Many of you who are old enough can surely remember Marilyn Monroe, both for her beauty & her acting career. Marilyn was a sex symbol to many & to others she was an example of an all american girl that made it to the top of Hollywood. A seemingly ordinary person that changed the lives of millions! Marilyn was a Movie Star & brought with that all the glamour & glory that only the best can offer!
Marilyn had a rocky childhood & spent most of her childhood in foster homes. She was a model & that got her into Hollywood & the movies. In the beginning she was cast into any role that required a blonde & she received many parts. She starred in The Asphalt Jungle & All About Eve & landed herself a 7 year contract with 20th Century Fox.
Many of us can remember "Niagara", a thriller starring Marilyn, filmed at Niagara Falls. The scene where the boat is stalled & rushing towards the edge of the falls is embedded in the minds of many fans still today. The thrill & excitement of that scene moved many & Marilyn went on to star in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes & How to Marry a Millionaire.
Marilyn Monroe married at the age of 16 & was divorced just after the 2nd World War. She was also married to Baseball Player Joe DiMaggio as well as Playwright Arthur Miller.
Marilyn was born Norma Jean Baker on June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles, California, & she died of a drug overdose August 5, 1962. The Misfits was the last film that she did.
It was rumoured that she had had an affair with the, then, President of the United States, John F. Kennedy as well as his brother Robert.
Today, Marilyn Monroe collectibles are in demand. An antique, a dress from her wardrobe, an old photograph, & in short, any memorabilia pertaining to Marilyn is highly sought after by collectors everywhere.
Although she has been gone for over 45 years, she was loved by many & is missed by all! Marilyn Monroe is a legend today &, well, we all know that legends never die!
