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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The More You Know

  • Dennis Rodman has 28 siblings.
  • Growing up, Katy Perry wasn't allowed to eat Lucky Charms cereal because luck was "linked to the devil." Her family also called deviled eggs "angeled eggs."
  • Tom Cruise has an asymmetrical face.
  • Before becoming a movie star, Harrison Ford was a master carpenter – a craft he still does as a hobby.
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