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Marilyn MonroeMarilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe American actress and model (1926–1962) "Norma Jeane" redirects here. For other uses, see Norma Jean (disambiguation) and Marilyn Monroe (disambiguation). Marilyn Monroe (/ˈmærəlɪn mənˈroʊ/ MARR-ə-lin mən-ROH; born Norma Jeane Mortenson;[1] June 1, 1926 – August 4, 1962) was an American actress and model. Known for playing comic "blonde bombshell" characters, she became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s and early 1960s, as well as an emblem of the era's sexual revolution. She was a top-billed actress for a decade, and her films grossed $200 million (equivalent to $2 billion in 2024) by her death in 1962.[2] Quick facts Born, Died ... Marilyn Monroe Monroe in 1953 Born Norma Jeane Mortenson (1926-06-01)June 1,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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