case study paper on Norma Jeane Mortensen Baker‚ better known as Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn was born on June 1‚ 1926‚ in Los Angeles‚ California. She was born to Gladys Mortenson Baker‚ a single mother and never did learn the true identity of her father. Gladys suffered from psychiatric issues her entire adult life and these affected her abilities to ever really be a stable mother to Marilyn. (Marilyn Monroe Biography) Gladys put Marilyn into foster care for several years‚ eventually taking her home with
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Marilyn Monroe Somebody once said that Marilyn Monroe played the best game with the worst hand dealt in the game of life. Marilyn Monroe‚ born Norma Jean Mortenson‚ personified Hollywood glamour with an unparalleled glow and energy that captivated the world. Brought into the world in a traumatic situation that would effect the later part of her life‚ she managed to become a legend. Marilyn was therefore great but misunderstood in many ways. Surpassing her stereotypical sex goddess appeal‚ Marilyn
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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
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Marilyn Monroe Norma Jeane Mortensen is a name that very few people are familiar with. However‚ Marilyn Monroe is a name many have heard. Marilyn was born on the first of June‚ in 1926. She was born in Los Angeles‚ California. Similar to many girls across the nation‚ Monroe was fatherless throughout her childhood. Many young women develop issues with intimacy and trust. Marilynn went through many ordeals that tested her tolerance and ability to remain happy. Marilyn was raped and sexually assaulted
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“Marilyn Monroe” (1926 - 1962) Popular Culture Legend Before Hollywood loved her… Probably the most celebrated of all actresses‚ Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jean Baker on June 1‚ 1926‚ in Los Angeles General Hospital‚ to Gladys Baker. Gladys had been a film cutter at RKO studios‚ but psychological problems prevented her from keeping the job and she was eventually committed
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Keith Haring and Andy Warhol were both very famous American artists and are pop artists. Although they both did pop art‚ they were known for different reasons and became artists in different ways. Keith Haring was a social activist and was known for his inspiring cartoon graffiti against drug addiction‚ diseases‚ etc. Some of his artworks are‚”Crack is Wack” and “Ignorance Equals Fear”. He died at the age 31 because of AIDS complications.On the other hand‚ Andy Warhol was known as a leading figure
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Marilyn Monroe and Mental Illness By: Whitworth PSY 410 May 20‚ 2012 Marilyn Monroe and Mental Illness Marilyn Monroe‚ her given name Norma Jeane Mortenson‚ was born on June 1‚ 1926. The name Norma Jeane Mortenson was baptized as Norma Jeane Baker (Bio True Story‚ 2012). When Marilyn was born‚ during the 1920’s‚ single parenting was not regarded highly. Marilyn’s mother‚ Gladys Mortenson‚ named Marilyn after Norma Tallmadge‚ famous actor during the mid- 1920’s. Marilyn was born with no father
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Throughout history‚ people have been obsessed with Marilyn Monroe’s fame and beauty‚ but not her alleged suicide mystery. Monroe’s suicide is a well-known and highly disputed case with many theories claiming different way she was supposedly murdered. However all these supposed solutions are great‚ none stand out as much as the proposition that her doctor‚ Ralph Greenson‚ killed her by lethal injection per request of the Kennedys because they did not want her to expose the ample amount of secrets
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The person I’m doing my essay on is Marilyn Monroe. Her full name was actually Norma Jeane Mortenson‚ and she was born on June 1‚ 1926‚ in Los Angeles‚ California. She died on August 5‚ 1962‚ at the age of 36. She was a famous actress‚ model‚ and a little bit of a singer. I chose to do this essay on her because I had already new some information about her‚ but I just wanted to learn some more information about her job and her life. Marilyn Monroe grew up with a half sister Bernice Baker Miracle
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I have done my research project on Norma Jeane Baker‚ better known as Marilyn Monroe. She was born June 1st 1926‚ in Los Angeles‚ California. She died at age 36 in Brentwood‚ California‚ August 5‚ 1962. I wanted to do Marilyn Monroe because she was going through so much with all the rumors‚ losing jobs‚ and having no family‚ but‚ she still did what she wanted to and when she wanted to do it. She didn’t care what people thought about her‚ she was still going to be herself. Norma had a tragic childhood
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