( EW.com ) -- Yes , you read that headline right . We now have proof that Marilyn Monroe was the sexiest woman to ever walk the earth : More than 50 years after her death , people are still willing to spend money on her facial X-rays , which are being auctioned off at Julien 's Auctions . According to Vanity Fair , six facial X-rays of Monroe 's have surfaced . Dated June 7 , 1962 , they hit just one week after her 36th birthday and two months before her death . So why was she getting X-rays ? Monroe had complained of `` tenderness '' in her nose , so she was taken to see plastic surgeon Michael Gurdin . Although he did n't claim to see any breaks at the time , a medical professional for Julien 's Auctions thinks there could have been a hairline fracture . EW : Marilyn Monroe 's plastic surgery , Miley Cyrus ' fashion mentor , and more . Other details revealed from her medical records point to possible plastic surgery . Marked with the alias name `` Joan Newman , '' Monroe 's records show a one-time claim of `` a chin deformity , '' which could have been the result of a `` cartilage implant , '' as well as Monroe being treated for an ectopic pregnancy in 1957 , when she was married to Arthur Miller . `` Even though X-rays are not tangible like a musical instrument or clothing it 's part of the story of Marilyn that people are buying , '' Martin Nolan , executive director of Julien 's Auctions told Vanity Fair in the story . `` There is such a demand for her worldwide even though it is 50 years since she passed away . Honestly , I could have an auction every day for Marilyn Monroe and the items would be sought after . '' EW : 'Twilight ' director selling T-shirt from Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson 's first kissing scene . The X-rays and medical records are estimated to sell for anywhere between $ 20,000 and $ 30,000 and already have interested buyers from across the globe . Oh , Marilyn . We just ca n't quit you . See the original story at EW.com . CLICK HERE to Try 2 RISK FREE issues of Entertainment Weekly . © 2011 Entertainment Weekly and Time Inc. All rights reserved .
Six facial x-rays of Marilyn Monroe have surfaced . The images were taken by a doctor at the hospital where she was treated for her cancer in 1962. the alias name `` Joan Newman '' Executive director of Julien 's Auctions says there is still demand for Monroe items .