Marilyn Monroe

By Juliana DelGreco

  • Date of birth

    Marilyn was born.

  • Put up for adoption

    Marilyn's parents put her up for adoptions.

  • First national magazine cover in Family Circle

    This was big for Marilyn because it helped boost her career.

  • First Screen Test for 20th Century Fox

    This was an exciting experience for her.

  • First studio contract with Fox, Norma Jeane changed her name to Marilyn Monroe (Marilyn was after actress Marilyn Miller and Monroe was her mother’s maiden name)

    This helped launch her career even more.

  • Marilyn Monroe applies to Blue Book Modeling Agency

    She had a long career in modeling so this was very important

  • Divorce granted from James Dougherty

    Marilyn was obviously affected by this, so this is important for her.

  • First mention in a Hollywood gossip column

    She becomes more famous and starts appearing various magazines.

  • Death

    Unfortunately, Marilyn died. Many other things happened to her first though.

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