Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortenson in 1926 in Los Angeles. Her mother was institutionalized when Monroe was young, and she lived in foster care and orphanages. She married young but divorced in 1946. Monroe then began modeling and acting, changing her name. She signed contracts with several studios but struggled to find major roles until breaking out in 1950. Monroe became a huge star during the 1950s but battled personal issues, marrying and divorcing Joe DiMaggio and Arthur Miller. Her career was halted by suspensions, and Monroe died under mysterious circumstances in 1962 at her Los Angeles home at age 36.

1. MarilynMarilyn
MonroeMonroe

2. ChildhoodChildhood
 Born in L.A. on June 1, 1926 asBorn in L.A. on June 1, 1926 as
Norma Jeane Mortenson to herNorma Jeane Mortenson to her
mother was Gladys Baker.mother was Gladys Baker.
 Mother worked in the filmingMother worked in the filming
business. Went crazy and sent to anbusiness. Went crazy and sent to an
institution in 1935.institution in 1935.
 Norma Jeane had to go to anNorma Jeane had to go to an
orphanage in L.A. She was orphanorphanage in L.A. She was orphan
number 3463.number 3463.

3. Growing up…Growing up…
 1938 goes to live with Ana Lower.1938 goes to live with Ana Lower.
 1942 marries Jim Dougherty1942 marries Jim Dougherty
 In April of 1944 she got a job at Radio PlaneIn April of 1944 she got a job at Radio Plane
Munitions Factory.Munitions Factory.

4. Becoming PopularBecoming Popular
 First national magazine coverFirst national magazine cover
April 26 1946.April 26 1946.
 Photographed by DavidPhotographed by David
Connover for Yank MagazineConnover for Yank Magazine
in June 1946.in June 1946.
 First interview at 20First interview at 20thth
CenturyCentury
Fox with Ben Lyon JulyFox with Ben Lyon July

5. Monroe’s firsts…Monroe’s firsts…
 First Screen Test for 20th CenturyFirst Screen Test for 20th Century
Fox July 19 1946.Fox July 19 1946.
 First studio contract with Fox,First studio contract with Fox,
Norma Jeane changed her nameNorma Jeane changed her name
to Marilyn Monroe August 26 1946.to Marilyn Monroe August 26 1946.
 First mention in a Hollywood gossipFirst mention in a Hollywood gossip
column July 29 1946.column July 29 1946.

6. Big changes…Big changes…
 August 2 1946 she applies to BlueAugust 2 1946 she applies to Blue
Book Modeling Agency.Book Modeling Agency.
 September 13 1946 divorcesSeptember 13 1946 divorces
James Dougherty.James Dougherty.
 August 1947 fox contract was notAugust 1947 fox contract was not
renewed, dropped by Fox.renewed, dropped by Fox.
 February 1948 befriends mogulFebruary 1948 befriends mogul
Joseph M. Schneck.Joseph M. Schneck.
 Signs a contract with ColumbiaSigns a contract with Columbia
Pictures in March of 1948. DroppedPictures in March of 1948. Dropped
by them in September of the sameby them in September of the same
year.year.

7. New thingsNew things
 Signs contract with MGM for role in TheSigns contract with MGM for role in The
Asphalt Jungle in October of 1949.Asphalt Jungle in October of 1949.
 January 5January 5thth
1950 starts shooting the film1950 starts shooting the film
The Fireball.The Fireball.
 Lands small part in All About Eve in AprilLands small part in All About Eve in April
1950.1950.
 Signs a new contract with Fox inSigns a new contract with Fox in
December 10 1950.December 10 1950.

8.  Presents an Oscar at thePresents an Oscar at the
Academy Awards ceremony inAcademy Awards ceremony in
March of 1951.March of 1951.
 April 18 1951 starts shooting LoveApril 18 1951 starts shooting Love
Nest.Nest.
 May 11 1951 six month contractMay 11 1951 six month contract
converts to seven year deal.converts to seven year deal.
 March 13 1952 nude calendarMarch 13 1952 nude calendar
story broken to the public.story broken to the public.
 April 17 1952 gets first lifeApril 17 1952 gets first life
magazine cover.magazine cover.

9.  September 13 of 1953 first TVSeptember 13 of 1953 first TV
appearance in “The Jackappearance in “The Jack
Benny Show”Benny Show”
 December 15 1953 fails to turnDecember 15 1953 fails to turn
up for the first day of shootingup for the first day of shooting
on the Girl in the Pink Tights.on the Girl in the Pink Tights.
 January 4 1954 Fox suspendsJanuary 4 1954 Fox suspends
her.her.
 January 14 1954 marries JoeJanuary 14 1954 marries Joe
DiMaggio at San FranciscoDiMaggio at San Francisco
City Hall.City Hall.

10.  October 5 1954 officiallyOctober 5 1954 officially
spearates from joe andspearates from joe and
October 27 1954 divorceOctober 27 1954 divorce
hearing.hearing.
 Granted final divorceGranted final divorce
October 31 1955.October 31 1955.
 June 29 1956 marries ArthurJune 29 1956 marries Arthur
Miller in a civil ceremonyMiller in a civil ceremony
and July in a Jewishand July in a Jewish
ceremony.ceremony.
 August 1 1957 becomesAugust 1 1957 becomes
pregnant but loses baby.pregnant but loses baby.

11. Lasts….Lasts….
 August 1962 Mrilyn’s last day alive includes a sixAugust 1962 Mrilyn’s last day alive includes a six
hour session with Greenson.hour session with Greenson.
 Police called her home on August 5 1962. This wasPolice called her home on August 5 1962. This was
her official day of death.her official day of death.
 Funeral was on August 8 1962 at WestwoodFuneral was on August 8 1962 at Westwood
Medical Park Cemetery.Medical Park Cemetery.
 August 28 death certificate was signed.August 28 death certificate was signed.