Actor Tony Curtis has made shocking claims about his relationship with co-star Marilyn Monroe during the filming of Billy Wilder's Some Like It Hot in 1958. In a recent memoir, Curtis reveals that they were lovers at the time, and he even alleges that Monroe became pregnant with his child.
At the time of their affair, both Curtis and Monroe were married to other people. Curtis found out about Monroe's miscarriage shortly after her husband, writer Arthur Miller, was informed. His upcoming biography, The Making Of Some Like It Hot, set for release in September in the United States, contains these startling revelations.
Curtis reflects on their romance, noting that he could never fully grasp where Marilyn's mind was during their encounters, given her acting abilities. Despite the affair's end, fate brought them together again on the set of Some Like It Hot in 1958. Curtis cherishes the unforgettable moments they shared, but he never sought more from the relationship.
Janet Leigh, Curtis's wife at the time, became aware of the situation when Monroe confessed to the pregnancy during their conversation with Miller. The news left Curtis stunned, and the room fell silent as they confronted the situation. Miller disputed Curtis's claim, asserting that there was no possibility of the baby being his.
After learning about the miscarriage, Curtis was advised to complete the film and keep his distance from Miller and Monroe. Subsequently, Curtis has faced numerous struggles with medical and mental issues, including cocaine addiction, grief over the loss of a son to heroin, and a coma following pneumonia.
Throughout the years, Curtis has been open about his off-screen connection with Monroe, describing their getaways to actor Howard Duff's beach home in Malibu, California, in his 1993 book.
Regarding the infamous "kissing Hitler" statement he made during the filming, Curtis explained in a Guardian interview that it was a response to an intrusive question about kissing Marilyn, likening it to asking something absurd like kissing Hitler.
Monroe's personal life was marked by three marriages and several high-profile relationships. She was rumored to have been pregnant on multiple occasions, but the truth behind these claims remains uncertain. Her first marriage to James Dougherty ended in 1946, and she had a relationship with Joe DiMaggio, with rumors of a pregnancy that ended in miscarriage.
Her second marriage was to playwright Arthur Miller, with additional rumors of pregnancies and miscarriages. There have also been reports of a possible abortion during this time. Her final marriage was to Joe Mantell, with no evidence of pregnancy during that union.
Monroe's romantic liaisons extended beyond her husbands, including relationships with Marlon Brando and a speculated affair with Clark Gable during the filming of "The Misfits" in 1960. Furthermore, there were rumors of a brief affair with President John F. Kennedy in 1962.
Though the details of Monroe's pregnancies and the men involved remain uncertain, she remains an enigmatic and captivating figure, forever remembered as one of Hollywood's brightest stars.
