Marilyn Monroe’s estate earned much more money after her death

Marilyn Monroe had a million-dollar contract for two films during the height of her fame. She had no children when she passed away in 1962 and a net worth of $800,000, or almost $7 million today. Monroe freely spent her money and donated some to friends, family, coworkers, and total strangers. After her estate was resolved, her net worth was approximately $370,000. Marilyn left her longtime aide and her half-sister $10,000 each in her will. She left a $100,000 trust fund for her mother and $5,000 in a trust fund for the education of her assistant's child.

But today, her fame and estate bring in $30 million annually. Following Authentic Brands Group and partner NECA's acquisition of Monroe's identity and image in 2010, "the company is in the midst of upgrading Monroe offerings from trinkets to cosmetic lines, spas, salons, and sportswear." Additionally, the late star's estate, which is rich in images, clothing, movies, and other cultural touchstones, will now receive "a new digital emphasis."

There are 3.5 million likes on her Facebook page, which informs followers of any Marilyn-related news and posts the actress's previous quotes. She's more well-known and well-liked today than she was even back then, in some ways. Marilyn Monroe reportedly made $27 million in 2011, trailing only Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson as the richest musicians.