Marilyn Monroe

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Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson) was an iconic actress, singer, and model who became a global symbol and pop culture phenomenon in the 1950s, known for her "dumb blonde" comedic roles in films like Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Some Like It Hot, yet also a serious dramatic talent who struggled with personal demons, and tragically from a drug overdose in 1962. She rose from a difficult childhood in foster homes to become one of the most famous women of the 20th century, captivating audiences with her beauty, vulnerability, and star power.