17 Beloved Companions: Fascinating Tales of Historic Pets and Their World Famous Masters

Marilyn Monroe and Maf

Monroe in Don't Bother to Knock (1952) from the July 1953 issue of Modern Screen. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Dell Publications, Inc. New York, publisher of Modern Screen

Marilyn Monroe's Maltese terrier Maf was a gift from Frank Sinatra and became a constant companion to the famous actress. A sweet anecdote was when Monroe was feeling isolated after a difficult breakup and Maf was especially close to her. He would stay near her, sensing her sadness, and comfort her during those low moments. It was said that whenever Monroe was upset, Maf would instinctively nudge her or curl up next to her, offering a kind of silent support.

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Pauline Alfonso
Pauline Alfonso is a dedicated writer for Pawpularanimals.com and a self identifying dog person. She shares her life with Chevy, her beloved furry companion. When she's not writing engaging and helpful content for pet lovers, Pauline enjoys spending cozy moments with Chevy watching movies.

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