Rare Photos From The History Books You Have to See to Believe

4. Superstar in the Backseat

Photographer Sam Shaw is well-known for his series of photos of Marilyn Monroe, and he had an uncanny ability to capture her off-guard, allowing us a glimpse at the woman beneath the stardust and glare of fame. Because of their close relationship, Shaw was able to capture Monroe at her most relaxed and human, and this shot – which shows the megastar cruising with husband Arthur Miller in their shiny Ford Thunderbird – shows Marilyn’s rarely seen playful and genuine side.

When Newsweek published a series of candid shots of Marilyn in 2014, the scrapbook they were taken from featured a love note written by Marilyn for Sam Shaw, which could explain that dazzling yet elusive smile.

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