Wildly famous and iconic for being a major sex symbol of the 1950s and '60s, Marilyn Monroe was a far more complex character than how she was portrayed in the media. From very humble beginnings that were fraught with abuse and housing issues to becoming one of the most recognizable and bankable stars of the era, Monroe's short life was extravagant, brutal and underestimated by most.

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