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- 1 June 1926
Los Angeles, California
Marriage- 19 June 1942-Ages: 20 - 16 years
Jimmy Dougherty
To
Jun 1946
Marriage- 14 Jan 1954-Age: 28 years
Joe DiMaggio
To
27 Oct 1954
Marriage- 29 June 1956-Ages: 35 - 30 years
Arthur Miller
To
20 Jan 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
20 July 1962
Signs a new contract with Fox
10 Dec 1950
Her performance in Niagara made her a star
21 Jan 1953
The Seven Year Itch premiers
1 June 1955
Enters Payne Whitley Psychiatric Clinic in NY
7 Feb 1961
Miscarries again
17 Dec 1958
Premiere of Some Like it Hot
29 Mar 1959
Starts Marilyn Monroe Productions
31 Dec 1954
First Life magazine cover
7 Apr 1952
Signed first contract with 20th Century Fox
26 Aug 1946
Meets Robert Kennedy at Peter Lawford's house
Oct 1961
Marilyn & JFK spend weekend together, Palm Springs
24 Mar 1962
Marilyn and Joe DiMaggio go out on a first date
Mar 1952
Fox fires Marilyn for breach of contract
7 June 1962
Signs contract with MGM for The Asphalt Jungle
Oct 1949
First national magazine cover in Family Circle
26 Apr 1946
Becomes pregnant but loses baby
Aug 1956
How to Marry a Millionaire premiers
4 Nov 1953
Leaves prints outside Grauman's Chinese Theater
26 June 1953
Death- 5 Aug 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
