The Life of Marylyn Monroe(PICS)

Hollywood is a place where they'll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul"

Fast Facts

She was born Norma Jeane Mortenson, on June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles, CA and died on August 5, 1962

Did you know?

In 1999, Marilyn was named the Number One Sex Star of the 20th Century by Playboy magazine

In 1999, Marilyn was voted the 'Sexiest Woman of the Century' by People Magazine.

Issued on June 1, 1995, Marilyn was featured on a 32¢ US commemorative postage stamp.

Elton John recorded the song "Candle in the Wind" as a tribute to Marilyn Monroe.

In December 1953, she was the Playboy "Sweetheart" of the Month.

In February 1953, Marilyn was named the "The Most Advertised Girl in the World" by the Advertising Association of the West.

She was crowned Miss California Artichoke Queen in 1947.

In 1946, she began using the stage name Marilyn Monroe, but did not legally change her name until February 23, 1956.

Marilyn Monroe married Joe DiMaggio in San Francisco City Hall.

Marilyn Monroe was nominated for the 1956 British Academy Award for "Best Foreign Actress" in the Seven Year Itch.

Films

She Starred in 30 films.

Named Playboy "Sweetheart" of the Month in (December 1953) .

She Started own production company, Marilyn Monroe Productions (1955)

Awards:

Golden Globe for "Female World Film Favorite 1954"

Nomination for Best Foreign Actress, 1956 British Academy Awards ("The Seven Year Itch")

Nomination for Best Foreign Actress, 1958 British Academy Awards ("The Prince and the Showgirl")

David Di Donatello Prize for Best Foreign Actress ("The Prince and the Showgirl," 1959)

Crystal Star Award for Best Foreign Actress ("The Prince and the Showgirl," 1959)

Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Comedy ("Some Like It Hot," 1960)

Golden Globe for "Female World Film Favorite 1961"

Rankings:

Chosen by Empire Magazine as one of the "100 Sexiest Stars in Film History" (1995)

Voted Empire (UK) Magazine's "Sexiest Female Movie Star of all Time" (1995)

Ranked #8 in Empire (UK) Magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" (1997)

Named the Number One Sex Star of the 20th century by Playboy magazine (1999)

Voted "Sexiest Woman of the Century" by People Magazine (1999)

Voted 4th Greatest Movie Star of all time by Entertainment Weekly

Voted 2nd Greatest Movie Star of all time by Premiere Magazine

Ranked #6 on the American Film Institute's "50 Greatest Screen Legends" list

Marilyn Monroe was found dead from an overdose of sleeping pills on August 5, 1962, by her housekeeper Eunice Murray. She was naked, atop her telephone on her bed, with unhealthy levels of barbiturates in her bloodstream. But the typical signs of barbiturate overdose were completely absent.

Supposedly, Monroe had had an abortion at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital on the 20th of July. It has been said that she had as many as a dozen abortions over the years. But certainly it is well known that she was terminated by her job at Fox Studio. And there were problems with her relationship with Robert F Kennedy; he was not returning her calls.

Evidence is missing, including the original autopsy, her supposed suicide note (which mentioned suicide not at all), and original police report. Furthermore, the first officer at the death scene has publicly disputed the suicide finding.

In 1985, a 20/20 episode was to air where Robert Slatzer postulates that Monroe was killed by Bobby Kennedy, or was in his presence when she died. The show is cancelled.

Marilyn is buried at Westwood Memorial Cemetery.