Elizabeth Taylor on the set of Suddenly, Last Summer (1959), a movie based on the 1958 play by Tennessee Williams. Her co-stars were Katharine Hepburn, and Montgomery Clift.
Marilyn out of character. This idea comes from another user who let mi borrow it. I found multiple pictures like this in my gallery; if you have something interesting to share, leave it in the comment.
Philippe Halsman's interview for Life magazine, January 1952, at Marilyn's Beverly Carlton apartment. I have no idea who described this "strategy" in these photos, but I suspect it was Halsman himself.
Marilyn photographed by Gene Kornman in iconic gold lamé dress, 1953. Dress appears only for a few seconds in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Designed by William Travilla.
Marilyn with her fans. In 1952 she was receiving five thousand fan letters a week. By the summer of 1953, this had swollen to over twenty-five thousand fan letters a week.