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Marilyn Monroe

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  • born

    born

  • Norma Jeane Mortenson is sent to the Los Angeles Orphans Home

  • Moves back in with Grace and Doc Goddard

  • Gets married to James "Jim" Dougherty

  • Norma Jeane dyes her brunette hair a gold blonde

    Norma Jeane dyes her brunette hair a gold blonde

  • Picture taken of her by photographer, and future president, Ronald Regan

    Picture taken of her by photographer, and future president, Ronald Regan

  • Norma Jeane Mortenson changes her name to Marilyn Monroe

  • Monroe was released from her contract with 20th Century Fox

  • Her first credited role was as a waitress in "Dangerous Years"

  • Monroe signs a six month contract with Columbia Pictures

  • Marilyn Monroe met with photographer Tom Kelley who convinced her to pose nude

  • Monroe is signed with a seven-year contract with 20th Century Fox

  • Johnny Hyde convinces Marilyn to get a nose job to "soften her appearance"

  • Monroe enrolled at University of California where she studied literature and art appreciation

    Monroe enrolled at University of California where she studied literature and art appreciation

  • Monroe was lent to RKO Studios to be in a supporting role in "Clash by Night"

    This role got Marilyn favorable reviews by critics and was popular was the audiences.
  • Marilyn also stars in the film Niagra

    Marilyn also stars in the film Niagra

    In the film, Monroe plays a "female fatale" who is plotting to kill her husband. While fliming her make-up artist noticed Marilyns stage fright (which would ultimately mark her behavior on film sets throughout her career). The reviews dwelled on her sexuality while noting that her acting was imperfect.

  • The nude photos taken by Tom Kelley are released in a calender causing a possible scandle

  • Marilyn makes a cover story in True Experiences magazine

    The story portrays Monroes life in a sympathetic light with a picture of her smiling and a caption that read "Do I look happy? I should--for I was a child nobody wanted. A lonely girl with a dream--who awakened to find that dream come true. I am Marilyn Monroe. Read my Cinderella story."

  • Two other popular films were released starring Marilyn

    She starred in the comedy "We're Not Married!", and The drama "Don't Bother to Knock". "We're Not Married!" was decribed as "lightweight" while the reviews on "Don't Bother to Knock" were poor but Monroe arugued that this role contained some of her strongest dramatic acting.
  • Monroe replaces Betty Grable in the musical film Gentleman Prefer Blondes

    Monroe replaces Betty Grable in the musical film Gentleman Prefer Blondes

    Her role as Lorelei Lee, a gold-digging show girl, required her to act, sing, and dance.
  • Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell press their hands and feet in the cement in the forecourt of Grauman's Chinese Theatre

    Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell press their hands and feet in the cement in the forecourt of Grauman's Chinese Theatre

    Monroe recieved positive reviews for this film and the film doubled the costs of production. The films she acted in durring this period established her "dumb blonde" persona and contributed to her popularity.

  • Marilyn get suspended from 20th Century Fox when she failed to show up for filming

  • The pictures were published in the first issuse of Playboy magazine making Mailyn the first Playmate of the Month

    The pictures were published in the first issuse of Playboy magazine making Mailyn the first Playmate of the Month

  • Marilyn Monroe was listed in the annual "Quigley Poll of the Top Ten Money Making Stars"

    Monroe tells New York Times, "I want to grow and develop and play serious dramatic parts. My dramatic coach, Natasha Lytess, tells everybody I have a great soul, but so far nobody's interested in it."

  • Married to Jow DiMaggio in San Francisco

    For two weeks she took a secondary role to DiMaggio saying "Marriage is my main career from now on"
  • Monroe travels alone to Korea where she performed for 13,000 American Marines over a three-day period

    Monroe travels alone to Korea where she performed for 13,000 American Marines over a three-day period

    She later commented that the experience helped her overcome her fear of performing in front of large crowds.
  • The iconic picture of Marilyns skirt blowing up from the wind coming from a subway passing below in The Seven Year Itch won her one of her most notable film roles

    The iconic picture of Marilyns skirt blowing up from the wind coming from a subway passing below in The Seven Year Itch won her one of her most notable film roles

  • Marilyn Monroe and Joe Dimaggio get divorced

    Joe was present durring the filming of The Seven Year Itch and was infurriated by the scene of Monroe's skirt blowing up in the wind. they returned to their home in California and avioded the press for two weeks until Marilyn announced that they had filed for divorce.

  • A seven-year conteact was made with 20th Century Fox where Monroe was required to star in four films

  • Monroe breaks away from 20th Century Fox and lives with photoagrpher Milton Greene and his family

    She made a friendship with Milton after a photoshoot in 1953. She would tell him of her frustration with 20th Century Fox and said to him "I just want people to be happy to see me"
  • died

    died