Here's Why Hollywood Is Still Obsessed With Marilyn Monroe
American actress, singer, and model Marilyn Monroe has been dead for six decades now yet Hollywood is still obsessed with her. She became famous for playing some comedic characters as a blonde bombshell and resulted to her becoming the most popular sex symbol even today.Long after the death of sex symbol Marilyn Monroe, she remained a major icon of the pop culture especially when Monroe posed for Playboy.
During her time, her films are always commercially successful and even grossed $200 million at the time which is equivalent to about $2 billion today. Norma Jeane Mortenson was born on June 1, 1926, and died on August 4, 1962, however even to this day; people still know her and still talk about her. Here are the reasons why the industry is still obsesses with the sex symbol and why she is still generating too much clamor even though she has died almost sixty years ago.
8 An Iconic Symbol
Not everyone thinks that Marilyn Monroe is a good actress, however the actress has undeniably made her mark in the world and became Hollywood’s iconic symbol. The actress has become a phenomenon during her time and even to this day, everyone still knows her. Marilyn Monroe has been a part of everyone’s imaginations for nearly six decades now which is a very long time for one celebrity.
7 The Sudden Demise Of The Legend
A simple reason why her fame’s endurance is deep-rooted is because of the premature end of her life. People have projected and imagined what her life and career would have looked like if she still lived longer. A lot of people also play out some logical or illogical ends on her life. The imagination is compelled to carry on since she has died during her peak and people will always wonder what she could become and if she can ever aspire to be a serious actress.
6 Her Many Controversies
The American actress might have experience a short life however she seemed to have lived her life to the fullest. It was reported that during the time when she was at the peak of her career, Marilyn Monroe was a drug addict and alcoholic. A lot of people also claim that the American actress’ publicity was strategically scandalous while her private life is almost non-existent. People believed that her image was intended to be scandalous just so she can always have the limelight.
5 Monroe's Overwhelming Innocence And Sexuality
People find her overwhelming and irresistible since she is the perfect blend of industrial strength sexuality and total innocence. Unlike other blonde bombshells out there, women find it impossible to hate Marilyn Monroe since she has become an icon of beauty and sexiness. She was also charming and sweet in her own way which makes it hard for everyone to really generate hate towards her. Although she was envied by many, no one really hated her. Even during the peak of her popularity, she had married the greatest American hero during that time, baseball great Joe DiMaggio, and they seemed to have it all.
4 A Helpful And Kind Soul Above All
Tales of Marilyn Monroe’s kindness and helpfulness is not something unheard of. A lot of people have shared their stories about the pureness of the heart of the iconic actress. One instance of this was with American singer Ella Fitzgerald, Marilyn Monroe heard that Fitzgerald was not allowed to perform at the exact place where Marilyn had to perform. Upon hearing this discrimination, Marilyn decided to refuse to perform at the place unless the organizers took Fitzgerald, and as a result, they have taken Fitzgerald as well.
3 The Emblem Of Sexual Revolution
Marilyn Monroe became famous because of her character roles playing as a comedic blonde bombshell. Due to this, she has become the most popular sex symbol not only during her time but even to this day. A lot of people believe that Monroe has served as the perfect symbol of the era's sexual revolution. Her sex appeal is incomparable and even to this day, no one can beat her sexiness.
2 The Many Conspiracies Of Monroe's Death
The iconic symbol died of apparent suicide in 1962, however a lot of people believed that there is much more into her death. In almost all the conspiracies regarding her death involves her supposed affair with President John F. Kennedy. She was reportedly having an affair with the president and the Kennedy family is not at all pleased with it. Then it was also later revealed that she was reportedly sleeping with John F. Kennedy's brother, Robert Kennedy. Conspiracies suggest that it was Robert who killed her to cover up their affair and for knowing too much. There was also a conspiracy suggesting she was killed by some CIA agents just so they can hurt the Kennedys. No one really knows for sure that what went down and what happened with Monroe, which makes her life and death still garnering some curious minds even to this day.
1 A Power Lady In Hollywood
American actress Marilyn Monroe projected natural innocence as an amazingly beautiful and sexy actress. It was powerful since she exudes innocence and sexiness at the same time which is something not everyone can do. People are amazed by her ability to dance, act and sing which is something she learned to do even though she has endured a difficult childhood. She lived in poverty as a young child and slowly succeeded in her life. People found her empowering and inspiring since she has achieved so much at an early age.
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