Marilyn by Elliott Erwitt in September 1954 behind the scenes of The Seven Year Itch.

Marilyn by Bert Stern in June 1962.

Fifty one years ago today on May 19th 1962 Marilyn sang "Happy Birthday/Thanks for the memories at Madison Square Gardens for President Kennedy's 45th Birthday Gala. Oh and just for the purpose of ignorant people Marilyn went home at half eleven with her ex father in law, Isidore Miller.

Marilyn by Bert Stern in June 1962.

Marilyn by Bert Stern in 1962.

Marilyn by Bert Stern in 1962.

Marilyn icons from The Misfits (1961)

Marilyn Monroe Sam Shaw icons 1954-1957

Icons of Sam Shaw photos 1954-1957

Marilyn quote as Roslyn from The Misfits (1961) and Lana singing without you #myedit #marilynettes #marilyn #marilynmonroe #1960s #oldhollywood #vintage #lanadelrey @lanadelrey

Puppy Love edit by me :] @lanadelrey #marilyn #marilynettes #marilynmonroe #lanadelrey #puppylove #myedit #vintage #oldhollywood

Marilyn by Bert Stern in June 1962.

One of my favourite Marilyn/Lana edits; Marilyn in The Prince and The Showgirl (1957) and Lana in Blue Velvet (2012) @lanadelrey #vintage #oldhollywood #1950s #myedit #marilyn #marilynettes #marilynmonroe #bluevelvet #lanadelrey

Marilyn during the filming of How To Marry A Millionaire in 1953.

Marilyn in a publicity still for The Seven Year Itch in 1955.