- Marilyn Monroe was not actually born with that name. She was born Norma Jeane Mortenson and later changed her name to Marilyn Monroe.
- Monroe was known for her iconic blonde hair, but she was actually a natural brunette. She started dyeing her hair blonde in her early modeling days.
- Monroe was married three times, and her third husband was playwright Arthur Miller.
- Monroe was famously photographed standing over a subway grate with her white dress blowing up around her. The scene was from the movie “The Seven Year Itch.”
- Monroe was known for her signature beauty mark above her lip, which she enhanced with makeup.
- Monroe was an avid reader and had a personal library of over 400 books, including works by James Joyce and Ernest Hemingway.
- Monroe’s favorite color was reportedly pink, and she often wore it in her clothing and decor.
- Monroe was a talented singer and dancer and was trained in classical ballet.
- Monroe was a supporter of civil rights and was known for her friendship with activist and singer Lena Horne.
- Monroe’s tragic death at the age of 36 is still shrouded in mystery, with some theories suggesting that she was murdered.