I have chosen to do my 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
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Life of Fame Marilyn Monroe once said‚ “Hollywood is a place where they’ll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul” (“Marilyn Monroe”). Marilyn Monroe was an actress‚ singer‚ model and showgirl. She is highly regarded as one of the greatest sex symbols of the twentieth century (Lefkowitz 5)."It’s better for the whole world to know you‚ even as a sex star‚ than never to be known at all" (“Marilyn Monroe”). She starred in a number of successful motion pictures during the
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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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Influence of a Legend: Marilyn Monroe Outline for Research Paper Thesis: Marilyn Monroe ’s status as a sex symbol and popular icon has greatly impacted many artists since her time‚ including Andy Warhol‚ Madonna‚ and even Britney Spears. I. Introduction a. Background b. Thesis II. Growth of Sex Symbol a. Becoming Marilyn Monroe b. Love Life III. Movie Star a. Achievements 1. Movies 2. Awards IV. Impact a. Andy Warhol b. Madonna c. Britney Spears V. Conclusion a. Her influence was
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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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The stereotypes that overshadow Marilyn Monroe‚ kind of disgust me. I’m not writing this professionally‚ but from an appreciation of my ancestors and the lives they lived. Marilyn Monroe may not share my skin tone‚ but she needs to be acknowledged among the black community instead of the constant ridicule. What prompted this paper was a picture that said “Dorothy Dandridge over Marilyn Monroe”‚ now I love my history and I love my people and Dandridge is up there as one of my favorite people‚ but
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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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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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Marilyn Monroe was not born into a famous life. It was at her job she got known. This was were her fame was created. Her first job was in a factory were military drones were made. It was there the photographer Davis Conover who was sent by the U.S. Army Air First Motion Picture Unit to take pictures of morale-boosting pictures of female workers. He was in stunned‚ amazed and in shock of her beauty and decided to ask her for
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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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