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    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

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    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

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    Marilyn Monroe 1. Norma Jeane Baker, A.K.A Marilyn Monroe, found dead in her Brentwood home on August 5, 1962 cause of death was an overdose of Acute Barbiturate poisoning. Because she had an empty bottle of pills next to her bed without a cup of water, a theory of murder emerged . 2. Marilyn Monroe had affairs with the Kennedy brothers, John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy. During Marilyn Monroe’s autopsy after she died there were no sign of any pills

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    Marilyn Monroe was an actress, singer, and model. Juggling all of these careers, she is now one of the biggest known females across the world. Monroe’s background, everything about her, and her influence is what makes her unforgettable. From Marilyn Monroe’s background it is clear she lived a rough, yet great life. Through her tough childhood, when she was able to gain friendships she truly valued them. Growing up, Monroe spent much of her time in foster care and in an orphanage. (“Marilyn Monroe”

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    icons of your generation, willing to stand out so much that you had a dress sewn to you? Well Marilyn Monroe did (Life. Time Inc). Marilyn Monroe brought many great ideas of beauty to the 1960’s era. Marilyn Monroe was also a major fashion icon. An everlasting impact was made in the 1960’s through Marilyn Monroe's life, iconic style and beauty and she continues to be recognized for it even today. Marilyn Monroe’s story is different than other well known celebrities. She didn’t have a perfect childhood

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    Bombshell”? Well that is Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn Monroe is known for her acting, modeling, dancing, and singing. She is even had many turn downs along the way, but she got through them even if it meant she lost a few husbands and film roles. Even though she had some declines she is known to be one of America's sweethearts until her tragic death that left everyone even investigators at a loss. Even after Marilyn's death her legacy still is seen by many people today. Marilyn Monroe is known to be a idol

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    absolutely boring” (“Marilyn Monroe Quotes”). Marilyn Monroe had many hardships throughout her life. For example, living in multiple different foster homes and having troubles with three marriages but was still able to have a positive look on her life most of the time. She was an inspiration to be proud and happy with who you are. Marilyn Monroe had many struggles throughout her life but found the strength to overcome them and have a pretty large impact on society. Marilyn Monroe grew up as a very

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    born, unbeknownst at the time. A little girl with a big future and an even bigger legacy. Although having difficult childhood, she managed to become a figure of inspiration for millions of people. Her name was Norma Jean Baker, or better known as Marilyn Monroe. Being born to Gladys Baker Mortenson had it's ups and down. As a young child of only 7 years, her mother was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and was admitted into a mental facility. Throughout her life until the age of 16, Norma went

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    Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe was born on June 1, 1936 as Norma Jeane Baker in Los Angeles, California (Marilyn Monroe). Basically abandoned by her mother she was put in an orphanage where she spent most of her childhood. She was known for her acts as playing the “dumb blonde” in a lot of movies, she became one of the most Popular sex symbols of the 1950’s all because of the era she lived ins attitude towards sexuality (Marilyn Monroe). She impacted the world around her because she set an image

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    Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe are the two most fashion, flawless icons and probably the most shining stars in the Hollywood. They have made people proud of them that they could have improved the world’s fashion. Lots of girls would have known and love Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe. Hepburn and Marilyn have got a lot of critics and fans to find them that they were so fascinating because of their fashion style, and have gone through a lot of experience in their life (Melissa, 2016). Although

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