Marilyn Monroe Death, Spouse, Children, Biography, Parents & Facts

Marilyn Monroe was a famous American actress and model. She rose to fame internationally at a very young.

Who is Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn, a famous late American actress and model who was born on June 1, 1926. At the age of 36 years, she passed away on August 4, 1962, due to overdose of barbiturates.

Late Marilyn Monroe is widely famous for playing the comic role of blonde bombshell. On the other hand, she is also appeared in various other movies including Ladies of the Chorus (1948), Niagara (1953) and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953).

Before Marilyn Monroe Fame

In the year 1944, her modeling journey began when she first met photographer David Conover and appeared in U.S. Army Air Forces’ First Motion Picture Unit. Actually, captain Ronald Reagan introduced her.

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Early Life & Family Life

She was born June 1, 1926 at Los Angeles General Hospital. Her mother name is Gladys Pearl Baker and her father name is Charles Stanley Gifford. She has two siblings named Robert and Berniece.

Marilyn Monroe Summary

Real Name	Norma Jeane Mortenson.
Nick Name	The Blonde Bombshell.
Date of Birth	June 1, 1926-August 4, 1962.
Age (as of 1962)	36 years.
Birthday place	Los Angeles, California, United States.
Height	5 feet 5 inches (165 cm or 1.65 m).
Weight	55 kg (154 lbs).
Body Measurements	37-34-35.
Followers	Insta: (None).
Hair Color	Platinum blonde.
Eye Color	Dark Brown.
Net Worth (approx.)	$7 Million US dollars (as of 2025).

Education

Although, she dropped out of her high school to pursue her acting career. In 1946, she did study acting at Twentieth Century Fox Studio. Then, she went to Actors’ Laboratory Theatre to study acting.

Career Timeline

Marilyn Monroe is not just an actress, she is a cultural icon and an inspiration to many women. She is best known for playing the role of “Dumb Blonde” in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and How to Marry a Millionaire. She was featured in the front page of centerfold and Playboy.

Awards & Achievements

Throughout her professional career as an actress, she won four major awards. She won two Golden Globe Awards. In 1953, she was named as a Playboy Playmate of the Month. In 1958, she won the David di Donatello Targa d’Oro award.

Personal Life & Marriages

Marilyn lived a very interesting and chaotic personal life. Before becoming an actress, She was an average girl, but not so average. Marilyn first husband was James Dougherty, LAPD Policeman. She got married to him on June 19, 1942. In the history James came to be known as “Marilyn’s Man.” They ended their marriage in 1946, after the James and his mother disapproval of her turning into a model.

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After her divorced, she met a Baseball player Joe DiMaggio and got married in 1954. They were married for just a year. In 1956, she got married to an American playwright and screenwriter, Arthur Miller. They stayed married till 1961. During her marriage to Arthur, she was in an affair with John F. Kennedy. Over the years, Marilyn tried for kids, but she never had any biological children.

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Net Worth & Assets

Marilyn Monroe is an American cultural icon who made hundreds of thousands of dollars (at that time) for her appearance in the movies.

At the time of her death, her settled net worth was around $370k, roughly $3.5 million today. Her bungalow in Brentwood now worth around $9 million. If we take inflation into account, Marilyn’s movies grossed over $2 Billion. As of now, her name has become a brand and generates millions of dollars monthly.

Some Interesting Facts About Marilyn Monroe

• Marilyn Monroe is an American nationality holder of Irish, English, and Scottish Descent.
• In 1955, she finished her education from Actors Studio under Lee Strasberg.
• Professionally, she is a well-known late actress and American cultural icon.
• Although, she is still an icon. It maybe a surprise for many, Marilyn never won an oscar.
• From the mother’s side, Marilyn had Mexican roots.
• She had two half-siblings through Charles Stanley Gifford side, her real father. Her siblings names are Doris Elizabeth and Charles Stanley.
• Monroe didn’t know she had a sister until she was 12. She met her first at the age of 17.
• When it comes to her relationships, she had numerous affairs and was married three times.
• She is still remembered because of her incredible aura and charismatic persona. She was unconventional and empathetic.

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