Secret Facts About Marilyn Monroe Even Superfans Don’t Know About

Marilyn Monroe was beautiful even before she became famous. But there was more to the iconic bombshell than just good looks and ravishing blonde hair.

Aside from being a sex symbol, she was a pop culture icon who will forever live on in our hearts. So here are some Marilyn Monroe facts.

They’ll give you new insight into the beautiful yet complicated star.

Don’t Call Me Norma

We know her as Marilyn Monroe, but back in April 1927, her parents named her Norma Jeane Mortenson. Gladys Pearl Baker, Marilyn’s mom, couldn’t have imagined that she was destined for greatness.

Knowledge Is Power

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Despite being typecast in Hollywood in “dumb blonde” roles, Marilyn was always intellectually curious, even as a toddler in 1929.

That thirst for knowledge ended up taking her on an amazing Hollywood adventure.

Say Cheese

Marilyn was always meant to be in the spotlight. Even at an early age, she was showing off her smile and proving to the world that she was a force to be reckoned with.

But her life was a bit more complicated than anyone had realized.

Little Orphan Norma

Norma, aka Marilyn, had a rough childhood. She spent a lot of time living as an orphan. But she longed for a family.

Fortunately, she found her silver lining when she ended up living in her aunt Ana’s home.