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Marilyn Monroe was born on June 1st 1926
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in Los Angeles California she grew up in
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foster homes and struggled to find her
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place in the world but Marilyn had a
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dream to become a famous actress and
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model Marilyn's Big Break came when she
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started modeling for a local
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photographer she quickly gained
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popularity and began to appear on
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magazine covers and in films her unique
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look and Charming personality caught the
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attention of Hollywood's top Studios Mar
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's early film roles were small but she
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quickly gained recognition for her
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talent and Charisma she worked
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tirelessly to hone her craft taking
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acting classes and perfecting her screen
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presence Marilyn's breakthrough role
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came in 1950 when she starred in the
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film the asphalt jungle her performance
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earned her critical Acclaim and
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recognition from the film industry
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throughout the 1950s Marilyn became one
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of Hollywood's most popular Stars
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starring in films like gentleman Prefer
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Blondes and how to Marry a Millionaire
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she was known for her comedic timing
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singing voice and signature style
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Marilyn's personal life was often
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tumultuous with high-profile marriages
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and struggles with mental health despite
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these challenges she remained a beloved
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figure in American pop culture in the
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1960s Marilyn continued to act in films
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including Some Like It Hot and the
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Misfits she remained a fashion icon and
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a symbol of Hollywood glamour Marilyn's
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Legacy extends far beyond her film
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career she remains an icon of female
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empowerment a symbol of the American
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dream and a reminder of the power of
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perseverance Marilyn Monroe passed away
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on August 5th 1962 at the age of 36 her
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death shocked the world but her Legacy
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lives on through her films fashion and
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popularity today Marilyn Monroe remains
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a beloved figure in American pop culture
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her story is is a reminder that with
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hard work determination and a little bit
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of Glamour Anything is Possible
