Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles, California, to Gladys Baker. She was later baptized Norma Jeane Baker. Gladys had developed psychological problems and was eventually committed to a mental institution.She spent most of my childhood in foster homes and orphanages until 1937, when she moved in with family friend Grace McKee Goddard. When Grace's husband was transferred to the East Coast in 1942, the couple couldn't afford to take her with them. She was left with two options: return to the orphanage or get married.On June 19, 1942 she wed 21-year-old Jimmy Dougherty, By all accounts she loved Jimmy, and we were happy together until he joined the Merchant Marines and was sent to the South Pacific in 1944.After Jimmy left, she got a job at a factory in California. Several months later, photographer David Conover saw her. He couldn't believe his luck. Conover used her for a shoot and then began sending modeling jobs her way. Within two years she was a reputable model with many popular magazine covers to her credit. she then enrolled in drama classes. However, Jimmy's return in 1946 meant she had to make another choice- this time between marriage and a career.She then divorced Jimmy in June of 1946, and signed her first studio contract with Twentieth Century Fox on August 26, 1946 and earned $125 a week. Soon after, she dyed her hair blonde and changed her name to Marilyn Monroe (borring Monre from her Grandmother).Her first movie role was a part in 1947's The Shocking Miss Pilgrim. she played a series of inconsequential characters until 1950. It was her performance in 1953's Niagara, however, that delivered her to stardom.Her success in Niagara was followed with lead roles in the wildly popular Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and How to Marry a Millionaire. Photoplay magazine voted her the Best New Actress of 1953, and at 27 years old she was undeniably the best-loved blonde bombshell in Hollywood.On January 14, 1954, she married baseball superstar Joe DiMaggio. During their Tokyo honeymoon, she took time to perform for the service men stationed in Korea. Her presence caused a near-riot among the troops, and Joe was clearly uncomfortable with thousands of men ogling his new bride.Unfortunately, Her fame and sexual image became a theme that haunted their marriage. Then on October 27, 1954, her and Joe divorced. They attributed the split to a "conflict of careers," and remained close friends.She was ready to shed my "shallow blonde" image by 1955. It had gotten her into the spotlight, but now she wanted to pursue serious acting. She moved to New York City to study under Lee Strasberg at his Actors' Studio. In 1956, She started her own motion picture company, Marilyn Monroe Productions. The company produced a few films. These films allowed me to demonstrate her talent and versatility as an actress. She received further recognition for 1959's Some Like It Hot, winning a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Comedy.On June 29, 1956, She wed playwright Arthur Miller. They met through Lee Strasberg. Arthur wrote 1961's The Misfits especially for Marilyn. Sadly, the marriage between her and Arthur ended on January 20, 1961, At the 1962 Golden Globes, She was named female World Film Favorite, once again demonstrating her widespread appealAdministration of estate In her will, Monroe left Lee Strasberg 75% of the residuary of the estate. She expressed her desire that Strasberg, or, if he predeceased her, her executor, "distribute [her personal effects] among my friends, colleagues and those to whom I am devoted."[31]Strasberg willed his portion to his widow, Anna. She declared she would never sell Monroe's personal items after successfully suing Odyssey Auctions in 1994 to prevent the sale of items which were withheld by Monroe's former business manager, Inez Melson. However, in October 1999 Christie's auctioned the bulk of the items Monroe willed to Lee Strasberg, netting US$12.3 million.Anna Strasberg is currently in litigation against the children of four photographers to determine rights of publicity, which permits the licensing of images of deceased personages for commercial purposes. The decision as to whether Monroe was a resident of California, where she died, or New York, where her will was probated, is worth millions.[32]On May 4, 2007, a federal judge in New York ruled that Monroe's rights of publicity ended upon her death, thus allowing the family of photographer Sam Shaw to sell photos of Monroe.[33]
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