An interesting chapter in Catalina Island’s history is that Marilyn Monroe, then known as Norma Jeane Dougherty, lived in Avalon with her first husband, James Dougherty, from 1943 to 1944 while he served in the U.S. Merchant Marine. During her time on the island, she worked at Lloyd's of Avalon & practiced modeling, laying the groundwork for her acting career! @CatalinaMuseum @Love Catalina Island #marilynmonroe #marilynmonroeedit #catalinaisland #normajeane #hollywoodhistory