Famous Celebrities You Had No Idea Were Adopted

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe lived in various foster homes throughout her youth as her unmarried mother couldn't afford to care for them both. A family friend, Grace McKee Goddard, fostered Marilyn at age 11 and would eventually become the child's legal guardian. When she was only 16, Marilyn got married so that she could escape the foster care system and pursue her acting career. It was a long road to a good life...

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