Marilyn Monroe on the set of Something’s Got to Give (1962). Photo by Lawrence SchillerDuring

Marilyn Monroe on the set of Something’s Got to Give (1962). Photo by Lawrence Schiller

During an interview published in The Sacramento Bee on May 26th, Marilyn said the following about her famous nude scene:

➳ “It’s the first time I’ve ever worked on a movie set without any clothes on. The set was closed, all except for the members of the crew who were very sweet. I told them to close their eyes or turn their backs, and I think they all did.”

➳ “My birthday is June 1st, and I thought I’d celebrate a little early by acting in my birthday suit.”

➳ “I was a little embarrassed by the fact I don’t swim very well. I only dog paddle but I’m buoyant and I can float. I only went under once, but I popped right back to the surface.”