They immediately hit it off, and after a very short period of dating tied the knot in January of 1954. Marilyn moved with Joe to New York. Their relationship took a turn for the worse when Joe visited Marilyn on the set of Seven Year Itch. Joe was very upset about Marilyn’s famed halter dress scene over the subway grate. This together with the fact that Joe was a very private person and Marilyn sought attention contributed to many fights. The marriage sadly lasted only nine months. Marilyn filed for divorce under the terms of abuse.
Newly divorced and sick of bubbly blonde movies, Marilyn began studying with Lee Strasberg at the Actor’s Studio. She was looking to star in more meaningful roles. Her hard work paid off and she landed a role in Bus Stop, a dramatic comedy. This role earned her a lot of praise. During this time of study and filming, she began an affair with Arthur Miller. This affair ultimately ended Arthur Miller’s