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A star is born
Her real name being Norma Jeane Mortenson, she was born on June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles, California. -
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Marilyn Monroe
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Amazing Grace
After being sent to many foster homes for seven years Marilyn finally ends up with an old family friend. Grace adores her and treats Marilyn as if she were her own child. -
Time to grow up.
Went to 8 different schools but dropped out of school in the 10th grade due to an arranged marriage. -
Mrs. Dougherty
Marilyn was arranged ,by her mother's friend Grace, to marry Jim Dougherty on June 19,1942. -
Marilyn's big break
Nobody knows exactly when Monroe started modeling but in the spring of 1945 she became known as a "photographers dream" and appeared in over 33 covers of magazines. -
The end of a happily ever after.
In september of 1946 Marilyn divorced Dougherty due to the fact that Marilyn was no longer happy with the marriage -
Life on the big screen
In 1947, Marilyn appeared in her first film called " The shocking miss pilgram". -
Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay!
In Marilyn Monroe's second film, she knew wha she wanted to do. Since then she has appeared in many movies. -
second chance at love
Marilyn had a second chance when she married DiMaggio on January 14, 1954. -
No hope for true love
Marilyn's third and final husband was Arthur Miller. They got married on June 29th, 1956, They divorced in January of 1961. -
Happy Birthday!
On May 19, 1962 Marilyn sang Happy Birthday to the President in a sparkling dress that caught people's attention near and far. -
Marilyn Monroe dies
Marilyn died to an overdose of sleeping pills in Los Angeles, California. She would be most remembered for her talent, beauty and her independence.
