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Marilyn Monroe

What do you think when you hear the word movie star? You probably think of a beautiful, young, very talented actress. When I hear the word, I think of Marilyn Monroe. Monroe was a Hollywood glamour with the glow and energy that interested the world. Dominating the age of movie stars to come, without a question, she is the most famous woman of the 20th century. Born as Norma Jeane Mortenson, she had a tough childhood growing up in foster homes and orphanages. But, she overcame her rough younger years and grew into a beautiful entertainer. Marilyn Monroe is considered a legend because she was not only an amazing actress, but was known for her beauty.
Marilyn Monroe was known in her time as one of America's first sex symbols. Marilyn changed the conformity of the 50's by introducing the sexual revolution (Gleiberman 22). What he means is that Monroe was one of the first women in the 1950's to express herself. One more example of her being a sex symbol was......

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