The Unlikely Companions: Monroe and Fitzgerald

The friendship between Marilyn Monroe and Ella Fitzgerald defied societal norms and broke racial barriers in the entertainment industry.

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The friendship between Marilyn Monroe and Ella Fitzgerald was one that defied societal norms of their time. Monroe was a glamorous film star, celebrated for her roles in movies like "Some Like It Hot" and known for her iconic beauty. Fitzgerald, on the other hand, was acclaimed as the "First Lady of Song," with hits like "Summertime" and "A-Tisket, A-Tasket." Despite their different spheres, they both faced challenges: Monroe with the superficiality of Hollywood, and Fitzgerald with racial discrimination in a segregated music industry.