Marlilyn Monroe
A.k.a Norma Jeane Mortensen
Why her?
I chose Marilyn Monroe because I thought she was inspirational in ways for some. She wasn't the best role model by the choices she made in life, but the things she said and how she over came her struggles took a lot.
Bio
- Born: June 1st 1926 in Los Angeles General Hospital.
- Died August 5th 1962 at the age of 36 due to a drug overdose.
- Her mother was Gladys Pearl Baker.
- She never met her father but its been said he is Martin Edward Mortenson.
- Spent most of her childhood in foster care due to her mother being mentally unstable and tried smothering her with a pillow as a baby.
- Has 2 half-sisters and a half-brother, her brother who she had never met since he died at a young age, and her sisters she met in her teens.
- Married at the age of 16 to Jimmy Doughtry on June 19th 1942. Later divorced after he told her to stop modeling.
- She had no children.
Educational Background
She dropped out of high school at the age of 15.
Profession
She was a model who dreamed of becoming an actress. Her acting career picked up in the 1950s. While in the time of those careers she was working on her singing. She was known as a workaholic for how determined she was to become what she dreamed of being as a child.
Event Information
Event
First interview at 20th Century Fox with Ben Lyon.
When?
Wednesday, Jul 17, 1946, 12:00 AM
Where?
20th Century Fox, Lassen Street, Chatsworth, CA, United States
Quotes
"Respect is one of life's greatest treasures. I mean what does it all add up to if you don't have that?"
"Keep smiling because life is a beautiful thing and there's so much to smile about."
More at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/m/marilyn_monroe.html
Achievement
1960 Golden Globes award for best motion picture actress.
Obstacles
Proving that she is more than her looks.
Worst Enemy
It's been said that her worst enemy would be your memories.
Role Model
Jean Harlow
Marilyn Monroe - Singing DIAMONDS and DO IT AGAIN in Korea with sound!RARE