Ellen Burstyn Plays 100-Year-Old Marilyn Monroe | Entertainment and Celebrity News

Ellen Burstyn, at 93, stars as 100-year-old Marilyn Monroe in the haunting short film “Flesh Impact,” directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, with Dakota Johnson playing a younger Monroe. Burstyn recalls being mesmerized by Monroe decades ago — even receiving a nod that felt like recognition — and now sees Monroe’s persona as a carefully crafted stage, not her true self. The 22-minute film unveils a hidden side of the icon, echoing how her screen presence made audiences feel they could touch her. Burstyn’s portrayal adds a fresh, deeply personal lens to Monroe’s enduring legend. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c58853ee23158c11