Mariln monroe

The Life of Marilyn Monroe
By Lesley Ling

Marilyn Monroe, also known as Norma Jeane Baker, was born on June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles, California. She was one of Hollywood's most glamorous actresses and her life was almost a movie in it self. It consisted of a rewarding, sometimes difficult modeling career that turned into a prestigious movie career. My essay to follow will discuss her career paths and the triumphs and milestones of her lifetime.
Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortenson to Gladys Baker. Since the identity of her father was undetermined, she was later baptized Norma Jeane Baker. Her mother, Gladys, was a film-cutter for many years until psychological problems arose and she was committed to a mental institution.
Norma Jeane spent most of her childhood in foster homes and orphanages until 1937, when she moved in with a family friend Grace McKee Goddard. Unfortunately, Grace's husband was transferred to the east coast and the two of them could not afford to take...