One of the most famous actresses we've ever had the pleasure of seeing was Marilyn Monroe.

In order to provide readers a close-up view of the life of the legendary cinema star, Joyce Carol Oates authored the historical fiction book Blonde.

Oates recently commended the finished product for one crucial element after having the opportunity to view the impending Netflix remake.

Blonde describes how the blonde bombshell's 36-year existence was cut short by the price of fame.

During the Neuchatel International Fantastic Film Festival in Switzerland.

Collider spoke with blond author Joyce Carol Oates about how she feels about the Netflix version of her book.

Given that we are accustomed to learning about Marilyn Monroe from the perspective of an outsider.

as in My Week with Marilyn or through documentaries, capturing her life on video can undoubtedly be difficult.