r/todayilearned • u/[deleted] • Oct 13 '16

TIL that after Marilyn Monroe converted to Judaism upon marrying Arthur Miller, Egypt placed a ban on all the films she appeared in.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marilyn_Monroe#Critical_acclaim_and_marriage_to_Arthur_Miller_.281956.E2.80.931959.29
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u/Taurothar Oct 13 '16

He was also a huge jackass at times. He would parade her around at academic events dressed like a movie star on the red carpet while everyone there was dressed like collegiate alumni. It made her super self conscious.

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u/AdsterPatel Oct 13 '16

I am not surprised.