Fun facts about Marilyn Monroe

Posted on Nov 27, 2025 / Celebs

Her iconic white dress moment in “The Seven Year Itch” is one of the most famous film scenes of all time.
Monroe owned more than 400 books and often carried them on movie sets.
She co-founded Marilyn Monroe Productions, pushing for creative control long before most actresses did.
She was partly self-taught in photography and liked being behind the camera.
Monroe once lived with acting coach Paula Strasberg and practiced scenes late into the night.
She recorded hit songs, including “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” even though she wasn’t trained as a vocalist.
Her natural hair was light brown; she became a blonde because Hollywood asked for it.
Monroe loved jazz and went to small clubs where she could relax anonymously.
She helped Ella Fitzgerald book shows in famous venues by using her celebrity influence.
Monroe’s image continues to sell prints, cosmetics, and fashion items more than 60 years after her death.

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