Marilyn Monroe was an iconic American actress, singer, and model who became one of the most famous sex symbols of the 1950s. Born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles, California, she grew up in foster homes and orphanages before moving back in with her mother at age 16. After working in a munitions factory during World War II, she began a successful career as a pin-up model, which eventually led to roles in movies.
Monroe’s breakthrough role came in the 1953 film “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” but it was her performance in “Some Like It Hot” in 1959 that solidified her status as a Hollywood legend. Despite her glamorous image, Monroe struggled with personal demons and relationships throughout her life. She married three times, including brief marriages to baseball legend Joe DiMaggio and playwright Arthur Miller.
Tragically, Marilyn Monroe’s life was cut short when she died of a drug overdose on August 5, 1962, at the age of 36. Despite her untimely death, her legacy continues to live on through her timeless movies and enduring status as a cultural icon.
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