Inside The Most Iconic Pictures Of Marilyn Monroe!
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Marilyn Monroe
Originally born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926, Marilyn Monroe was raised in Los Angeles and had her share of ups and downs. As a recipient of multiple awards, her sudden death caused both shock and an incredible wave of sadness worldwide in August 1962.
Here, the beautiful Marilyn is pictured at a press conference in London for her film The Prince and the Showgirl. The film was nominated for Best British film by the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), and Marilyn won for Best Actress by the David di Donatello Awards.
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The white dress and the subway grate: this is Marilyn Monroe's most memorable picture! Marilyn famously stood over this grate to have her dress seductively blow over it for the film The Seven Year Itch with Tom Ewell. The film was one of the most successful movies of 1955, and of course, attracted a lot of attention towards Monroe.
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Marilyn in a retro bathing suit is always an iconic look! Pictured here in the film, Clash By Night, was one of Monroe's breakthrough roles. The movie was directed by the legendary Fritz Lang. On her first big role, The Hollywood Reporter stated, "Marilyn Monroe proves she deserves starring status with her excellent interpretation." It's no wonder that a beauty like this would make her way into stardom and the silver screen!
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Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell
Actresses Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe made several heads turn when the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was released in 1953. The two portray American showgirls as well as best friends, with Russell starring as the down-to-earth figure and Monroe playing a gold-digger. Although she wasn't as famous as Jane at the time, Monroe's performance was praised.
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This image was taken in 1954, when Marilyn Monroe was at the height of her career. She looks stunning in an this all red pin-up look with daring red lips. It was also in 1954 when she won two Photoplay Awards under the Best Actress category for the films Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and How to Marry a Millionaire.
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Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio
Marilyn had three husbands over the course of her life. The first she married when she was only 16, and the second was legendary baseball player Joe DiMaggio, who played for the New York Yankees. Unfortunately, the marriage didn't last long due to DiMaggio's physical abuse and jealousy issues, especially concerning the public attention she received from The Seven Year Itch. Nine months into the marriage, she filed for divorce.
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Marilyn with red lips and a smile: there was a particular effervescence about Marilyn that will never be forgotten. Pictured here in Palm Springs, California circa 1954, the bombshell had already completed over fifteen movies by this point! Her first major film role, The Asphalt Jungle (1950), was nominated for four Academy Awards.
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Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller
Arthur Miller, a famous American playwright, was Monroe's third husband. The pair married in 1956 and lived a seemingly happy life together, with Monroe converting to Judaism for Miller and his family. Everything was going well until the filming of The Misfits, a film that Monroe starred in and that Miller wrote for. During the production, Marilyn was having both drug and health related issues, which caused tension in her marriage. The two ended up divorcing in January 1961. This was Marilyn's final completed film.
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In Monroe's final film role, Something's Got to Give (1962) remains an unfinished piece. Marilyn famously posed swam nude in the film, and to facilitate more publicity, she posed for Life magazine. Yet, due to health issues delaying her from working, 21st Century Fox claimed they couldn't afford continuing filming the movie as it was accruing more and more costs. Fox ended up suing her, replacing her and eventually shut down the entire production.
Shortly after, Monroe died of an overdose on August 4th, 1962.
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Despite the tragedy of her death, Marilyn Monroe left a legacy behind that is still widely remembered today. As one of the most successful actresses and models of her time, Monroe helped changed the views of sexuality in an era where it was overlooked by many. Marilyn Monroe / Norma Jeane Mortenson: June 1, 1926-August 4, 1962.