F
ew women captivated the world like Marilyn Monroe. During her short career she became a famous actress and a timeless symbol of beauty, but she also traveled a path of drugs, alcohol, and failed marriages. Regarded as a talented actress, she mesmerized the world, but could not find personal happiness. Her death shocked Hollywood and cemented her status as a legend. Her movies are regarded as classics, her look and style remain classic, and her death was a tragic ending to her unfulfilled fairytale.
Timeline
Birth- Jun 1, 1926
Los Angeles, California
Marriage- Jun 19, 1942-Ages: 20 - 16 years
Jimmy Dougherty
To
Jun 1946
Marriage- Jan 14, 1954-Age: 28 years
Joe DiMaggio
To
Oct 27, 1954
Marriage- Jun 29, 1956-Ages: 35 - 30 years
Arthur Miller
To
Jan 20, 1961
Quote
If I'm a star, then the people made me a star.
Occupation
Actress, Singer, Model
Gender
female
Films Made
30, left 1 film unfinished
Awards: Golden Globe Award
Awards: Golden Globe Award
Allegedly enters hospital for abortion
Jul 20, 1962
Signs a new contract with Fox
Dec 10, 1950
Her performance in Niagara made her a star
Jan 21, 1953
The Seven Year Itch premiers
Jun 1, 1955
Enters Payne Whitley Psychiatric Clinic in NY
Feb 7, 1961
Miscarries again
Dec 17, 1958
Premiere of Some Like it Hot
Mar 29, 1959
Starts Marilyn Monroe Productions
Dec 31, 1954
First Life magazine cover
Apr 7, 1952
Signed first contract with 20th Century Fox
Aug 26, 1946
Meets Robert Kennedy at Peter Lawford's house
Oct 1961
Marilyn & JFK spend weekend together, Palm Springs
Mar 24, 1962
Marilyn and Joe DiMaggio go out on a first date
Mar 1952
Fox fires Marilyn for breach of contract
Jun 7, 1962
Signs contract with MGM for The Asphalt Jungle
Oct 1949
First national magazine cover in Family Circle
Apr 26, 1946
Becomes pregnant but loses baby
Aug 1956
How to Marry a Millionaire premiers
Nov 4, 1953
Leaves prints outside Grauman's Chinese Theater
Jun 26, 1953
Death- Aug 5, 1962-Age: 36 years
Brentwood, California
Drug Overdose
Other Facts
Full Name
Norma Jeane Mortenson (baptized Norma Jeane Baker)
Also known as
Marilyn Monroe
Also known as
Norma Jeane Baker
