Marylin Monroe
Born Norma Jeane Baker in Los Angeles, Marylin Monroe had a difficult childhood. She was orphaned at the age of seven and shuttled between foster homes until she was sixteen. Despite her impoverished upbringing, she had a strong ambition to make something of herself, eventually finding success in acting.
Marylin’s first performance was a small role as an extra in the film Ladies of the Chorus, which she followed up with her first leading role in All About Eve. She went on to star in several other films, including Some Like it Hot and The Seven Year Itch. By the time of her death at the age of 36, she was one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood and had become a true icon. Her legacy continued to live on after her death, with her influence seen in many aspects of pop culture today.