
Born on June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles, California, Norma Jeane Mortenson (better known as Marilyn Monroe) personified Hollywood glamour with an unparalleled glow and energy that enamored the world. An alluring beauty with voluptuous curves, Marilyn Monroe's career as a movie star made her the epitome of a film sex goddess. Marilyn Monroe died in Brentwood, California on August 5, 1962.