Subjected Subject
Monroe's life has been studied and celebrated in a wide variety of media. She has been the subject of books, movies, plays, operas, and songs. Both Andy Warhol and Madonna cite her as a major influence. Even after her death, her image has been featured in ads for companies like Max Factor, Chanel, Mercedes-Benz, and Absolut Vodka.
Study In Struggle
One reason that Monroe continues to fascinate audiences is her fabulous stardom contrasted with her troubled private life. In the wake of her death, more conversations around celebrity, mass media, fame, and consumer culture have occurred. She showed the world how one can have it all and still be unhappy.