Can we define Marilyn Monroe? A slew of directors are currently trying to remember, or discover, how to do just that. What we do know from other attempts to embody the late starlet is that dressing the part just doesn't cut it.
Simon Curtis’ My Week with Marilyn, starring Michelle Williams, premiered on Nov. 13. Nominated for an Oscar for her role in Blue Valentine, Williams seems innately suited to the role. Despite looking tired and dissatisfied throughout the Blue Valentine, Williams’ enigmatic innocence keeps you glued to the screen. For her part, Williams acknowledges how hard it can be to play Monroe because there's always the question: "When can you say you really know her?"
