Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, model, and singer who became one of the most recognizable screen icons of the 1950s and early 1960s.

Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, model, and singer who became one of the most recognizable screen icons of the 1950s and early 1960s. Born Norma Jeane Mortenson in Los Angeles, she starred in popular films such as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, The Seven Year Itch, and Some Like It Hot. She died in 1962 at age 36 and later became a lasting global pop culture icon.

Early life

Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortenson in Los Angeles in 1926. Sources describe a difficult childhood before she began modelling and later moved into film acting. She later changed her legal name to Marilyn Monroe on February 23, 1956.

Film career

Monroe became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars in the 1950s through roles in comedies and dramas. Her best-known films include Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, The Seven Year Itch, Bus Stop, Some Like It Hot, and The Misfits. She won a Golden Globe for Some Like It Hot and received a BAFTA nomination for The Prince and the Showgirl.

Public image and legacy

Monroe became famous not only for her films but also for her image as a sex symbol and style icon. After her death, she remained a major sex symbol and cultural icon, and is regarded as one of the most enduring figures in popular culture.

Personal life and death

Monroe married three times: to James Dougherty, Joe DiMaggio, and Arthur Miller. She died in Los Angeles in 1962; sources differ on whether the date was August 4 or August 5, and her death was ruled a probable suicide.