Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Baker, June 1, 1926 - August 5, 1962) is arguably the twentieth-century's most famous movie star, sex symbol and pop icon. Monroe's rise to stardom began when she was recruited to do magazine modeling while her first husband (Mortensen) was in the Merchant Marine. She did most of her films for 20th Century Fox, where she adopted the name with which she gained superstardom. After acting in bit roles for several years, she gradually became known for her comedic skills and remarkable screen presence. Later in her career, she worked toward serious roles with a measure of success. However, constant publicity and romantic disappointments exacerbated longstanding personal problems. The circumstances surrounding her death have been the subject of much speculation, but have not tarnished her reputation as one of the most legendary public figures of all time.
People were always so busy gawking at Marilyn Monroe that they failed to pay attention to the fact that she was a talented singer. Her voice was warm, vibrant and full of a very special romantic intimacy.