Holy smokes, Batman: Marilyn smoked a lot. Marilyn Monroe Collection: "Topic of the Day: Marilyn’s Smoking. Whenever I see photos of Marilyn with a cigarette I think to myself, “Hmmm… What’s REALLY going on there?” Was she really a smoker? Did she have a nicotine addiction? Was it just that “society” thing that people did to “fit in?” Did she enjoy the nicotine rush? Clearly Marilyn focused on health and fitness...