Using the book 'Fragments', which collects Marilyn Monroe's poems, notes and letters, and with participation from the Arthur Miller and Truman Capote estates who have contributed more material, each of the actresses will embody the legend at various stages in her life.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Marilyn Monroearchive footage | archive footage |
 Elizabeth BanksSelf | Self |
 Lindsay LohanSelf | Self |
 Evan Rachel WoodSelf | Self |
 Uma ThurmanSelf | Self |
 Ben FosterSelf | Self |
 Jeremy PivenSelf | Self |
 Jennifer EhleSelf | Self |
 Paul GiamattiSelf | Self |
 Glenn CloseSelf | Self |
 Stephen LangSelf | Self |
 Lili TaylorSelf | Self |
 Viola DavisSelf | Self |
 David StrathairnSelf | Self |
 F. Murray AbrahamSelf | Self |
 Adrien BrodySelf | Self |
 Ellen BurstynSelf | Self |
 Hope DavisSelf | Self |
 Jack HustonSelf | Self |
 Janet McTeerSelf | Self |
 Oliver PlattSelf | Self |
 Marisa TomeiSelf | Self |
| JJerry GieslerSelf | Self |