American actress and model
Born: June 1, 1926
Died: August 5, 1962
Marilyn Monroe, born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles, California, emerged as one of Hollywood’s most iconic figures. Raised in foster homes and an orphanage, she endured a tumultuous childhood. At 16, she married James Dougherty, but their marriage ended in divorce in 1946, coinciding with her nascent modeling career. She soon transitioned to acting, signing her first studio contract with Twentieth Century-Fox.
Monroe’s breakthrough came with roles in “All About Eve” (1950) and “Niagara” (1953), establishing her as a leading sex symbol. Her performances in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” (1953) and “How to Marry a Millionaire” (1953) cemented her star status. Known for her comedic genius, she shone in “The Seven Year Itch” (1955) and “Some Like It Hot” (1959), the latter earning her a Golden Globe.
Despite her professional success, Monroe’s personal life was fraught with difficulties. Her marriages to baseball legend Joe DiMaggio and playwright Arthur Miller ended in divorce. Plagued by mental health issues and substance abuse, her life was cut tragically short when she died of an overdose on August 5, 1962, at 36. Monroe’s enduring legacy as a cultural icon endures, embodying the glamour and tragedy of Hollywood’s Golden Age.
Marilyn Monroe’s 5 most popular quotes
- It’s better to be unhappy alone than unhappy with someone – so far.
- We should all start to live before we get too old.
- Success makes so many people hate you. I wish it wasn’t that way. It would be wonderful to enjoy success without seeing envy in the eyes of those around you.
- Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.
- I am good, but not an angel. I do sin, but I am not the devil. I am just a small girl in a big world trying to find someone to love.
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