Marilyn Monroe, the platinum blonde film star who became one of Hollywood’s most enduring symbols of glamour, would have turned 100 on Monday June 1st. ⁣ ⁣ Born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles, Monroe rose from a childhood in foster homes to become one of the most recognizable figures in the world. ⁣ ⁣ She is best known for the 1950s films “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” “How to Marry a Millionaire” and “The Seven Year Itch.” ⁣ ⁣ Monroe’s life was marked by high-profile marriages, including to baseball legend Joe DiMaggio and playwright Arthur Miller.⁣ ⁣ She died on August 5, 1962 at age 36.⁣ ⁣ #marilyn #marilynmonroe #birthday