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Marilyn Monroe, real name Norma Jean Baker was born on June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles, California. Gladys Baker's daughter, who never told her father's identity, her early childhood was very hard.

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She spent her childhood under the care of an adoptive family.

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After lightening her hair, she began a career as a model, studying acting at the same time. On August 26, 1946, Norma Jeane adopted the stage name of Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn in tribute to the actress Marilyn Miller and Monroe in memory of her mother, since it was her maiden name.

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Marilyn Monroe had been found dead at home from an apparent overdose of sleeping pills.