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Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday celebrated in Newington

The store marked what would have been Monroe’s 100th birthday on Monday with a tribute to the Hollywood icon, who once lived in Connecticut.

Emily Knapton

Jun 2, 2026, 6:33 AM

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A touch of old-Hollywood sparkle filled Stew Leonard’s in Newington during a celebration of Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday.

The store marked what would have been Monroe’s 100th birthday on Monday with a tribute to the Hollywood icon, who once lived in Connecticut. The event drew crowds for a look-alike contest, live music and champagne tastings, a nod to one of Monroe’s most famous indulgences.

Shoppers and fans packed the store to join the festivities, snapping photos with the look-alikes and raising a glass in honor of the legendary star. Staff said the celebration brought a burst of old-Hollywood glamour to the aisles and plenty of smiles from customers.

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