Marilyn Monroe Research Paper

Marilyn Monroe

Introduction Norma Jeane Mortenson was born June 1, 1952 she was an American model and actress. Marilyn was unique in her own way - (being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else) Marilyn had a troubled past. She did modeling at a young which boosted her career in singing and acting. She played in 23 movies and she sang near 50 non-remixed songs. She died August 5, 1962 from a drug overdose. Marilyn Monroe, left, and Jane Russell put their handprints in the wet cement in front of Grauman’s theater. Early life

Marilyn Monroe’s birth name was, Norma Jeane Mortenson. She was born June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles, California to Gladys Pearl Baker and Martin Edward Mortensen. She had spent much of her time in foster care and in an orphanage, because of her mentally unstable mother and absent father.

She later said that she had been raped when she was 11 years old. She married her boyfriend Jimmy Dougherty on June 19, 1942, at the age of 16. The couple divorced in 1946 because of long distance.

What did she accomplish

Marilyn accomplished many things she was an actress, model, and singer. Marilyn sang near 50 non-remixed songs. She played in 23 movies At age 19, Marilyn met with Blue Book Modeling Agency founder, Miss Emmeline Snively. Marilyn accomplished many things in life and was a success.

Funeral/Death

Marilyn died August 5, 1962 from an overdose, she was found face down with a telephone in one hand and next to her was empty bottles of pills for depression. Marilyn Monroe's funeral took place at 1:00pm on August 8, 1962, at the Westwood Village Mortuary Chapel on the grounds of the Westwood.

The Grauman’s theater

Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell played in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and that got them to get there hands print on the wet cement in front of the theater.