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Marilyn Monroe was born as Norma Jeane Mortensen on June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles, California.
During her all-too-brief life, Marilyn Monroe overcame a difficult childhood to become one of the world's biggest and most enduring sex symbols.
During her career, Monroe's films grossed more than $200 million. Monroe died of a drug overdose on August 5, 1962, at only 36 years old.
10 months
15 months old
With her mother - 1928
4 years old
6 years old
11 years old
18 years old
19 years old
20 years old
21 years old
22 years old
22 years old
23 years old
24 years old
Before she became a star.
A young Marilyn.
1951
1951
Marilyn becomes a blonde
Posing for a commercial ad
1952
With Groucho Marx - 1952
Auditioning - 1953
Auditioning for a movie - 1954
Monroe poses alongside Lauren Bacall, far left, and Humphrey Bogart at the premiere of How to Marry a Millionaire in 1953.
With Robert Mitchum on the set of "River of No Return" - 1954
On the set of "River of No Return" - 1954
"River of No Return" 1954
On the set of "The Seven Year Itch" - 1954
Posing with troops in South Korea in 1954.
The bombshell chats with U.S. troops in South Korea in February 1954.
The bombshell chats with U.S. troops in South Korea in February 1954.
Marilyn having makeup applied. 1957
Marilyn preparing for a nude photo. 1959
Marilyn's body being removed through the back door of her home after she died of a drug overdose in 1962.
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