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For ever unforgettable
She was the epitome of beauty and sex appeal, and was one of the greatest movie icons of the 20th century. Marilyn Monroe († 36) is still the most popular sex symbol to this day.
Her life resembles a fairytale - colorful yet tragic. Marilyn was born on June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles the light of day. She was living a bleak childhood. After many serious blows she started a great career as a movie star .
Over time, she developed from the cute girl next door to the Hollywood screen goddess. But she was never satisfied with herself.
Marilyn Monroe played many different characters in her life. But it was the film role that best embodied her - that of a platinum blonde, naïve beauty with a red pouty mouth that turns every man's head - that she never wanted to play. Although she hated this image so much, she never managed to take it off. 50 years ago, Marilyn Monroe died under mysterious circumstances.
On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, BIO - The Biography Channel will present a portrait of the Femme Fatale on August 4 at 6 pm: "Legends of the Screen: Marilyn Monroe". For this we have collected 15 facts from her life for you. Learn more about her career, her love life and about Marilyn Monroe herself ...
