The Unlikely Friendship Between Marilyn Monroe and Ella Fitzgerald

Marilyn used her star power to help Ella battle prejudice and reach new career heights

Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe were close friends; photo source.

Marilyn Monroe is known for many things: her bombshell looks and undeniable sex appeal, an impressive canon of iconic movies, her many lovers, her tragic death, and, of course, that dress. But the starlet…