Norma Jeane Mortenson (her birth name) was eventually taken in by her mother’s best friend and it was there she became a victim of molestation. Her father was never in the picture and her mother on the other hand was mentally unstable to care for her. During her short-lived career, The Niagara (1953) star’s films grossed more than $200 million. Monroe was famous as the Hollywood sex symbol and for her tragic personal life. She was an actress, a comedian and a model. It is not a secret that Marilyn Monroe is one of America’s most enduring iconic figures. She remains one of the most fascinating names in the history of entertainment.
