Marilyn impersonator Jessica Sugar Kiper is interviewed by journalist BJ Koros in the forecourt of the TCL Chinese theatre on June 1, 2026 on the 100th anniversary of the movie icon's birth. Marilyn Monroe's hometown of Hollywood kicks off June 1 a series of special events marking the 100th anniversary of the movie icon's birth. At the historic Chinese Theatre, where Monroe's handprints are immortalized alongside "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953) co-star Jane Russell, fans plan to sing "Happy Birthday" -- echoing her famed sultry serenade to president John F. Kennedy. One hundred roses and a cake will be placed at the site, a symbol of Hollywood's golden age and a popular tourist hotspot. (Photo by Chris DELMAS / AFP via Getty Images)