During Marilyn Monroe’s trip to London to film The Prince and the Showgirl, she befriends Colin Clark, an ambitious production assistant on the set. As their relationship progresses Colin’s focus shifts from making his way in the film business to rescuing her from the pressures of celebrity life.

Taking time out of collaborating with American auteurs (Kelly Reichardt, Charlie Kaufman), Michelle Williams led this biopic—turning the daunting task of playing Monroe into a star-making role of her own. She excels as the three-dimensional, multifaceted woman behind and beyond the big-screen icon.