They met in 1951 and had a brief affair, later maintaining contact. They married in a civil ceremony on June 29, 1956, with a subsequent Jewish ceremony, Monroe converted to Judaism for the marriage. They had no children together. Their marriage dissolved during the making of The Misfits, Monroe obtained a Mexican divorce in January 1961, and the couple remained divorced thereafter.
- How they met
- They met in 1951 and had a brief affair, then remained in contact before marrying in 1956.