The First Sexy Girls

Marilyn Monroe, born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles, California, was an American actress, model, and singer who became a cultural icon in the mid-20th century. She grew up in an unstable environment, experiencing a challenging childhood with family issues and identity dilemmas.

At the age of 16, she married for the first time to James Dougherty, but the marriage ended as she began her modeling and acting career. Marilyn Monroe started her acting career in 1947 and eventually signed a contract with 20th Century Fox. She gained attention through her roles in the films "All About Eve" (1950) and "Niagara" (1953).

However, Marilyn Monroe truly achieved international fame and recognition as a sex symbol after appearing in Playboy magazine in 1953. Her sensual and iconic photographs in the magazine captured the attention of many and redefined beauty and allure standards of the time.

Throughout her acting career, Monroe starred in several successful films such as "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953), "The Seven Year Itch" (1955), and "Some Like It Hot" (1959). Despite her skyrocketing popularity, she faced pressures and challenges in her personal life, including struggles with mental health and dependency on drugs.

Tragically, Marilyn Monroe passed away at the age of 36 on August 5, 1962, due to a drug overdose. Her premature death left a strong legacy in the entertainment industry and popular culture. She continues to be remembered as one of the most iconic beauty and allure symbols in history, as well as a figure who had a profound influence on popular culture and changed perceptions about sexuality and self-image.