Marilyn Monroe's marriage to playwright Arthur Miller was the subject of much scrutiny and criticism. The union between the sex symbol and the intellectual was seen as a mismatch by the media, who eagerly reduced Monroe to nothing more than an "hourglass" figure. Critics like Walter Winchell were quick to pounce on the relationship, calling Monroe the "darling of the left-wing intelligentsia" and insinuating that her connection to Miller was nothing more than a ploy for attention. But to see Monroe solely as a symbol of beauty and Miller solely as a symbol of intellect was a gross oversimplification of their respective talents and personalities. Despite the judgment of others, Monroe and Miller were deeply in love, and their relationship was a meaningful and important part of both of their lives.

 Marilyn Monroe's marriage to playwright Arthur Miller was the subject of much scrutiny and criticism. The union between the sex symbol and the intellectual was seen as a mismatch by the media, who eagerly reduced Monroe to nothing more than an "hourglass" figure. Critics like Walter Winchell were quick to pounce on the relationship, calling Monroe the "darling of the left-wing intelligentsia" and insinuating that her connection to Miller was nothing more than a ploy for attention.

But to see Monroe solely as a symbol of beauty and Miller solely as a symbol of intellect was a gross oversimplification of their respective talents and personalities. Despite the judgment of others, Monroe and Miller were deeply in love, and their relationship was a meaningful and important part of both of their lives. The negative comments that surrounded their union only served to highlight the narrow-mindedness and superficiality of the media and society as a whole.