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Submitted by beeneb on September 21, 2006
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Marilyn Monroe
By: Emily Beene
Marilyn Monroe is perhaps the most famous movie star and sex symbol that has ever lived. She started off with small roles but soon became known for her comedic skills and remarkable presence on screen. Monroe had an image as a dumb blonde, but was said to be quite intelligent. She was a poet and regretted not finishing high school. She worked hard to have serious acting roles. Monroe has a reputation as Hollywood's most legendary actress.
Early Life
Marilyn Monroe was born on June 1, 1926 at the Los Angeles County Hospital in the charity ward. Her legal name was Norma Jeane Mortenson. Later her grandmother, Della Monroe Grainger, had her baptized Norma Jeane Baker. Her mother was Gladys Baker. Her birth certificate lists Norwegian Martin Edward Mortenson as her father. Most biographers believe her biological father was Charles Stanley Gifford. He was a salesman for the studio where Monroe's mother worked.
Gladys worked at RKO studios, but could not keep her job. She had psychological problems and was later committed to a mental institution. Therefore, Norma Jeane spent the majority of her childhood in orphanages ad foster homes. In 1937 she moved in with a family friend names Grace McKee Goddard. Grace loved and adored Norma Jeane. Grace was captivated by actress Jean Harlow. Marilyn would later say "and so Jean Harlow was my idol." She stayed there until 1942 when Grace and her husband were transferred to the East Coast. They could not afford to take 16-year-old Norma Jeane with them. This left Norma Jeane with only two options: go back to the orphanage or get married.
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