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Marilyn Monroe – (real name Norma Jean Mortenson) American film actress, sex symbol of the 50s, singer and model. Became one of the most iconic images of American cinema and the whole world culture.

Twenty films with her participation brought in the rental of more than $ 200 million. In the studio system, Monroe was involved in a contract with the studio “20th Century Fox”, which, being among the most popular actresses of the 1950s, was also one of the least paid Hollywood stars. She was best known for her roles in the films “Niagara” (1953), “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” (1953) and “Seven Year Itch” (1955).

The attitude of critics to the creativity of Monroe was controversial. The actress fell in love with the audience, playing images of stupid but charming blondes. For the performance of the main role in the film “In Jazz Only Girls” (1959), Monroe was awarded the Golden Globe Award, in the nomination “Best Female Role – Comedy or Musical”. In recent years, the psychological state of the actress was extremely unstable.

The filming in his last film for the studio “20th Century Fox”, “Something must happen” (1962), she did not finish. On August 5, 1962, Marilyn Monroe was found dead, death was due to an overdose of barbiturates, the official version of death – suicide.