On Marilyn Monroe’s birth anniversary, a look at some of her most memorable pics
June 1, 2021 10:12 IST
June 1, 2021 10:12 IST
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Marilyn Monroe ruled the 50s and 60s. This iconic picture was taken during the filming of The Seven Year Itch in 1954, which became Monroe's highest grossing film ever. (Photo: Marilyn Monroe/Instagram)
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Born Norma Jeane Mortenson, Monroe was raised in Los Angeles and spent most of her time in foster homes and orphanages. In this picture, Monroe looks stunning in a fuchsia satin gown as she posed for Bernard of Hollywood's glamour series in 1950. (Photo: Marilyn Monroe/Instagram)
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Monroe was working at a factory when she met a photographer and began her modelling career. She is now revered as one of the most photographed women in the world. (Photo: Marilyn Monroe/Instagram)
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Monroe glows in this stripped bikini. She progressed from small film roles onto bigger ones in the early 50's. (Photo: AP)
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In 1951, Monroe made her first and only appearance at the Oscars when she presented an award for Sound Recording to Thomas T. Moulton, for “All about Eve.” Monroe also played a role in the movie. (Photo: The Academy/Instagram)
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After the industry typecast and underpaid her, in the mid-1950's she founded her own production company and began learning method acting under Lee Strasberg. (Photo: Marilyn Monroe/Instagram)
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Monroe always sported a fresh face and light curls with her hair pinned to the side, which became her trademark look. Ella Fitzgerald revealed that after she wasn't allowed to play at a popular club because the manager said she wasn't popular, Monroe who was her big fan promised to sit in the front row to attract large crowds. (Photo: Marilyn Monroe/Instagram)
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Monroe looks incredibly classy in this red dress while she poses in front of the Niagara Falls in 1953 during the filming of her movie "Niagara". (Photo: Marilyn Monroe/Instagram)
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Monroe looks chic in a turquoise blue jacket and matching pants and finished her look with her trademark red lips and nails. (Photo: Marilyn Monroe/Instagram)
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Monroe was first offered the role of Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's by the writer Truman Capote. She looked like a darling in this strappy pink dress with embellishments. (Photo: Marilyn Monroe/Instagram)
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Monroe's clothes continue to be an inspiration, quite a few of her dresses are well preserved and some have been auctioned fetching millions. (Photo: Marilyn Monroe/Instagram)
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With her enviable figure, Monroe managed to look stunning in every silhouette. Here, she's wearing a white bathing suit with a sweetheart neckline and the red lips, of course. (Photo: Marilyn Monroe/Instagram)
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Fun fact: The FBI maintained a file on Monroe, the records of which are available publicly. It is also said that her house was bugged. She looks adorable in this strapless white dress with a tulle skirt. (Photo: Marilyn Monroe/Instagram)
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Despite not having been formally educated, Monroe was very intelligent and well read. Her collection had over 400 books, several of them first editions. (Photo: Marilyn Monroe/Instagram)
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Eventually, Monroe found her love for cooking and her recipes were discovered after her death. Her Thanksgiving stuffing recipe is available online. (Photo: Marilyn Monroe/Instagram)