- Marilyn’s image has been used in art, including Andy Warhol’s famous pop art pieces.
- She had a reported IQ of 168.
- Marilyn Monroe was a symbol of the sexual revolution of the 1960s.
- Her performance in “Bus Stop” (1956) was critically acclaimed and marked a departure from her usual comedic roles.
- Despite her fame, Marilyn often felt lonely and struggled with depression.
- She was a style icon, influencing fashion trends with her glamorous looks.
- Marilyn’s mother’s mental health issues and institutionalization deeply affected her emotional life.
- She was a trailblazer in negotiating her own film contracts, asserting control over her career.
- Marilyn’s favorite perfume was Chanel No. 5, and she famously said she wore it to bed.
- Her image was used extensively in advertising and marketing campaigns posthumously.
