This Photo of Marilyn Monroe’s Makeup Stash Is the OPPOSITE of What You’d Expect from a Hollywood Legend, Except for One Item

By Linda Rodgers Updated: May 18, 2016

You’d expect a movie star to have a makeup drawer that’s FILLED with all sorts of luxe products, from expensive creams to luscious lipsticks. But it’s as if Marie Kondo went back in time and organized Marilyn Monroe’s drawer in her famous minimalist way, judging by this photograph of the contents.

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And these things really did belong to the fabulous MM–they were sold in an auction of her belongings in 2005. Stashed away in her drawer were the following: box of earplugs, a matchbook from a New York City nightclub, an eyelash curler, a set of false eyelashes plus the box, a hair comb, a pack of bobby pins, pale purple eye shadow, a lip brush worthy of a Hollywood legend, and a braided hair extension.

Except for those eyelashes, her beauty items aren’t THAT unusual! And speaking of everyday looks, click through these photos of 1950s celebrities with their very relatable beauty flaws!

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Joan-Collins-1955

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This is Joan Collins at 22, 30 years before her star turn on "Dynasty." If this were today, a celebrity would insist on Photoshopping that slight bulge over her bathing suit bottom away.
Brigitte-bardot-1953

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At 19, Brigitte Bardot was radiant. And, like Marilyn Monroe, not afraid of flaunting a normal-looking belly.
Sophia Loren 1950 Red

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Sophia Loren, now 81, was in still in her teens when she started acting in 1950. Notice the cellulite, which ALL of us have, in this 1950 photo.
Debbie Reynolds-1960

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Debbie Reynolds had already had two kids, including Carrie Fisher, by 1960. She looks awesome--and her lack of a sculpted waist and arms just makes her body more beautiful.
Doris Day 55

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Doris Day's measurements were 36-25-36. We love how she chose this high-waisted swimsuit for a publicity shot in 1955.
marilyn-monroe

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As she waited for her break into movies, Marilyn Monroe modeled. Her dress size was 12, and she probably weighed about 150 pounds.
clara-bow-1927

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Clara Bow was dubbed the "It Girl" during the Roaring 20s--and was the sex symbol of her day. Pretty great that curvier bodies were what women aspired to then!
Jane-Russell-1950

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Jane Russell was nicknamed the Brunette Bombshell in the 40s and 50s. She probably didn't have to worry about thigh gap back then.
elizabeth-taylor-1962

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Elizabeth Taylor may have had a 21-inch waist in 1962, but it still looked real with that little fold of skin right above it.
Judy-garland-1955

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Guess we aren't the only ones who cover up with a shirt when we sit by the pool! Here's Judy Garland, around 1955.

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