A century of Marilyn.

A close-up portrait of a woman with platinum blonde hair styled in vintage waves, wearing red lipstick, a diamond necklace, and looking at the camera with a seductive expression.

June 1, 2026, marks 100 years since Marilyn Monroe was born. To honor her centennial, WTWMI launches with a three-part series tracing her invention, her rise, and the cost of becoming the most famous woman in the world.

Listen to Part One, Part Two, and Part Three now.

A story of strength, ambition, and self-invention — about a girl who shouldn't have had a chance, and the woman she gave everything to become.

WTWMI — listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.