Marilyn Monroe Accomplishments

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Directors never thought Marilyn Monroe had what it takes to become a big actor, yet she proved them wrong. Marilyn Monroe was a famous actress who is known for her fashion and her flirty personality. She was always seen as a dumb, flirty blonde, who wasn’t anything more than her looks. Marilyn Monroe’s early life, career and accomplishments impacted the world by inspiring others to go against society's expectations and to work hard for your dreams no matter where you come from.
Norma Jean Baker better known as Marilyn Monroe was an iconic actor from the 1950 and early 1060s. We all know about her famous movies and her flirty personality, but not many know about her early life and how it affects the way we see her. According to Gale in context, “Norma was born June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles, California. The way Norma grew up has lots to do with how she …show more content…

Her career also shows that no matter how famous you are, you are still human and it's alright to have emotions. In the beginning of her film contract Marilyn only had minor appearances but her roles in a few famous movies helped her progress into getting leading roles. (Chad 3). This shows that Marilyn Monroe’s career didn't start off well and that it’s alright to not be the best when you're trying something new. It also shows that you aren’t going to get the best opportunity right away and that you have to work for things. Although she became an idolized actor, she was still insecure about her acting skills. She suffered from anxiety before her performances. Her anxiety would make her feel ill which was the main reason for her tardiness in films. (“Marilyn Monroe” C). Although Marilyn was famous and many people looked up to her, she struggled with her fear of not being talented enough. Her emotions teach others that no matter how famous you are, you can still be insecure and suffer with