Interesting facts about Marilyn Monroe Is a great opportunity to learn more about famous artists. Monroe is considered one of the most iconic examples of the American film industry and the entire world culture. She possessed natural beauty, charm and charisma.
So, here are the most interesting facts about Marilyn Monroe.
- Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) - film actress, model and singer.
- The real name of the actress is Norma Jeane Mortenson.
- During World War II (1939-1945), Marilyn worked at an aircraft factory, testing the reliability of parachute matter and taking part in painting aircraft (see interesting facts about aircraft).
- Did you know that Monroe's mother was a mentally ill person? For this reason, Marilyn was adopted 11 times, but each time she was returned. All this seriously affected the formation of the girl's personality.
- Having become a famous actress, Marilyn Monroe feared that the role of "frivolous fool" would not stick to her. For this reason, she constantly strived to perfect her acting skills.
- Due to a long-term contract, Marilyn, already a Hollywood star, was one of the lowest paid actresses.
- Did you know that it was Monroe who was the first girl to appear on the cover of Playboy magazine? She was paid only $ 50 for the photo shoot.
- Marilyn kept a diary, where she wrote down those thoughts with which she could not share with others.
- During her life, the girl was married three times.
- One of Marilyn Monroe's hobbies was reading literature. In her personal library, there were over 400 books of various genres.
- An interesting fact is that Marilyn never even managed to finish school.
- The actress often quarreled with filmmakers, because she was constantly late for shooting, forgot lines and poorly taught the script.
- According to agent Marilyn Monroe, the girl has repeatedly resorted to plastic surgery. In particular, she changed the shape of her chin and nose.
- Monroe liked to cook food, and she did it quite professionally.
- For some time, a terrier lived in the artist's house, which Frank Sinatra gave her (see interesting facts about Frank Sinatra).
- Marilyn became the first female film producer in history.
- To become the wife of Arthur Miller, who was Monroe's third husband, the Hollywood star agreed to convert to Judaism.
- The second husband of the actress promised that if he outlives Marilyn, he will bring flowers to her grave every week. The man kept his promise, visiting the grave of the ex-wife for 20 years, until his death.
- Monroe's favorite perfumes were Chanel # 5.
- An interesting fact is that Marilyn Monroe's natural hair was not white, but brown.
- The last art picture with the participation of Marilyn was never completed, due to the sudden death of the artist.
- When Marilyn Monroe wanted to walk the streets, remaining unnoticed by the people around her, she wore a black wig.
- According to the official version, Marilyn committed suicide, but whether this was really so difficult to say. She lived in total for 36 years.
