Marilyn Monroe, the iconic Hollywood actress, was “flatulent, ate in bed, and rarely washed”, according to a new biography of Clark Gable, written by David Bret.

Monroe’s co-star, Gable, was known for his obsession with cleanliness, and was said to have been repelled by her personal hygiene habits.

The book, titled “Clark Gable: Tormented Star”, claims that Monroe’s pin-up image was far from the truth, and that she suffered from irritable bowel syndrome.

According to Bret, Monroe “could not have been less fastidious regarding her personal hygiene”.

She rarely bathed, slept in the nvd3, and ate a lot in bed, which were habits that discouraged Gable’s interest in her.

The biography also debunks the myth that Monroe and Gable had a torrid love affair during the making of their 1961 film, “The Misfits”, which was written by Monroe’s then-husband Arthur Miller.

The on-screen romance between the two stars was convincing, but Bret claims that any off-screen fling was confined to fiction.

Monroe’s interest in Gable was reportedly shunned, and her personal habits were said to have been shocking to her co-stars.

Bret writes that Monroe “bleached all her pubic hair and never wore panties”, a habit that was shared by another Hollywood legend, Jean Harlow.

The making of “The Misfits” was surrounded by gossip and rumors, including the breakdown of Miller and Monroe’s marriage, and Monroe’s increasing addiction to prescription drugs and alcohol.

The film was the final appearance for both Gable and Monroe on the big screen, as Gable died from a heart attack two weeks after filming ended, and Monroe died by suicide a year later.

Despite her personal hygiene habits, Monroe’s image as an icon of feminine perfection has adorned thousands of walls around the world.

Bret’s biography sheds new light on the actress’s personal life and habits, which were far from the glamorous image she projected on screen.

The biography has already caused controversy, with some fans and critics accusing Bret of sensationalism and disrespecting Monroe’s memory.

However, the author defends his work, stating that he has used reliable sources and extensive research to paint a true picture of the Hollywood icon.

Bret’s biography is the latest addition to a slew of books and films about Monroe’s life and career, which have been the subject of fascination and scrutiny for decades.

Despite her tragic death at the age of 36, Monroe remains one of the most enduring and beloved icons of Hollywood’s Golden Age.