Rare Facts You Never Knew About Marilyn Monroe

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In 1949, Monroe posed nude for some modeling shots, but scandal broke when those photos were released in a calendar. Monroe said that those pictures were taken when she was struggling for money, which was not true. Nevertheless, the public believed her and took pity on the young starlet. Her reputation has never been better.  

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