Rare Facts You Never Knew About Marilyn Monroe

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There were a lot of reasons for the star's dilapidated state. She was self-conscious and felt out of control on sets, unlike modeling which always gave her control. To combat this self-doubt, Monroe turned to barbiturates, amphetamines, and alcohol. Her friend Sarah Churchwell said that later in her career, issues like sexism and condescending male actors worsened her growing addiction.

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