A Marilyn moment...

Blonde bombshell: Michelle Williams as Marilyn Monroe

MY WEEK WITH MARILYN

Playing a screen goddess such as Marilyn Monroe is no mean feat, so credit to Michelle Williams for such a nuanced performance as the troubled young actress on her first trip to England.  The film’s based on the diaries of Colin Clark – a lowly assistant on the set of The Prince And The Showgirl.  He shared a magical time with Marilyn while she was in England shooting the movie in the summer of 1956.


Michelle could very easily have stolen the show with this film, had it not been for her excellent co-stars.  Kenneth Branagh delivers a thrilling performance as Sir Laurence Olivier, while Dame Judi Dench sparkles (quite literally given all her jewellery) as Dame Sybil Thorndike.  Eddie Redmayne gives a touching portrayal of Colin Clark – with Emma Watson making a delightful return to the screen as his sweetheart, Lucy.  Plus, Zoe Wannamaker has some seriously super specs – so keep an eye out for them!

INTERESTING FACT: Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortenson but baptised and raised as Norma Jeane Baker.