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Boxing Legend Mike Tyson and Bill Maher were not shy to talk about American actress Marylin Moroe as things got heated between the duo. In the episode, Tyson stated that he liked Monroe while Mahe claimed that she was never his type, which started the heated argument.

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I like Marylin Monroe I don’t wanna f**k Marylin Monroe but I think she’s a beautiful lady.” Tyson told Maher who responded by saying, “I understand why they thought she was sexy, but she was never my type like sorta plump pasty and stupid.”

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Moreover, Maher added to the insult by stating that she was a “f****ng’ idiot” and that she was very hard to work with, “I’m just saying Marylin Monroe always struck me as a dunce, she looked like a ditzy broad like a f*****g idiot, of course, everybody who worked with her said you had to get eight takes to get one line out of her.” He told Tyson who went on to defend the actress by saying,” she’s more than dense b***h”.

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Maher then later admitted that he felt some empathy towards her due to her tragic past, “I mean She was a candle in the wind what can I say apparently she was very abused throughout her life and I feel sorry for her”. He added

Maher and Tyson certainly have some polarizing views about the American actress, which might offend some viewers as she was one of America’s most beloved sweethearts.

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The mysterious death of Marylin Monroe

Monroe was one of Hollywood’s most beloved stars throughout the 1950s and early 60s. She died at the age of 36 under suspicious circumstances, which was later suspected to be suicide. However, conspiracy theories still emerge to this day about her mysterious death which has not yet fully been proven.

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Notably, a biopic about her life and career is set to release this year featuring renowned actress Ana de Armas. The film is named Blonde and will premiere on September 23, 2022. The movie will take a deep dive into exploring the reasons behind Monroe’s unfortunate death and try to deconstruct one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.

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Sahil Sood is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in covering live events and core sports. Sahil holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and has authored over 1300 articles at EssentiallySports. His coverage of Sylvester Stallone's training with Earnie Shavers was widely praised for its depth and insight. As a practitioner of Jiu-Jitsu and a passionate fan of combat sports, Sahil's love for the sport shines through in his writing. His favorite bout, Roberto Duran vs 'Sugar' Ray Leonard, is a testament to his appreciation for the all-time classics and his deep understanding of the technical aspects of boxing. Aside from his writing, Sahil's life revolves around his training for national tournaments, reflecting the same dedication and discipline that he brings to his work as a boxing writer.

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