Marilyn Monroe Myths
Let’s turn the page and move from facts to myths around her name. We will uncover the actual truth behind some common myths.
- Marilyn Monroe was a Natural Blonde
Marilyn Monroe, born as Norma Jeane Mortenson, was naturally a brunette. She dyed her hair blonde early in her career, which became her iconic look. - Marilyn was a Size 16 in Today’s Measurements
Her size has been a topic of much debate, but according to her dressmaker, she was around a size 8 in U.S. measurements of her era, which would likely be smaller in today’s sizes. - Marilyn Monroe Had 6 Toes on One Foot
This is a persistent myth, likely stemming from a photograph that appeared to show an extra toe. However, medical records and numerous photographs clearly show she had the usual ten toes. - She was Discovered Working in a Factory
She did work in a factory during World War II, but her path to stardom was more complex. She was discovered by a photographer while working, which led to modeling and eventually acting, but it wasn’t an overnight success. - Marilyn Monroe Was Not Intelligent
Contrary to the ‘dumb blonde‘ stereotype she often portrayed in movies, Marilyn was quite intelligent and well-read. She owned an extensive library and was passionate about literature and the arts.
