Marilyn monroe

Marilyn Monroe

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  • The birth of Norma Jeane Mortenson.(: *

    The birth of Norma Jeane Mortenson.(: *

    The day Norma Jeane Mortenson was born in Los Angeles, California.
  • When Norma first got married.

    When Norma first got married.

    The day Norma married boyfriend, Jimmy Dougherty to escape from the orphanage she was in.
  • Norma asked for a divorce.

    Norma asked for a divorce.

    During this time, Marilyn died her hair platinum blonde, divorced husband Jimmy Doughery, and signed her first contract with Fox Studios.
  • When Norma Jeane began using the name Marilyn Monroe

    When Norma Jeane began using the name Marilyn Monroe

    The day Norma started identifying herself as Marilyn Monroe.
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    Marilyn's years being active as an actress

    Marilyn was an active actress from the years 1948 to 1962.
  • Marilyn gets married...AGAIN!

    Marilyn gets married...AGAIN!

    Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio, were the most well-known couple in the United States. They got married on January 14, 1954.
  • Marilyn gets divorced.

    Marilyn gets divorced.

    Marilyn and Joe divorce because of " career conflicts ", but everyone believes the real reason is because Joe didn't support what Marilyn did and was very protective over Marilyn. Joe didn't like having Marilyn be known to the world as a sex symbol.
  • The creation of the Marilyn Monroe Productions

    The creation of the Marilyn Monroe Productions

    The reason for starting the Marilyn Monroe Productions was to give Marilyn a choice; for movies, parts, directors, etc...Having the Marilyn Monroe Productions gave her more control over her career. At the same time, to persure her dream of becoming a "real actress", she joined Lee Strasberg's Actors Studio.
  • Norma legally* changed her name to Marilyn Monroe

    Norma legally* changed her name to Marilyn Monroe

    On February 23rd, 1956, Norma recieved an order from the City Court of the State of New York to have her name legally changed from Norma Jeane Mortenson to Marilyn Monroe.
  • Marilyn Monroe's death.):

    Marilyn Monroe's death.):

    Marilyn Monroe was found dead in her bedroom on August 5th, 1962. She died with sleeping pills in her hand, indicating her overdosing. The reason why; still remains a secret.