Influence of Celebrities on Society By gabby2014 Apr 3, 1933 Lucille Ball Was Given Her First Role in Television Jul 3, 1946 Marilyn Monroe Signed To Her First Movie. Marilyn Monroe signed onto her first movie role. Jun 30, 1948 Audrey Hepburn Was Giver her First Movie Role May 3, 1954 Elvis Creates His First Album Apr 5, 1955 Jane Fonda Stars in her First Movie Aug 5, 1962 Monroe Died of Sleeping Pills One of the first celebrities to die based on drug use. Apr 3, 1979 Patrick Swayze Made His Film Debut Featured in the movie "Skatetown." Jul 17, 1983 Whitney Houston Was Given Her First Record Deal Apr 5, 1987 Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Each Land their First Acting Role Sep 22, 1987 Full House Starring Bob Saget Aired. Apr 5, 1988 Celine Dion's First Album Became A Hit Apr 5, 1992 Mary J. Blige Released Her First Album Apr 5, 1996 Betty White Wins Her Second Emmy Apr 5, 1998 Lindsay Lohan Starred in The Parent Trap Jun 5, 2000 Hilary Duff Landed The Role of Lizzie McGuire Apr 5, 2004 Miley Cyrus Lands Her First Major Role As Hannah Montana On Disney Apr 5, 2004 Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Announce the End of Their Acting Career