A recently published biography about Marilyn Monroe, titled The Private Life of a Public Icon by Charles Casillo, sheds light on the infamous affair between Monroe and President John F. Kennedy.

According to the book, Jackie Kennedy was aware of her husband’s infidelity but was especially concerned about his involvement with Monroe.

The book explains that Jackie viewed Monroe as a sensitive and emotionally unstable woman, unlike the other women with whom JFK had affairs.

Jackie was worried that the affair would damage her family’s reputation and was empathetic towards Monroe’s situation.

In a conversation between Monroe and Jackie, which was described in the book These Few Precious Days: The Final Year of Jack with Jackie, Monroe reportedly called to tell Jackie that JFK would eventually leave her to marry Monroe instead.

Jackie’s response was snarky, saying, “Marilyn, you’ll marry Jack, that’s great…And you’ll move into the White House, and you’ll assume the responsibilities of the first lady. And I’ll move out, and you’ll have all the problems.”

Despite JFK’s many affairs, Jackie continued to love him deeply.

A source told People Magazine that “she came from a world where that is what men did, and it was accepted.”

Jackie’s concern for her family’s reputation was not unfounded. JFK’s affair with Monroe was widely known, and rumors of a romantic relationship between the two circulated for years.

In fact, Monroe’s singing of “Happy Birthday” to JFK at his birthday party in 1962 is still considered one of the most iconic moments in American history.

According to the biography, Jackie had accepted JFK’s infidelities as long as they didn’t touch her or her family.

But Monroe’s involvement was different because she was a public figure and had the potential to bring the affair to the forefront of the public eye.

The book also describes how Jackie viewed Monroe as a symbol of the fascination and allure of Hollywood.

The first lady was aware of Monroe’s immense popularity and appeal, which only added to her concerns about the affair.

Despite her reservations about the affair, Jackie remained empathetic towards Monroe.

In fact, she had urged JFK to leave Monroe alone, saying, “Have some pity on her.”

Jackie recognized that Monroe was a deeply troubled woman and didn’t want her to be hurt any further.

The relationship between JFK and Monroe has remained a topic of fascination for many years.

Their affair is often seen as a symbol of the glamour and intrigue of Hollywood in the 1960s.

However, the biography sheds new light on the story by providing insight into Jackie’s perspective on the affair and her relationship with her husband.

In the end, JFK’s relationship with Monroe was one of many affairs that Jackie had to endure during her time as first lady.

Despite the pain that it caused her, she remained devoted to her husband and continued to love him deeply.