Legacy Marilyn Monroe | The Foster Kid Who Loved The Movies | 1
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Sep 18, 2024 In this touching discussion, young Marilyn Monroe shares her tumultuous journey from a troubled childhood filled with foster homes to finding solace in the magical world of movies. She reveals how her love for cinema became a refuge from the harsh realities of life, including her mother's struggles and her father's absence. Marilyn opens up about the trauma that shaped her, the misunderstood complexities of her identity, and her bold leap into the limelight as she transitioned from model to movie star, striving to embrace her true self amidst the Hollywood chaos.
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Early Life and Image
- Marilyn Monroe, born Norma Jeane Mortensen, had a difficult childhood marked by foster homes and an absent father.
- Her glamorous image contrasts sharply with her early life's instability.
Paternity Mystery
- Norma Jeane's birth certificate lists Edward Mortensen as her father, though Marilyn questioned this.
- She believed her father was a colleague of her mother's in the film industry.
Escape to Cinema
- Twelve-year-old Norma Jeane found solace in the cinema, fantasizing about Clark Gable as her father.
- This escape offered relief from her difficult reality and the unwanted attention she faced.