Who is Marilyn Monroe: Icon of an Era

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Marilyn Monrow....sexy, flirty, beautiful, kind

Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) was an actress, singer, and model. Born Norma Jeane Mortenson, she was destined for fame. Marilyn was married to Joe DiMaggio and Arthur Miller, and allegedly had affairs with President John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Frank Sinatra. Marilyn was a sex symbol, who died too soon. She was loved by millions and will be missed.

Marilyn in Action

A few video clips of Marilyn Monroe performances.
Happy Birthday Mr. President
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Marilyn Monroe Around the Web

Marilyn Monroe's Official Web site .::. About Marilyn
Marilyn Monroe's official Web site welcome page with links to her biography, movies page, pictures and much more
The Resting Place of Marilyn Monroe @ Find-A-Grave
Stop by Marilyn's grave to pay your respects.
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe on IMDb: Movies, TV, Celebs, and more...
Marilyn Monroe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Marilyn Monroe @ Wikipedia
Timeline for Marilyn Monroe
News Stories of the major events of her life.

Filmography

Something's Got to Give (1962)
The Misfits (1961)
Let's Make Love (1960)
Some Like It Hot (1959)
The Prince and the Showgirl (1957)
Bus Stop (1956)
The Seven Year Itch (1955)
There's No Business Like Show Business (1954)
River of No Return (1954)
How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
Niagara (1953)
O. Henry's Full House (1952)
Monkey Business (1952)
Don't Bother to Knock (1952)
We're Not Married! (1952)
Clash by Night (1952)
Let's Make It Legal (1951)
Love Nest (1951)
As Young as You Feel (1951)
Home Town Story (1951)
Right Cross (1950)
All About Eve (1950)
The Fireball (1950)
The Asphalt Jungle (1950)
A Ticket to Tomahawk (1950)
Love Happy (1949)
Ladies of the Chorus (1948)
Green Grass of Wyoming (1948)
Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay! (1948)
You Were Meant for Me (1948)
Dangerous Years (1947)

More Video Clips

Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller...Part One
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Memorable Quotes

From Marilyn Monroe

"If I'm a star, then the people made me a star."

"What do I wear in bed? Why, Chanel No. 5, of course."

"...If you can make a girl laugh - you can make her do anything..."

"If I'd observed all the rules, I'd never have got anywhere."

"The body is meant to be seen, not all covered up."

"I don't mind living in a man's world as long as I can be a woman in it."

"The trouble with censors is that they worry if a girl has cleavage. They ought to worry if she hasn't any."

"Hollywood is a place where they'll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul."

The Marilyn Monroe Collection Blog

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A Little Bit of Marilyn in Your Home

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Marilyn Monroe Costumes

Marilyn Is Always a Costume Hit

If you are planning to 'become' Marilyn at an upcoming event, then you have some choices to make. Which look do you want to go for? Halloween is fast approaching, so do your research now.
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Awards

1952 Photoplay Award: Special Award
1953 Golden Globe Henrietta Award: World Film Favorite Female.
1953 Photoplay Award: Most Popular Female Star
1956 BAFTA Film Award nomination: Best Foreign Actress for The Seven Year Itch
1956 Golden Globe nomination: Best Motion Picture Actress in Comedy or Musical for Bus Stop
1958 BAFTA Film Award nomination: Best Foreign Actress for The Prince and the Showgirl
1958 David di Donatello Award (Italian): Best Foreign Actress for The Prince and the Showgirl
1959 Crystal Star Award (French): Best Foreign Actress for The Prince and the Showgirl
1960 Golden Globe, Best Motion Picture Actress in Comedy or Musical for Some Like It Hot
Golden Laurel,Top Female Comedy Performance for Some Like It Hot.
1962 Golden Globe, World Film Favorite: Female
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame 6104 Hollywood Blvd.

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Feedback

  • carlbattack9 Feb 7, 2012 @ 5:26 am | delete
    No idea Marilyn made so many films?
  • jaye5500 Jun 3, 2011 @ 4:37 pm | delete
    Marilyn Munroe will always and forever be a legend!
  • FoxMusic Feb 14, 2011 @ 1:09 pm | delete
    Thank you for this Fantastic Lens on Marilyn Monroe Icon of the Era
  • scar4 Jan 16, 2011 @ 9:43 pm | delete
    A tender star has faded forever and people will miss the gloriousness of her year by year.
  • WindyWinters Jan 16, 2011 @ 7:51 pm | delete
    Nice fan page. She was a striking woman that will be remembered forever!
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