Marilyn Monroe: A Tragic Icon
Marilyn Monroe was born as Norma Jeane Mortenson in 1926, but later changed her name to pursue a career in modeling and acting.She rose to fame as a Hollywood sex symbol in the 1950s, starring in films like Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Some Like It Hot, and The Seven Year Itch.She had a troubled childhood and a turbulent personal life, marked by three marriages, miscarriages, and struggles with addiction and mental health issues. She was also a talented singer, dancer, and comedienne, who won a Golden Globe for her performance in Bus Stop and was nominated for another for Some Like It Hot.She was friends with celebrities like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and John F. Kennedy, and was involved in various causes, such as civil rights and animal welfare.She died of a drug overdose in 1962 at the age of 36, leaving behind a legacy of glamour, mystery, and controversy.More?