
10/11/2025
Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, singer, and model who became one of the most iconic figures in popular culture. Born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926, she rose to fame in the 1950s with her roles in films like Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), The Seven Year Itch (1955), and Some Like It Hot (1959). Known for her beauty, charm, and signature breathy voice, Monroe was often cast as the “blonde bombshell,” but she aspired to be taken seriously as an actress. Behind her glamorous image, she struggled with personal challenges and emotional turmoil. Despite her tragic death in 1962 at age 36, Marilyn Monroe remains a lasting symbol of beauty, vulnerability, and Hollywood legend.