Passionate And Tumultuous Marriage
Apparently, Monroe’s short-lived marriage to DiMaggio was passionate and tumultuous. According to reports, the baseball star had particular hang-ups about the public persona of his wife – so much so that their relationship started to turn sour. As a matter of fact, DiMaggio reportedly wanted Monroe to become a housewife instead of continuing acting. However, as a sex symbol, Monroe had to be flirtatious as it was part of her job.
Passionate And Tumultuous Marriage
A Story Behind The Iconic Photo
For instance, the iconic photo of Monroe in the billowing white dress actually has a dark tale behind it. As you may know, that famous snap comes from one scene in Billy Wilder’s film The Seven Year Itch. Apparently, on the day the sequence was shot, Monroe’s husband at the time, DiMaggio, came to watch. According to some sources, he wasn’t happy with what he saw and became agitated.
A Story Behind The Iconic Photo
