Marilyn Monroe In Rare Never Before Seen Pictures Working Out
The candid snaps of the then 25-year-old bombshell were taken for LIFE magazine back in 1952 but only just released
It’s not often you come across never before seen pictures of Marilyn Monroe, one of the most iconic actresses of all time.
But new images, thought lost for over 60 years, have been released that show the original blonde bombshell keeping fit and working up a sweat.
The rare pictures give a glimpse into Marilyn’s life before she became a world-famous sex symbol and A-list actress.
Taken in 1952 when she was 25, the candid snaps show the iconic star working out in her modest Los Angeles apartment in a bikini top and jeans.
Photographer Philippe Halsman took the pictures for a spread in LIFE magazine but these workout shots didn’t make the cut.
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Instead, Marilyn graced the April 1952 cover in a form fitting, off the shoulder white dress.
Unsurprisingly, even when she exercised she looked incredibly glamourous with a full face of make-up on and her iconic curls perfectly in place.
Instead of manky old trackie bottoms like the rest of us, Marilyn pumped iron in high-waisted jeans and a cute bikini top, which clearly showed off her soon-to-be-famous figure.
The photos provide a snapshot of a star on the rise, just one year before the LA native had her breakthrough role in Gentleman Prefer Blondes alongside Jane Russell.
Marilyn caught the world’s attention with her infamous performance of ‘Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend’ in the 1953 musical and went on to star in classics like The Seven Year Itch and Some Like It Hot.
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