A woman dressed as Marilyn Monroe poses in front of her crypt in the Corridor of Memories mausoleum at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park & Mortuary in Los Angeles on June 1, 2026, on the 100th anniversary of the icon's birth. Marilyn Monroe's hometown of Hollywood kicks off June 1 a series of special events marking the 100th anniversary of the movie icon's birth. At the historic Chinese Theatre, where Monroe's handprints are immortalized alongside "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953) co-star Jane Russell, fans plan to sing "Happy Birthday" -- echoing her famed sultry serenade to president John F. Kennedy. One hundred roses and a cake will be placed at the site, a symbol of Hollywood's golden age and a popular tourist hotspot. (Photo by Chris DELMAS / AFP via Getty Images)