Rare Facts You Never Knew About Marilyn Monroe

Study In Struggle

One reason that Monroe continues to fascinate audiences is her fabulous stardom contrasted with her troubled private life. In the wake of her death, more conversations around celebrity, mass media, fame, and consumer culture have occurred. She showed the world how one can have it all and still be unhappy.

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The More You Know

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