Marilyn Monroe, born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926, was a cultural icon and one of the most famous Hollywood actresses of the 1950s. Her career was marked by a combination of talent, beauty, and a tragic personal life that captivated the public.
Monroe’s rise to fame came after a series of small film roles, which eventually led to her breakout performance in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” in 1953. Throughout the decade, she starred in a string of successful films such as “Some Like It Hot” and “The Seven Year Itch,” solidifying her status as a sex symbol and cementing her place in Hollywood history.
Despite her glamorous image, Monroe struggled with a turbulent personal life marked by failed marriages, substance abuse, and mental health issues. Her untimely death at the age of 36 in 1962 shocked the world and fueled speculation and conspiracy theories that continue to this day.
Even decades after her passing, Marilyn Monroe remains an enduring symbol of beauty, mystery, and tragedy, with a legacy that continues to captivate audiences around the world.
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