It’s Marilyn Monroe’s 80th this day today.

Marilyn Monroe is one of the 20th century’s most famous sex symbols, movie stars, and pop icons. Her acting in many small roles led to her gradual stardom; known for her sex appeal, beauty, and jaw-dropping presence, she became a star during the 1950s. However, the glamorous star died at an extremely young 36 years old. Marilyn was quoted once as saying the following:

“I want to grow old without face-lifts…I want to have the courage to be loyal to the face I have made. Sometimes I think it would be easier to avoid old age, to die young, but then you’d never complete your life, would you? You’d never wholly know yourself.”

Sadly this was all too true for Marilyn Monroe. The circumstances surrounding her death have been subject to endless speculation and conspiracy theories. However, this has only helped to solidify her reputation as one of the most legendary public figures of all time.

Right Photo – Left: Tom Ewell (Richard Sherman), Right: Marilyn Monroe (The Girl). A famous scene from the film The Seven Year Itch, in which Monroe’s character has her skirt blown upwards revealing her underwear. This has grown to become another iconic moment for Monroe.

Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marilyn_Monroe
http://ellensplace.net/mquotes.html