The Timeless Beauty Of Hollywood: Marilyn Monroe

From the girl next door to the desired girl at every door, the journey of Hollywood sensation Marilyn Monroe was full of thrills and chills. In the glamorous world of Hollywood, Marilyn Monroe is etched with golden words; one who has captivated the hearts of millions with her extraordinary talent and charisma.

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Yes! Marilyn is the iconic Hollywood actress who was known for her timeless beauty and charm. She had an array of beauty secrets that contributed to her allure. From her makeup routines to wellness creams, and skincare practices to washing her face several times in a day, Marilyn’s approach to beauty was meticulous and captivating. She was a symbol of unapologetic beauty & charisma. Although, she is best known for a multitude of performances; however, none stood the test of time like the pink satin-laden Marilyn singing “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend”. It truly cemented Marilyn as a household name for several decades to come in the near future. Marilyn played an instrumental role in giving fame to diamonds.

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend

Marilyn started her career as a model. Today, she is known as one of the most successful and famous models in history. She was also the first woman to ever get script and director approval in Hollywood. In her lifetime, she produced 29 films and later won 3 Golden Globes to reign as a Hollywood superstar. Soon, the glamorous, lavish, and style icon, Marilyn became a serene symbol of Hollywood and marked fashion with a unique & irreplaceable aura. She had a Midas touch and seemed to succeed in everything she tried her hands on.

The Majestic Lifestyle Of Marilyn

In 1952, Marilyn Monroe’s stardom was ascending at a breakneck pace, and with it came a lot of gossip and stories about her life. Monroe was not only an actress that would be defined in the period she was alive, but she is an actress who is still alive in the hearts of millions across the world. She is a dream girl for billions and still a fantasy of many. It was Monroe who started the wave of glamour amongst women and used it as a tool in films. Monroe who characterized the image of ‘dumb blonde’ left little to think when toying with the concepts of desires in her films. Monroe oozes sexuality and it flaunts in her career as well as real life.

“A wise girl knows her limits, a smart girl knows she has none”
– Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe’s Superhyped Life

Monroe’s reel and real life were not separate. She was the image of a classic Hollywood personality and a symbol of love. Monroe’s life was controlled by her public appearance and image. Her private life was also in public paws. All of Monroe’s personal relationships were torn apart by the press and everything she did was heavily scrutinized, staged, and publicized. Monroe was often being taught how to act & what to do. The image we know of Monroe was followed by Hollywood even before her first movie. Monroe came from a low-class family and even worked as a pin-up girl which branded her as a sex symbol in films instead of housewives, politicians, or any other impactful character.

The Birth Of ‘Marilyn Monroe’

Birth Of Marilyn Monroe

Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortenson in Los Angeles in 1926, but after signing her first contract with Fox, she & Fox executive – Ben Lyon started looking for a stage name for her. Lyon suggested “Marilyn” as her first name as she reminded him of Broadway star Marilyn Miller and she suggested “Monroe” as her new last name as it was her mother’s maiden name. Marilyn’s grandparents were Della Mae Monroe & Otis Elmer Monroe.

Monroe’s Career Journey

In 1944, she got her first break as a model for the photographer, who clicked her picture at a munitions factory. Thus, her self-construction began. Slowly, and steadily fitting in with the pin-up model roles, hair straightening and blonde, working harder than her peers, Monroe became a regular feature on the covers of men’s magazines as Jean Norman. Her blonde hair, iconic figure, and style banked her role as the ‘blonde bombshell’ of Niagara & Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, where she played Anita Loos’ titular ‘dumb blonde’ with comedic genius, & even sang the iconic ‘Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend’.

The Seventh Year Itch

The Seven-Year Itch saw her stand above a subway grate, with her white dress blowing above her thighs. Indeed an iconic image still remains fresh in the minds of millions of Monroe fans. She even gave her comic radiance in films like Some Like It Hot, but she was plagued by physical & mental problems including tragic failed pregnancies & more. In 1962, Monroe was in a serious medical condition but she sang ‘Happy Birthday, Mr. President to John F. Kennedy in May.

On the outside, Monroe’s life may have looked charismatic and dreamy, but in real life, Marilyn was struggling with a lot of internal anxieties that eventually led to her tragic death. Had this starlet been saved if it weren’t for Hollywood? Maybe or maybe not. But one thing is sure – as much as Hollywood did change Monroe, even Marilyn Monroe etched a new Hollywood for generations to come.

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