Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, Model |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 01/06/1926 |
| Age | 36 years (died on 04, Aug, 1962) |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Date of Death | 04/08/1962 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Norma Jeane Mortenson (later Norma Jeane Baker) |
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| Stage Name Origin | First name from Broadway star Marilyn Miller, surname from mother's maiden name Monroe |
| Height | 5 ft 5.5 in (1.66 m) |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde (dyed) |
Physical Stats & More
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Personal Life
| Childhood | Difficult; spent time in foster homes and orphanage, endured sexual abuse including rape at age 11 |
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| Mental Health Note | Mother institutionalized for psychological problems in 1935 |
| Substance Abuse | Struggled with alcohol and prescription drug dependence throughout adult life |
| Therapy | Underwent regular psychotherapy with Dr. Ralph Greenson |
Relationships & More
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| Other | Known for relationships with Arthur Miller, Joe DiMaggio, possibly John F. Kennedy |
| Children | (had miscarriages and tubal pregnancies) |
Family
| Mother | Gladys Pearl Baker (psychological problems) |
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| Father | , never met (possibly Charles Stanley Gifford) |
| Siblings | Half-sister Bernice Lee (no close relationship), half-brother Robert (died in infancy) |
| Stepfather | Martin Edward Mortenson (married Gladys in 1924, divorced 1927) |
Career
| Modeling | Discovered at munitions factory in Van Nuys, California 1944-1945, became pin-up model, dyed hair blonde |
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| Acting Start | Signed with 20th Century Fox August 26, 1946, first film contract $125/week |
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| Productions | Founded Marilyn Monroe Productions in 1955 with Milton Greene, produced Bus Stop and The Prince and the Showgirl (co-starring Laurence Olivier) |
| Achievements | Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Comedy for Some Like It Hot (1959), Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role - Musical or Comedy for Bus Stop (1956), Photoplay's Most Popular Female Star award, named one of the greatest female stars of classic Hollywood cinema |
| Later Career | Fired from Something's Got to Give (1962) due to frequent absences, later rehired but work never resumed |
| Total Films | 30 films completed, 1 unfinished (Something's Got to Give) |
| Box Office | Films grossed over $200 million |
| Honors | Posthumous Honorary Academy Award consideration, Hollywood Walk of Fame star (1960) |
Favourites
| Books: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald | |
| Music: Frank Sinatra, jazz | |
| Food: Chocolate ice cream, martinis | |
| Color: Pink |
Style Quotient
| Image | Blonde hair, sex symbol, glamour icon, pop culture icon |
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| Signature Look | White dress from The Seven Year Itch, red lipstick, winged eyeliner |
| Fashion Influence | Defined 1950s feminine glamour; inspired countless imitations |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Married at 16 to avoid orphanages | |
| 2. Enrolled in Lee Strasberg’s Actors Studio, became friends with Strasberg family | |
| 3. Legally changed name to Marilyn Monroe on 23/02/1956 | |
| 4. Died of barbiturate overdose, ruled probable suicide | |
| 5. Performed USO show in South Korea, singing for over 60,000 U.S. Marines over a four-day period | |
| 6. Settled lawsuit with 20th Century Fox in March 1956, receiving $100,000 bonus and starring role in The Seven Year Itch | |
| 7. Had a private collection of over 400 books | |
| 8. Was a patron of the arts and supported young writers and artists | |
| 9. Her grave at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery is one of the most visited in Los Angeles |