Rare Facts You Never Knew About Marilyn Monroe

Unknown Parentage

Gladys was only married to Edward for a short period of time, less than a year. Norma Jean had a lot of questions during her childhood, but only one rings true today. Her actual parentage is unknown. While most assume it was Edward, her mother's then-husband, Norma and Gladys always referred to the young actress with the last name 'Baker'. 

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