Marilyn was far more complex than the blond bombshells she portrayed onscreen. Behind the glamour was a driven, thoughtful person who worked incredibly hard to overcome a horrible upbringing and build a career where she would be taken seriously.
Here we celebrate her remarkable life, career, and lasting legacy by going back to basics, A to Z, highlighting fascinating facts, relationships, and defining moments that made her an eternal icon.
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