Key facts
- An auction of Marilyn Monroe's personal items is underway.
- Items include make-up and gowns.
- The auction has already received thousands in bids.
- The event coincides with her 100th birthday.
An auction featuring intimate items from the life of Marilyn Monroe, including her make-up and gowns, has already generated thousands of dollars in bids. The event marks what would have been the iconic star's 100th birthday.