Dark Secrets Ethel Kennedy Took to Grave: How Bobby Kennedy ‘Silenced Marilyn Monroe’ — and Accusations She Was ‘Cheapskate, Racist and Violent’

Ethel Kennedy, a name synonymous with the iconic American political family, took an array of unsettling secrets to her final resting place, leaving many wondering about the truth behind her carefully curated public persona. Recent revelations suggest that the matriarch was well aware of her late husband Robert Kennedy’s controversial love life, particularly his connection with Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe.

In a shocking account from longtime friend Jeanne Carmen, it emerges that Ethel had a deep understanding of the emotional upheaval that Monroe experienced due to her affairs with both President John F. Kennedy and his brother, Bobby. Carmen remarked, “For Jack, Monroe was just a fleeting romance. But for Bobby, it was different—he had genuine feelings for her. The truth is, Marilyn had aspirations of being the First Lady, thinking she might end up with either brother.”

The narrative took a darker turn regarding Monroe’s persistent threats to go public with the details of her relationships, a situation that visibly enraged Robert Kennedy. Carmen recounted a heated moment where Robert discovered Monroe’s diary, which contained personal exchanges. In a fit of rage, he reportedly hurled the diary against the wall, insisting, “This needs to disappear!”

Despite their romance dwindling after a brief month, Monroe continued to reach out to Bobby, drawing the attention of Ethel, who found herself drawn into the turmoil. Sources suggest that Monroe’s emotional state led her to threaten a press conference disclosing intimate details about her encounters with the Kennedy brothers, prompting Robert to arrange a tense meeting aimed at severing ties.

The complexities of Ethel’s marriage didn’t end there. Even as Robert engaged in an affair with Monroe, Ethel chose to stay, likely for the sake of their growing family. Having endured the scandalous details of her husband’s infidelities, she ultimately remained resolute, becoming known for her iron-fisted control over their household. Some reports describe her as a volatile presence, wielding sharp verbal barbs and, according to various biographies, even punishing her son Bobby Jr. with a hairbrush.

Ethel’s life came to a close at age 96 after battling health complications stemming from a stroke. Her passing drew a commendation from President Joe Biden, who heralded her as an “American hero” known for her resilience and devoted service to her family and country. As the Kennedy legacy continues to be scrutinized, Ethel’s life serves as a reminder of the tumultuous intersections of love, power, and hidden truths that often define such prominent figures.