Marilyn Monroe struggled with sexpot persona, crumbling marriage while filming last movie: book

Marilyn Monroe struggled with sexpot persona, crumbling marriage while filming last movie: book
'Marilyn Monroe by Eve Arnold' features intimate photos of the late movie star

Marilyn Monroe hoped to shed her sex symbol status when she starred in 1961’s "The Misfits," her last completed film — but the movie star was plagued with problems before she met a sudden end.

One of Hollywood's most recognized actresses passed away in 1962 at age 36. Over 100 photos of the icon taken by photojournalist and friend Eve Arnold, including some never-before-seen shots, are now being featured in a new book, "Marilyn Monroe by Eve Arnold."

"I’m always very keen to show the breadth of Eve’s work, but there is this enduring fascination and love for Marilyn Monroe," Michael Arnold, Eve Arnold’s grandson, told Fox News Digital.