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L.A. Woman focuses on the landmarks associated with legendary movie star Marilyn Monroe and 1960s rock band The Doors. Few can make such a claim.
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At first glance it seems like they’re worlds apart. But magic happens in many forms and these are just two examples. A Marilyn Monroe tour and a Doors tour take different looks at the city, but are equally significant in their own unique ways. The stories of Marilyn Monroe and The Doors could have only begun here in L.A. and both reflect the times of which they were a part. And yet they have touch

ed the lives and imaginations of millions and remain timeless. Now you can see where and how these L.A. people became global icons.

08/31/2024

I love architecture! Los Angeles has a lot of great buildings and this video explores the phenomenon of Dingbat apartments in the mid-1900s. These apartments were affordable, car friendly and the opened to the outdoors (as opposed to traditional apartments that were focused around hallways). They are everywhere in Southern California and many of them remain a vital part of our culture today.

08/30/2024

New video coming! We will dive into the secrets of Dingbat architecture.

08/05/2024

If you would like to celebrate Marilyn’s life today, tune into the Instagram page or Facebook group at 5:30pm Pacific time to watch her memorial.

08/05/2024

Remembering a special person on the anniversary of her passing. Rest in peace, sweet lady.

07/14/2024

Celebrating Paris on Bastille Day! Vive La France!
1. David Bowie
2. Audrey Hepburn and William Holden
3. Brigitte Bardot
4. Sharon Tate
5. Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin
6. Sarah Jessica Parker
7. The Rolling Stones
8. Alain Delon
9. The Beatles
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07/13/2024

The Munsters house recreated in a sound stage at Universal Studios. The exterior facade is located on a Universal backlot, but the fronts of buildings are often recreated for closeups and to show the characters walking through the front door indoors.

07/13/2024

Summer in Santa Monica, 1955. This was a day when 300,000 people flocked to the ocean to cool down.

07/05/2024

On July 5, 1954, a young man named Elvis Presley was playing rhythm guitar on a recording session for the Blue Moon Boys. During a break, Elvis began improvising a versions of That’s All Right (sometimes called That’s All Right Mama). Taken with the performance, Sam Phillips, the producer and owner of Sun, asked the group to start again so he could record what he was hearing. In an instant, the music known as rock ‘n roll changed. Did Elvis invent rock ‘n roll? No, but he was indeed the King and he went on to inspire millions. I was lucky enough to visit this sacred spot a couple of years ago. What a humbling experience for a lifelong rock fan like myself—the spot where Elvis not only recorded, but the spot where the famous “Million Dollar Quartet” photo was taken and so many others made history.

07/05/2024

Happy 4th of July!

07/01/2024

Happy birthday to the great Debbie Harry of Blondie! One of the most tremendous voices I’ve ever heard. She is mostly an East Coast kind of gal but makes it out to the West on occasion.

06/26/2024

An important day today—the issue of saving Marilyn Monroe’s house goes before the City Council again and it happens to be on the anniversary of Marilyn placing her handprints in wet cement at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. Here’s to hoping this is a sign of good luck. 🤞

06/25/2024

OMG! Wolf’s Lair hit the market today! This 1920s mansion is a masterpiece of Norman castle architecture. It sits in the original Hollywoodland tract and has views of Griffith Park, the Hollywood sign and the reservoir. Contrary to popular belief, the house did not receive its name from the animal. Rather, the man who built the house was Milton “Bud” Wolf. The house sits on 4 acres and has its own hiking trail. In the 1960s, architect John Lautner was commissioned to remodel/build the guest house. This is one of the most noticeable and famous houses in Hollywoodland. And yes, this is the house Mobi famously lived in and blogged about at one point. It’s $15,000,000.

06/23/2024

Happy heavenly birthday to the great Billy Wilder, who was one of the most talented writers and directors in Hollywood history. He could work in any genre and direct any actor to top tier performances.
1. Billy Wilder in a publicity photo for Sunset Blvd.
2. Billy and Gloria Swanson on the set of Sunset Blvd.
3. Marilyn Monroe filming The Seven Year Itch
4. Jack Lemmon in The Apartment
5. Jack Lemmon in Some Like it Hot
6. Audrey Hepburn and William Holden in Sabrina
7. Ray Milland and Doris Dowling in The Lost Weekend
8. Barbara Stanwyck in Double Indemnity

06/20/2024

Happy birthday to my first husband (as far as I’m concerned) John Taylor! The bassist from Duran Duran may have been born in England but he now has dual English-American citizenship and spends much of his time in Los Angeles—I’m certain it’s because I’m here. Happy birthday and best wishes, mon amour!

06/18/2024

The former home of Clara Bow, one of Hollywood’s earliest, best and most enduring stars, sold this week for $1,265,000. The 1922 house sits on Hollywood Blvd. and has already had a couple of unfortunate remodels, but retains those amazing wood floors. Am I worried about this cute little house’s future? Very much so. Fingers crossed the right person bought this house!

06/16/2024

Happy Father’s Day across the Galaxy!

06/15/2024

As you know, I love a good real estate listing and this one is right up my alley. 1. It was owned by Howard Hughes, which is enough to attract my attention. 2. It was built in 1926. 3. IT IS REGISTERED ON THE NATIONAL HISTORIC PLACES AND DESIGNATED AS LOS ANGELES CULTURAL MONUMENT NUMBER 1123.

This house is just over 10,100 square feet, adjacent to the Wilshire Country Club, has an outdoor pizza oven (I’m sure it totally gets used), a bar, view of the Hollywood sign , and 8 bedrooms. It’s an ultra reasonable $20 million, down from the original asking price of $23 million.

06/14/2024

I didn’t get a chance to come on down, but I still had a blast at The Price is Right! As a bonus, they were filming the Halloween 🎃 episode, which made it extra fun for me. As Drew Carey told the audience, “Only in Hollywood is it Halloween in June!”

06/11/2024

Happy birthday to this Queen! Judy Garland would have been 102 today. To say she is one of Hollywood’s most respected and beloved actresses would be an understatement.

06/10/2024

Was honored to speak about Marilyn Monroe sites in Los Angeles and Harbin Hunter, the architect who built 12305 Fifth Helena, Marilyn’s final home. It was also the Hunter family home! Afterward I signed copies of my book, Hello, Norma Jeane, for folks. Then there was a screening of The Seven Year Itch. A big thank you to for inviting me to participate!
📷 Gregory Batsch

06/09/2024

Gremlins premiered 40 years ago today! I think my obsession for Gizmo influenced my love of flat-faced animals.

06/07/2024

Remembering the great Jean Harlow on the day she left us in 1937. The original “platinum blonde.” The original “blonde bombshell.” Jean Harlow became the gold standard of Hollywood glam during the 1930s and left a lasting legacy.

06/06/2024

A huge THANK YOU to the for inviting m to participate in Last Remaining Seats, one of the most anticipated events each summer! This year the Conservancy screened The Seven Year Itch in her birthday and we celebrated with cupcakes and singing Happy Birthday. I was asked to speak about Marilyn sites in Los Angeles, which combined all my favorite topics: Marilyn Monroe, Los Angeles history and architecture. It was an honor!

06/01/2024

TONIGHT! Come see me speak about Marilyn Monroe in Los Angeles and then stay for a screening of The Seven Year Itch! We are celebrating Marilyn’s birthday at the Orpheum, one of her hometown’s greatest movie palaces! If you don’t have a ticket, show up at the door.

06/01/2024

This one is truly swoon worthy. The home of Pee-wee Herman (real name Paul Reubens) has hit the market a year after his passing. Reubens purchased the house in 1985 for just over $400,000 with money earned from Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure. The 1950s Mid-century Modern house is intact! There are no tacky or architecturally inappropriate remodels to be found. Instead, we have a large stone fireplace, wood paneling and a bar. There are 360 views of Los Angeles, including the Hollywood sign and Griffith Observatory. There are a few things I especially love about this property. One, Paul Reubens clearly loved this house and took care of it. He didn’t sell it after a few years like so many celebrities do. Two, he maintained the architectural integrity. And three, he enclosed a porch area for his cat. (Perfect for me and my cats! Just saying.) The price is $5 million and my fingers are crossed someone who will continue to value and care for this home gets it.

05/31/2024

A 1916 house built for Samuel Goldwyn in the Runyon Canyon neighborhood has just hit the market for $3.495 million. The neighborhood was popular with movie folks before everyone started moving to Beverly Hills, which is what Goldwyn also did later. (Taylor Swift now owns Goldwyn’s Beverly Hills estate.) It was while living in this home that Goldwyn began building his empire, including becoming the G in MGM. This house features original oak floors but has some unfortunate remodels when it comes to the kitchen and bathrooms.

05/30/2024

There are just a few seats left for my lecture this Saturday! We are celebrating Marilyn Monroe’s birthday with an ultimate tribute! MARILYN’S LOS ANGELES will explore important sites associated with the world’s greatest movie star and her hometown. I will speak at the Orpheum Theater in downtown and then sign copies of my book Hello, Norma Jeane (supplied by ). Then stay for a screening of The Seven Year Itch! This is a fundraiser for so you can have fun while supporting a great cause.
Tickets: https://www.laconservancy.org/tours-events/events-calendar/marilyn-monroes-los-angeles/

05/24/2024

A mid century house by architect Craig Ellwood in the hills Brentwood has just hit the market. Completed in 1958, the Smith house was designed to look like it’s “floating” and blurs the lines of indoor-outdoor space. It is situated in such a way that the house has both city and ocean views. The asking price for the two bedroom, two bathroom house is $3 million. Recently, another Craig Ellwood house in Brentwood made the news when Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger tore it down to build a McMansion. Fingers crossed this one survives. 🤞
Photos: David Archer

05/23/2024

Happy World Goth Day!

05/21/2024

Welcome to Chasen’s, one of the greatest and most legendary restaurants in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills history! Doors originally opened in 1937 and immediately became a hub of activity, culture and society. On a daily basis major Hollywood deals were cut here and the industry’s elite could be “seen” at the chic eatery. After-awards parties were held here for decades, including one that inspired Donna Summer to write “She Works Hard for the Money” after observing an exhausted ladies room attendant. Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell celebrated their handprint ceremony at the Chinese Theatre here. Actor and future U.S. President Ronald Reagan proposed to Nancy Davis at Chasen’s. While filming Cleopatra in Rome, Elizabeth Taylor had Chasen’s send over some of their famous chili. Keith Richards once counseled Slash on how to navigate difficult band dynamics while sitting in the bar. Nothing lasts forever, and Chasen’s closed on April 1, 1995. It left behind a legacy of good food, celebrity sightings, and blockbuster deals. Fortunately, the exterior and a portion of its interior still exist.

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Princess Leia and the hair that changed the world

In honor of Star Wars Day, I’m reposting my video about one of my favorite subjects—Princess Leia and her hair! May the Force Be With You #princessleia #starwars #queenamidala #carriefisher #georgelucas #starwarsday #maytheforcebewithyou #lawoman #hair #hairstyle #space #anewhope #lawomantours #cinnemonrolls

Jane Says

First video of 2024! Learn the story of who inspired the name Jane’s Addiction and the song Jane Says. The band Jane’s Addiction went on to greatness, as did their song Jane Says. #janesaddiction #janesays #losangeles #larchmont #larchmontvillage #losangelesmusic #hollywood #lawoman #lawomantours #hollywoodmusic #losangelesmusic #losangelesmusicscene

The Wonder Woman statue outside Warner Bros. in Burbank! #wonderwoman #superhero #girlpower #warnerbros #warnerbrosstudiotour #burbank #warnerbrosstudios #lawoman #lawomantours

Star Wars, Princess Leia hair and Queen Amidala’s dramatic look!

Princess Leia has the most famous hairstyle in movie history (I said what I said) and there is a story behind it. Likewise, there is a story behind the look of her mother Queen Amidala. In this video we take a look at their origins and pay tribute to Princess Leia, who was the hero of little girls everywhere—myself included! #princessleia #queenamidala #starwars #1977 #georgelucas #phantommenace #anewhope #carriefisher #girlpower #hairstyle #hairstyles #lawoman #lawomantours #mexico #soldaderas #mexicanrevolution #queengenepil

Hello, Norma Jeane Book Signing

Tomorrow is the big day! Hello, Norma Jeane comes out and will be available everywhere. If you would like a signed copy, please stop by one of the book signings I have scheduled. 💎 Larry Edmunds Bookshop on November 28 in Hollywood 💎 Old Town Music Hall on February 3 in El Segundo. I will also introduce two Marilyn movies that day, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Don’t Bother to Knock I am deeply grateful to everyone who has been supportive throughout this process. I also look forward to meeting other Marilyn fans! Please come out and say hello! #marilynmonroe #larryedmundsbookshop #oldtownmusichall #hollywood #losangeles #elsegundo #hollywoodblvd #gentlemenpreferblondes #dontbothertoknock #books #booksigning #bookstagram #lawoman #lawomantours #oldhollywood #oldhollywoodglamour #blonde #classichollywoodactress

De Longre Park in Hollywood

De Longpre Park is a small oasis in Hollywood with a couple of fun secrets. Learn why there are two Valentino statues and what classic 1960s pop song was written here. #delongpre #delongprepark #hollywood #park #losangeles #rickynelson #ricknelson #valentino #rudolphvalentino #oldhollywood #classichollywood #threestooges #lawoman #lawomantours #fountain #statue #deloresdelrio

Advance copies of Hello, Norma Jeane: The Marilyn Monroe You Didn’t Know arrived on my porch this morning! I didn’t know they were on the way so it was a complete shock. I am so grateful and just speechless! Dreams really do come true. #marilynmonroe #marilyn #hellonormajeane #realmarilynmonroe #tryingnottocry #books #booksbooksbooks #booksofinstagram #lawoman #lawomantours #bookworm #book #dreamcometrue

Howard Hughes and the Beverly Hills Hotel

Did Howard Hughes really search for his food in the bushes at the Beverly Hills Hotel? I investigated and the answer may surprise you. #howardhughes #beverlyhills #beverlyhillshotel #corasuecollins #hollywoodhistory #lawoman #lawomantours

Stopped by Patio Del Moro in West Hollywood recently to take a look around. It was built in 1925 by Arthur and Nina Zweebil in the Moorish style of architecture. Herb Alpert later immortalized the front on his album cover South of the Border. #westhollywood #losangeles #herbalpert #arthurandninazwebell #architecture #humphreybogart #charliechaplin #paulettegoddard #joanfontaine #lawoman #lawomantours

A quick look at Hollywood Blvd.’s notorious Gold Cup restaurant #hollywood #hollywoodblvd #losangeles #goldcup #jacksonbrowne #1970s #1980s #lawoman #lawomantours

On Happy Days, the Cunningham home was located in Milwaukee, but in reality it’s located in Hollywood just a few blocks away from Paramount where it was filmed. #happydays #cunninghamhouse #hollywood #milwaukee #lawoman #lawomantours

The Batman Statue outside the AMC theater in Burbank #batman #darkknight #burbank #warnerbros #dccomics #lawoman #lawomantours #superhero #statue

Luke’s Diner on Gilmore Girls on a Warner Bros. backlot in Burbank #gilmoregirls #lukesdiner #starshollow #warnerbros #lawoman #warnerbrosstudiotour #burbank #losangeles #scottpatterson #lawomantours #backlot #behindthescenes #lukedanes

Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball purchased the former RKO Studio lot in Hollywood in 1957 for their own production company, Desilu. Today the property is part of Paramount. #lucilleball #desiarnaz #ilovelucy #desilu #hollywood #hollywoodhistory #rko #paramountpictures #losangeles #lawoman #lawomantours

A birthday greeting from Izzy Stradlin (the cat not the man) for Izzy Stradlin (the man not the cat)#izzystradlin #izzystradlinthecat #cat #cats #catsofinstagram #gunsnroses #gnr #lawoman #losangeles #yesimanerd #lawomantours

In this episode, we announce and discuss the discovery of an undated get well greeting card to Marilyn Monroe from her father, Stanley Gifford. For years it was believed that Gifford was her father, and t was proven definitively through DNA testing earlier this year. However, there was never any evidence that Father and Daughter had any kind of relationship. The discovery of this greeting card rewrites history. "I discovered the card purely by chance while I was preparing Marilyn's personal archives for auction at Julien's Auctions," said Scott Fortner, Marilyn Monroe historian/collector and co-host of the All Things Marilyn podcast. "This is the only known documented evidence of a relationship between Monroe and Gifford, which solves the mystery of whether or not she knew or had contact with her biological father." In today's discussion, Scott and Elisa cover many topics: What did Marilyn believe and know about her father when she was a child? How did Stanley Gifford and Gladys Mortenson meet, and what was the status of their relationship? Why did Gladys list husband Edward Mortenson on Norma Jeane's birth certificate when she knew Gifford was the father? Who discovered that Gifford actually was Marilyn's father? What were the sources for the DNA testing? How did Scott Fortner discover the card in Marilyn's archives, and where has it been for all of these years? This episode covers many fascinating and revealing aspects of Marilyn Monroe's life and personal history. Don't miss it! #allthingsmarilyn #allthingsmarilynpodcast #lawoman #lawomantours #marilynmonroe #marilyn #realmarilynmonroe

Get ready for the next episode of “All Things Marilyn!” Our very special guest will be internationally acclaimed make-up artist Erin Parsons. Erin is one of the industry’s most sought-after makeup artists, doing makeup for the world’s most famous fashion models, including @GigiHadid, @BellaHadid, @kendalljenner, @Gisele, @AdrianaLima and @emilydidonato. Erin and her work have been featured in Chaos, Harper’s Bazaar, Purple, and V Magazine, along with the American, British, Italian and Japanese editions of Vogue. Her clients include Schiaparelli, Reebok, Tommy Hilfiger, Ermanno Scervino Zara, and Calvin Klein. Parsons keyed Jean-Paul Gaultier's final runway show in Paris in 2019, and she was also celebrated as a beauty trailblazer with her inclusion on the British Fashion Council’s New Wave: Creatives 2019 list, which acknowledges the most innovative and inspiring young creative talent from around the world. Of course, we talk all things Marilyn. How did Marilyn inspire Erin? How did Marilyn create her iconic looks, and how did they change over time? What were Marilyn’s beauty secrets? How can someone recreate Marilyn’s classic look? Follow Erin Online! @erinparsonsmakeup on IG and TikTok. See her portfolio at www.erinparsons.com. Our interview with Erin goes live on Monday, October 24. We be sure to tune in! #marilynmonroe #marilyn #realmarilynmonroe #makeup #makeupartist #lipstick #lipstickaddict #oldhollywood #oldhollywoodglamour #oldhollywoodstars #glam #glamour #erinparsonsmakeup #erinparsons #bellahadid #gigihadid #makeupaddict #allthingsmarilyn #allthingsmarilynpodcast #marilynmonroecollection #lawoman #lawomantours

🎙🎧 Listen now! The @allthingsmarilynpodcast interview with Jean Harlow historian and collector Darrell Rooney /essential_jean_harlow, co-author of “Harlow in Hollywood,” is now live! With this interview Scott / @marilynmonroecollection and Elisa / @la_woman_tours go back to Marilyn’s Hollywood roots! Was Harlow a childhood idol of Marilyn’s? How did Marilyn discover Jean Harlow? What were the similarities between the two film stars? Was Marilyn the first “platinum blonde,” or was it actually Jean Harlow? Did Marilyn recreate many of Harlow’s famous photographs? Did Marilyn actually want to be the new Jean Harlow? Tune in to learn all the details about Jean Harlow and how her path crossed Marilyn’s. Podcast link in bio. The “All Things Marilyn” podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and other podcast streaming sites. Follow us at @allthingsmarilynpodcast on Instagram. #marilynmonroe #jeanharlow #marilyn #harlow #realmarilynmonroe #allthingsmarilyn #lawoman #lawomantours