exhibits Monroe was in Los Angeles on the supposed wedding ceremony day.