Marilyn Monroe (1. Juni 1926
- 5. August 1962; eigentlich Norma Jeane Mortenson)
war eine US-amerikanische Schauspielerin, Sängerin
und ein internationales Fotomodell. Sie wird zu
den archetypischen Sexsymbolen und Filmikonen
des 20. Jahrhunderts gezählt.
Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortensen; June
1, 1926 – August 5, 1962), was a Golden Globe
award winning American actress, singer, model,
Hollywood icon, Cultural icon, beauty ideal, fashion
icon, pop icon and sex symbol. She was known for
her comedic acting roles and screen presence.
Monroe became one of the most popular movie stars
of the 1950s and early 1960s. During the later
stages of her career, she worked towards serious
roles and her fame surpassed that of any other
entertainer of her time.