Edward Epstein - Frank & Marilyn The Lives, the Loves, and the Fascinating Relationship of Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe

Dec 26, 2022

Throughout the late fifties until the time of her death, Marilyn Monroe ‘enjoyed’ a turbulent relationship with Ol’ Blue Eyes, Frank Sinatra. Despite totally different personalities, the two seemed to have an on-again off-again friendship, which occasionally strayed into more. The association of the two was not without it’s dangers, particularly latterly, and Sinatra was crushed – albeit briefly – with Monroes’ tragic and mysterious passing in 1962.

Mr Epstein joins Ed Opperman to showcase his book, which is the first book to bring these two all-American icons together. Their friendship and on-and-off intimate relationship, kept secret because of powerful others in their lives, spanned seven tumultuous years. At one point, he even proposed marriage.

Dedicated biographer and entertainment world insider Edward Z. Epstein has spoken with many people who were familiar with the pair, all of whom talked about the Frank and Marilyn they knew—and the dangers they faced. It’s a fascinating, largely untold story that’s usually glossed over…until now.

Book: Frank and Marilyn