The Monroe Mystery

When Marilyn Monroe breathlessly sang “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” to John F. Kennedy, speculations about their romance reached fever pitch. The televised star-studded birthday bash at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 1962 proved to be the screen icon’s last significant public appearance. By that time, the pair were rumored to be at the peak of their passionate affair. But the US President wasn’t the only one who liked it hot. Monroe was also said to have been involved with his brother, Attorney-General Robert Kennedy, at the same time. But the star’s friends claimed Marilyn’s heart belonged to John as she imagined herself a future First Lady. When the Kennedys abruptly broke off the relationship, the shattered actress was said to intend to come out clean about the affairs. Her mysterious and tragic death, in August 1962, fuelled conspiracy theories that her relationship with the Kennedys had put her on a hit-list, as she knew enough to bring down the family’s reputation.