Marilyn Monroe Impact On Society

In the twentieth century, Marilyn Monroe was the sex symbol of the world. Marilyn Monroe’s birth name was Norma Jean Mortenson, but later she changed it when her career started. Although, Marilyn did not have a healthy environment as a child, it did not affect her talent in front of the camera. June 1, 1926, was the day she was born to Gladys Pearl Mortenson. After Marilyn’s birth, Gladys had an unsettled lifestyle; she felt like she could not provide for her daughter (J. Peterson 1). Gladys became unstable after a loss loved one and she was taken to a rest home. One of Gladys close friend, Grace McKee, took care of Norma Jean. Often, Gladys would take her daughter for day trips. Grace made plans to adopt Marilyn but fell in love. Shortly after, Grace sent Marilyn away to Los Angeles Orphans’ Home. In 1941, Marilyn entered Van Nuys High School, where she met Jim Dougherty, even though McKee forced the relationship upon them. The couple was married June 19, 1942, but Dougherty went overseas. Marilyn moved in with her mother-in-law, who helped her get a job where she met a photographer, David Conover. Conover and a few other photographers believed she had a
During this film, Marilyn had been pregnant. Unfortunately, she miscarried due to non-stop drinking and taking pills. She miscarried twice through the couple’s marriage. Shortly after that, the couple split. Marilyn divorced Miller in early 1961. Then, she entered a psychiatric clinic; they locked away in a locked room with bars and no windows. Marilyn feared of being “crazy” just like her mother. She then called her ex-husband, Joe DiMaggio, and he took her to another hospital where they normally treated her. Joe then took her to Florida where the shared a time of peace and relaxation (L.