Marilyn Monroe — beauty icon of the 1950s and 60s — was born 97 years ago
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Marilyn Monroe reading, 1953 Photo by Alfred Eisenstaedt Marilyn Monroe was born 97 years ago. Born Norma Jeane Mortenson in Los Angeles, she was later given her mother’s name, and baptized Norma Jeane Baker. After a tumultuous childhood — both maternal grandparents and her mother were committed to mental institutions — she lived with a string of foster families. Eventually, she married one of her neighbors, James Dougherty, when she was 16.
Marilyn Monroe — beauty icon of the 1950s and 60s — was born 97 years ago
Marilyn Monroe — beauty icon of the 1950s and…
Marilyn Monroe — beauty icon of the 1950s and 60s — was born 97 years ago
Marilyn Monroe reading, 1953 Photo by Alfred Eisenstaedt Marilyn Monroe was born 97 years ago. Born Norma Jeane Mortenson in Los Angeles, she was later given her mother’s name, and baptized Norma Jeane Baker. After a tumultuous childhood — both maternal grandparents and her mother were committed to mental institutions — she lived with a string of foster families. Eventually, she married one of her neighbors, James Dougherty, when she was 16.