4: Norma Jeane spent most of her childhood in foster homes and orphanages until 1937, when she moved in family. Norma Jeane spent most of her childhood in foster homes and orphanages until 1937, when she moved in family. When she was 16, Norma Jeane had two options because of difficults with her living: return to the orphanage or get married. She wed her 21-year-old neighbor Jimmy Dougherty, whom she had been dating for six months. They were happy together until he was sent to the South Pacific in 1944.
6: The camera loved Norma Jeane, and within two years she was a reputable model with many popular magazine covers to her credit. The camera loved Norma Jeane, and within two years she was a reputable model with many popular magazine covers to her credit.
11: Marilyns success was followed with lead roles in the wildly popular «Gentlemen Prefer Blondes» (co-starring Jane Russell) and «How to Marry a Millionaire» (co-starring Lauren Bacall and Betty Grable). Marilyns success was followed with lead roles in the wildly popular «Gentlemen Prefer Blondes» (co-starring Jane Russell) and «How to Marry a Millionaire» (co-starring Lauren Bacall and Betty Grable).
12: Photoplay magazine voted Marilyn the Best New Actress of 1953, and at 27 years old she was undeniably the best-loved blonde bombshell in Hollywood. Photoplay magazine voted Marilyn the Best New Actress of 1953, and at 27 years old she was undeniably the best-loved blonde bombshell in Hollywood.
13: «Bus Stop» and «The Prince and the Showgirl» «Bus Stop» and «The Prince and the Showgirl» These two films allowed her to demonstrate her talent and versatility as an actress. Marilyn received further recognition for 1959s «Some Like It Hot», winning a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Comedy.
16: The career is wonderful thing, but it cant warm in cold nights
17: She was more than just a movie star or glamour queen. A global sensation in her lifetime, Marilyns popularity has extended beyond star status to icon. Today, the name "Marilyn Monroe" is synonymous with beauty, sensuality and effervescence. She was more than just a movie star or glamour queen. A global sensation in her lifetime, Marilyns popularity has extended beyond star status to icon. Today, the name "Marilyn Monroe" is synonymous with beauty, sensuality and effervescence.
