Contemplating on what topic I should research; while simultaneously checking my email, an article came up concerning Marilyn Monroe. Thinking to myself, this is a sign to begin my internet research on her. As a result, this gave me an interesting way I came up with a topic. I clicked the link, which went to the Huffington Post news video discussing Marilyn’s death, how her appearance was dramatically different from her trademark features. The video stated that her face was all swollen and she owned false teeth. Saddened by the clip and the atrocious taste with respect of the deceased; undoubtedly I wouldn’t wish for my appearance to be brought up years later regarding how appalling my features were at the time of my demise. I decided to explore and learn more concerning her …show more content…
Why is she in the news again? I typed in the question in the search engine, Why is Marilyn Monroe famous to this day? This was fruitless, it took me back to the previous websites I already checked out. Not giving up, feeling determined to find my answer. From the articles I have read; concluded she is a beautiful woman, died young and the mystery behind it, exhibited a fascination for the Kennedys’ and sex symbol. To sum up the answer to the question I will refer to a quote from an article, “Monroe was one-of-a-kind.” (Zimmerman) Getting an answer as to why she is in the news currently, was a bit tricky. I had Googled Huffington Post Marilyn Monroe. The entire web page in the Huffington Post is hers. From what I have presumed, I am assuming it has to do with her date of birth, she was born on June 1, 1926. This is June, from recent articles on the Huffington Post website; I assume that the reason for her being relevant news wise is due to it being her birthday month. Marilyn Monroe will always be in the news and online, it is just something about her that draws people to her life and to
The poem “The Death of Marilyn Monroe” by Edwin Morgan explores the themes of isolation and loneliness throughout. The poem does this by adding in the use of imagery and tone. This poem by Morgan examines the theme of isolation by looking at the situation that Marilyn Monroe was in at the height of her fame. The poet looks at how Monroe was treated and how desolate she was even though she was surrounded by the likes of the press and she was constantly in the public eye. I am going to discuss how isolated Marilyn Monroe was and how Morgan carried this theme of isolation throughout the poem with the
In a terrible turn of circumstances on the early morning of August 5, 1962, 36-year-old Marilyn died in her sleep at her Brentwood, California home with the phone attached to her hand. Rumors speculate of an overdose or intentionally killing herself. There was also speculation and gossip of having an affair with John F Kennedy and that she was about to go public with what she knew about JFK and Bobbi Kennedy. Also that she was murdered by 'government agents' to safeguard the president. Another conspiracy incident was that Marilyn was killed by the mafia as punishment to the Kennedy's for their attacks on them, and to expose Kennedy's many love affairs. Now with all the aspects of her death, Marilyn had plans to work on new movies and a possible
Option C is the correct answer. It's apparent from the first paragraph sentence, "However, despite being flawed or outrageous, conspiracy theories keep suspicion alive that Monroe was murdered or accidentally overdosed," that the author deems the conspiracy theories to be groundless.
Rene Mora died at Twin Peaks, San Fransisco; he was only nineteen years old. It was Valentine’s Day, and I already refused to speak to him for about six days prior. We had gotten into an argument because he wanted to check my phone, and of course I didn't allow him because he didn't allow me to look at his as well. It had to be about one in the morning as I was heading to the front door, there was harsh words were exchanged to one another. The last thing I told Rene was that I wished for his death to come soon. I was already half way to my parked car, when he started to chase me all crazy. He began to throw small rocks at my car, to make him even more mad, I began to laugh. With this, Rene ran back and came back with a much bigger one. I actually
Marilyn Monroe is a well-known legend and has been a public figure for several decades. Monroe was a distinguished model, actress, and singer, who quickly became known as a major sex symbol. Monroe starred in a large number of successful motion pictures during the late 1940s and early 1960s. She began her career as a model, which led to a film contract in 1946. Throughout her career, Monroe's films grossed more than $200 million ("Marilyn Monroe Biography," 2013). Marilyn Monroe swiftly became more known to the public for her behavior and outlandish actions; she was eventually diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder.
Remembered as the elegant blond red-lipped bombshell iconic singer, actress and sex symbol of the 1950s. Her talent and legacy is still carried on by her highly legendary pop painting by Andy Warhol and influential flying skirt photos. But some remember her tragic death the most. Her name was Marilyn Monroe. She was only 36 when she was found face down dead in her Los Angeles home on August 5th 1962. The official coronas report stated that Hollywood’s face had gone through a probable suicide by swallowing 40 barbiturates which caused her stomach line to haemorrhage intensely enough that she couldn’t last long enough for the ambulance to arrive. But was this the full story? Multiple voices including Clemens the first police officer in the scene
Marilyn Monroe, whose real name is Norma Jeane Mortenson, was born on June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles, California. She was American actress, singer and model. She also was one of the most famous movie star, the sex symbols and pop icons of the 20th century. Despite her an unhappy, difficult childhood she got succeed during her short life period. She worked minor roles for years. Then, she showed her comedy ability, appearance on television and attraction with films. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, How to Marry a Millionaire, Some Like It Hot and The Seven Year Itch are some examples of these films. Her success and these films provided her to be the most popular film actress in 1950s
Only 17 days after her famous “Happy Birthday” performance for John F. Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe was found dead at her home from an overdose of sleeping pills. She was only 36 years old. There is a lot of speculation surrounding the events of her death. Some people think it was a suicide, others prefer not to believe that. There were even conspiracy theories that were triggered by alleged affairs with both John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy.
She was pretty all right and graced the covers of thirty-three magazines in 1945. When her husband returned from war in 1946, he found that there was no room for him and his wife divorced him in Reno in June of 1946. That same year she began doing pin-up and cheesecake pictures for covers of magazines. She had a photo session with Andre de Dienes and he asked Norma Jeane to marry him, but she was recently divorced, free, and independent. Nevertheless, he got her on covers of major magazines. Shortly after this, in July 1946, she got a short contract with Twentieth Century-Fox. Then she changed her name to Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn for the musical star Marilyn Miller and Monroe from her mother’s maiden name.
Marilyn Monroe’s death, being only 36-years-old and murdered by an unknown victim, was very shocking to many Americans.
“ I knew I belong to the public and to the world not because I was talented or even beautiful but because I had never belonged to anything or anyone else.” Marilyn knew what her life was when she gave up her life for her career. Following this will be the real life of Marilyn Monroe, what she went through in her childhood and her professional life, her career, her affair, her death, and her legacy.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK) was the youngest president elected to the office. JFK was born on May 29th,1917 in Brookline, Massachusetts. JFK was the 35th president in the United State of America (USA). JFK was president for the USA since 1961 until 1963. There are a lot of things to discuss about JFK, but his early life, education, and the assassination are the most three interesting points.
First of all, in at least 25 movies, Marilyn Monroe is a well-versed actress, able to fill almost any role with many iconic scenes. One iconic scene has her standing in the subway holding her skirt down. It is recognizable throughout the country. This point is further explained by this quote, “When she stood over a subway grate in The Seven Year Itch (1955), her white pleated dress billowing above her waist, and squealed, "Isn't it delicious?," she created a legendary image” (DISCovering Biography). This aided Monroe’s popularity not only as a pretty face but an actress as well. As a thespian she was skilled in being a large range of characters. Monroe was capable of blending into any role she took on despite Fox’s attempts to typecast her
Brought into this world in June of 1926 was a baby girl named Norma Jeane Mortenson, otherwise known as Marilyn Monroe. Her childhood was mostly spent in the orphanages and foster homes in California. This was a result of never
Marilyn Monroe, born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926, is known as the greatest American sex symbol of all time. Monroe had a very difficult childhood. She spent most of her days in foster care and orphanages, dealt with challenges such as not