- Marilyn was an avid reader and owned over 400 books in her personal library.
- She was the first woman to head a Hollywood production company.
- Marilyn’s death on August 5, 1962, was ruled a probable suicide due to an overdose of barbiturates.
- She won a Golden Globe for Best Actress for her performance in “Some Like It Hot” (1959).
- Foster care and orphanage experiences deeply impacted her mental health and self-esteem.
- Marilyn struggled with endometriosis, which affected her health and fertility.
- She moved to 26 different homes before she turned 18.
- Marilyn’s iconic status led to her being a major pop culture symbol.
- She often played the role of a blonde bombshell in her films.
- Arthur Miller wrote the screenplay for “The Misfits” (1961), which was meant to be a tribute to Monroe.
- Marilyn’s early career involved modeling, and she was a successful pin-up model.
- She underwent several cosmetic surgeries, including a rhinoplasty and a chin implant.
- Marilyn was close friends with fellow actresses such as Jane Russell and Ella Fitzgerald.
- Time magazine named her one of the 100 most important people of the 20th century.
- Her famous phrase, “I don’t want to make money, I just want to be wonderful,” reflects her personal aspirations.
