Curtis talks about Monroe relations

Tony Curtis chose his words carefully when it came to clearing up one of Hollywood's biggest mysteries: Was Marilyn Monroe pregnant with his love child during the making of "Some Like It Hot"?

Curtis, 84, brought up the subject during our question-and-answer session Sunday at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Rumors were going around the set that she was expecting and that he was the father, Curtis said.

But, he said, "I was married to Janet Leigh at the time and I wouldn't want to be the father." The latter comment, he indicated, was a reference to Monroe's reputation for being difficult during the filming.

According to Curtis' latest memoir, "The Making of Some Like It Hot," Monroe broke the news to him while they were confessing their affair to her husband, playwright Arthur Miller. In the book, Miller claimed he had consulted with Monroe's doctor and said there was no chance the baby could belong to Curtis.

When Curtis asked Miller what he should do, Miller is alleged to have replied: "Finish the film and stay out of our lives."

THE SCENE AND HEARD

A recent Hollywood breakup came as no surprise to those in the know in Las Vegas. There have been rumblings for several years that the woman hooked up here with local female models when her job brought her here, including one closely linked to the Tiger Woods scandal.

SIGHTINGS

Oscar winner Nicole Kidman, on the Academy of Country Music orange carpet Sunday with husband Keith Urban. She is reportedly committed to another meaty film project: the story of troubled 1960s singing legend Dusty Springfield, who battled drug and alcohol addictions and reportedly struggled with her sexuality. ... Olympic gold medal skier Lindsey Vonn, with her husband, Thomas, at Lavo (Palazzo) on Saturday. ... Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, in the company again of Hillary Scott, lead singer of Lady Antebellum, at Vanity (Hard Rock Hotel). There were sightings of the two together in Las Vegas a year ago during the ACM weekend. Rodgers was seen hanging out with San Diego Chargers players Shawne Merriman and Shaun Phillips. ... Rascal Flatts and friends, after having dinner in the lounge at Charlie Palmer Steak (Mandalay Bay), took over the piano and treated the dining room to an impromptu "concert." ... Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, dining at Nobu (Hard Rock Hotel) on Saturday. Earlier in the day, McGraw stopped in Field of Dreams (Forum Shops at Caesars) and asked for Pete Rose, who was not signing memorabilia that day. McGraw's father, Tug, and Rose were on the Philadelphia Phillies first world championship team in 1980. ... Toby Keith, playing blackjack with $25 chips in the high-limit gaming room at Green Valley Ranch about 1 a.m. Sunday. ... Former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Peter O'Malley, spotted walking through the Wynn Las Vegas casino with his family on Saturday. ... Kenny Chesney, hosting a private party at the all-new Sky Bar at Hard Rock Hotel on Saturday. He was celebrating the premiere of his movie, "Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D." Attendees included Matthew McConaughey and girlfriend Camila Alves and Morgan Freeman.

THE PUNCH LINE

"Larry King has filed for divorce from his wife, Shawn. He may have thought he was filing taxes." -- Jimmy Kimmel

Norm Clarke can be reached at (702) 383-0244 or norm@reviewjournal.com. Find additional sightings and more online at www.normclarke.com.