Norma Jeane Mortenson (Marilyn Monroe)

Norma Jeane Mortenson, known professionally as Marilyn Monroe, was a famous American actress, singer, and model in the 1950s and early 1960s. She became an iconic symbol of Hollywood glamour and sensuality, known for her roles in films like "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and "Some Like It Hot." Monroe's life was marked by struggles with mental health and complex personal relationships, and her untimely death at 36 was widely investigated and remains a subject of public fascination. Her legacy endures as a cultural icon representing beauty, vulnerability, and the pressures of fame.