Marian McKnight

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Marian McKnight (born 19 December 1936) was Miss America 1957.

McKnight was born in Manning, South Carolina. She earned the Miss America title with a Marilyn Monroe act in the talent portion. She later worked with Monroe's ex-husband, Joe DiMaggio, for a Virginia supplier of military bases. Despite the contention of Monroe biographer Donald Spoto, McKnight denies that she and DiMaggio were romantically involved [1].

She is married to Gary Conway; they are owners of Carmody McKnight winery.

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Preceded by
Sharon Ritchie
Miss America
1957
Succeeded by
Marilyn Van Derbur


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