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Marilyn Monroe (/ ˈmærəlɪn mənˈroʊ / MARR-ə-lin mən-ROH; born Norma Jeane Mortenson; June 1, 1926 – August 4, 1962) was an American actress and model. Known for playing comic "blonde bombshell" characters, she became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s and early 1960s, as well as an emblem of the era's sexual revolution.
Marilyn Monroe started out modeling as Norma Jeane Baker. Here's a look at her transformation into Marilyn Monroe on the star's 98th birthday.
A new book co-written by antique shop owner Astrid Franse, who uncovered a treasure trove of photos and archives from Marilyn's early modelling career from a dealer in Los Angeles, reveals how...
Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jean Mortenson; June 1, 1926–Aug. 5, 1962) was an American model-turned-singer/actress whose career spanned the late 1940s to the early 1960s. Monroe appeared in a number of what are now considered classic films prior to her unexpected death at age 36.
Explore the captivating journey of Marilyn Monroe's modeling and early career, from her humble beginnings to becoming an iconic figure in the entertainment industry. Discover the struggles, triumphs, and pivotal moments that shaped her path to stardom.
Before Norma Jeane Mortenson (also Baker) became Marilyn Monroe, she began modeling in hair care ads, portraits and more. Here, see part of her career journey. 1945, Marilyn Monroe: Model to...
Discover Marilyn Monroe Early Modelling the unseen side of an icon with "Before Fame: Pinup Photos from Her Early Modelling Career." Explore the captivating gallery of Marilyn before she became a global phenomenon, through the lens of Richard C. Miller.
She became a popular photographer’s model and in 1946 signed a short-term contract with Twentieth Century-Fox, taking as her screen name Marilyn Monroe. After a few brief appearances in movies made by the Fox and Columbia studios, she was again unemployed, and she returned to modeling for photographers.
Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, comedienne, singer, and model. Monroe is of English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh descent. She became one of the world's most enduring iconic figures and is remembered both for her winsome embodiment of the Hollywood sex symbol and her tragic personal and professional struggles within the film industry.
Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) Model, actress, singer and arguably one of the most famous women of the twentieth century. Monroe has become an iconic representative of fame and female beauty. She is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in American culture.